5th Avenue News

City of Naples | Streets & Stormwater Department – CONSTRUCTION NOTICE

October 2, 2019

The City of Naples and the contractor Bonness will be milling and paving 5th Street South from 4thAvenue South to 5th Avenue South this Friday, October 4th. All parking in the ROW on 5th Street South (from 4th Ave to 5thAve) will be closed during...

October Newsletter

October 1, 2019

See You in 10 Years!

September 28, 2019

Naples City Council Unanimously Votes to Extend 5th Avenue South Business Improvement District Resolution until 2030 Naples, FL: (September 26, 2019) . . . See you in 10 years. That’s the parting message the Naples City Council gave 5th Avenue South Business Improvement District (BID)...

Our Family’s Travel Guide to Naples, Florida

September 25, 2019

I’m still dreaming about our family’s vacation to Naples, Florida – and I’ll tell you exactly why. There is so much to do in Florida’s ultra-charming city of Naples. Here’s a play-by-play of the best vacation of our lives- even with an energetic toddler. This...

Breaking Ground newsletter: Millions of dollars pouring into Fifth Avenue South upgrades

September 25, 2019

Fifth Avenue South in downtown Naples is evolving. Property owners and entrepreneurs are spending big bucks in the city's prized shopping and dining district, including hotelier and developer Phil McCabe. McCabe and others are reshaping the look and feel of Fifth Avenue, with the goal of making...

In the Know: A look inside Inn on Fifth’s $5M renovation; new developments and the hazards of Davis Blvd.

September 23, 2019

On average, hotel operators will update their places every seven years or so, according to Interserv, a leading renovator of lodges nationally. Obviously, the Inn on Fifth's Phil McCabe didn't get the memo. He renovates just about every year, spending about $1 million, often more. But not...

Chef Q&A with Bha! Bha! Persian Bistro Chef Michael Mir

September 20, 2019

One of the early pioneers of ethnic cuisine in Naples, Chef Michael Mir of Bha! Bha! Persian Bistro might be the man to thank for paving the way toward our now diverse dining options. In 1997, it was Chef Mir who took the leap into...

Fifth Avenue South evolving with new projects, mix of tenants

September 19, 2019

Hotelier and real estate developer Phil McCabe couldn't be happier about the changes he's seeing on Fifth Avenue South in downtown Naples.Of course, he's a big part of them. That includes a $5 million renovation he recently started at the Inn on Fifth designed to...

Entrepreneurial family has invested $500M and is just getting started

September 13, 2019

The Hoffmanns have made big business waves in Southwest Florida by buying up a bit of everything, centered on hospitality. What drives their success? David and Jerrilyn Hoffmann felt the magical draw of Naples about three years ago and made it their new home, like...

5 Things to do on Fifth Avenue South

September 11, 2019

As one of the nation’s most exclusive addresses, it is only natural that you would find yourself on 5th Avenue South when visiting Naples. Here, you will have plenty of opportunities for unique experiences and making memories that will last a lifetime. So just what...