Cars on Fifth ready to crank it up again
February 7, 2017
If you plan to park on Fifth Avenue South on Saturday, you better be driving a nice car. Actually, Fifth Avenue and the abutting streets will be closed off to vehicular traffic altogether, and the only cars on hand will be the vehicles displayed in...
READ MOREEvening on 5th
February 7, 2017
Enjoy live music, shopping, dining, and dancing on fabulous 5th Avenue South! Evening on 5th will feature an array of live musical performances including the Bill Colletti Trio; Patchouli; The Classics; John Sundrla; Joe Osment; Tie Dye Ted; and Boz n Bon throughout the sidewalk...
READ MORE5th Avenue South Announces February Events
February 2, 2017
5th Avenue South Announces February Events NAPLES, Fla. (February 2, 2017, 2017) – The 5th Avenue South Business Improvement District (www.FifthAvenueSouth.com) - whose mission is to brand promote and create awareness of 5th Avenue South, a world-renowned shopping, dining, and entertainment destination located in Naples,...
READ MOREAdding a little color: Artists paint murals to spruce up Fifth Avenue construction
February 2, 2017
The realities of construction projects mean some sacrifices need to be made — giant bulldozers and chain link fences stand stark against the Mediterranean feel of Fifth Avenue South. Some local artists are putting paintbrushes to wall to take some of the unsightliness from building....
READ MOREFestivals for the rest of us: Crowds throng downtown Naples for Empty Bowls and Chalk Art events
February 2, 2017
Fifth Avenue South was a hoppin,’ happenin’ street on Saturday, with not one but two popular events drawing visitors. Both “Empty Bowls Naples” and “Chalk Art 2017” brought patrons by the thousands to Naples’ downtown area – and many of those who participated in Empty...
READ MOREWhere to Watch the Super Bowl in Southwest Florida
February 2, 2017
Patriots fans have plenty of options. Falcons fans … not so much. Southwest Florida certainly doesn’t feel like Boston this time of year. But this Sunday (Feb. 5), we might as well be in New England. Sorry, Falcons fans, but due to our influx of...
READ MOREMeals that Say ‘I Love You’
February 1, 2017
Veranda E (Fusion/Naples’ Fifth Avenue South): Being enveloped by greenery on an intimate patio under the starry sky is arguably the definition of “idyllic,” and the house specialty, a whole red snapper, is love at first bite. If you’re pining for a meal on the...
READ MORE3 Reasons You Should Travel To Naples, Florida
January 31, 2017
How famous is Art Smith? Well, former first lady Michelle Obama calls him when she needs a personal chef for an extended weekend. That’s how famous. If Smith makes a move of any substance, the culinary world tends to take notice. So, when the two-time...
READ MORENaples Nosh: Betulia expands empire with The French
January 30, 2017
Chef Vincenzo Betulia’s personal passion and inspirational soul are showing in his latest restaurant venture in downtown Naples. Last week Betulia launched his third local restaurant, The French Brasserie Rustique, on Fifth Avenue South. http://www.news-press.com/story/life/food/2017/01/30/the-french-naples-restaurant-vincenzo-betulia-osteria-tulia-fifth-avenue-south-bar-naples-nosh/97148228/
READ MOREEmpty Bowls fills Naples park as crowd savors soups, aids Chapin food bank
January 28, 2017
Cambier Park was full Saturday for Empty Bowls Naples. At the Harry Chapin Food Bank fundraiser, participants paid $20 for a keepsake bowl and then sampled soups from 50 local restaurants. http://www.naplesnews.com/story/entertainment/events/2017/01/28/empty-bowls-event-fills-hungry-stomachs/97130336/
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