Wild Pines of Naples
Closed2580 Wild Pines Lane, Naples, FL 34112
Naples-Marco Island, FL
Naples–Marco Island occupies Collier County’s Gulf Coast in southwest Florida, blending the sophisticated city of Naples with Marco Island, the largest barrier island in the Ten Thousand Islands. The region is renowned for white-sand beaches, warm tropical weather, luxury resorts, boating, golf, and a relaxed coastal lifestyle. Marco Island lies about 20 miles south of Naples and offers access to mangrove-lined waterways and offshore islands, while Naples is celebrated for its elegant shopping, cultural attractions, and winter-season appeal.
Recreational Delights
Outdoor recreation defines Naples–Marco Island. Naples’ Gulf beaches support swimming, shelling, sunbathing, paddleboarding, and sunset walks, while Marco Island provides public access at Tigertail Beach and South Beach, plus residents-only facilities at Residents’ Beach and Sarazen Park. Keewaydin Island and the surrounding Ten Thousand Islands are reachable by boat or guided tour, offering kayaking, fishing, wildlife viewing, and secluded beaches. Parks, nature preserves, and mangrove waterways create opportunities for bird-watching and eco-tours. Golf and tennis are especially prominent, complemented by cycling, boating, sailing, and deep-sea fishing. The area’s tropical wet-and-dry climate encourages year-round outdoor activity, although summer brings heavier rainfall and hurricane risks.
Culinary Scene
The region’s culinary scene combines Gulf seafood with polished resort dining and casual waterfront restaurants. Naples’ Fifth Avenue South and Third Street South are the best-known dining districts, offering Italian, French, American, seafood, and contemporary international cuisine alongside cafés, bakeries, and cocktail bars. Tin City and the Naples waterfront add laid-back venues with views of canals and the Gulf. Marco Island emphasizes fresh fish, stone crab, shellfish, sunset dining, and dockside restaurants, while nearby Goodland is known for its informal waterfront atmosphere and live entertainment. Local menus commonly feature grouper, snapper, oysters, and Florida stone crab, complemented by Latin American, Asian, steakhouse, and vegetarian options. Seasonal residents and visitors create a busy winter dining scene, with reservations often essential at popular restaurants.
Demographics
- The metropolitan area has 398,291 residents, with a median age of 53.3—substantially older than the U.S. median of 38.9—reflecting its strong retirement and seasonal-residence appeal.
- Median household income is $90,045, above the U.S. median of $80,734, consistent with the area’s affluent coastal communities, resort economy, luxury housing, and professional services.
- Marco Island’s population more than doubles during winter. In 2020, 53.4% of residents were at least 65, and 55.8% of housing units were vacant, reflecting seasonal occupancy.
Population
398,291
Growth 2.74%
Households
165,875
Growth 3.11%
Median Age
53.3
US Median Age 38.9
Median Household Income
$90,045
US Median Household Income $80,734
Education
Lely High School
Marco Island Academy High School
Marco Island Charter Middle School
Tommie Barfield Elementary School
Entertainment
Artis—Naples, home of the Naples Philharmonic and Baker Museum
Naples Botanical Garden
Marco Island Historical Museum, featuring the Key Marco Cat artifact
Fifth Avenue South arts, dining, shopping, and live-entertainment district
Quality of Life
Naples–Marco Island offers an attractive coastal quality of life built around beaches, boating, golf, cultural amenities, and mild winters. Higher incomes support abundant services and upscale amenities, while seasonal population swings shape traffic, housing availability, and tourism demand. Residents also face hurricane exposure, storm-surge risk, summer heat, and housing pressures associated with short-term rentals.
2022 Population by age
4%
0-4 Years
14%
5-19 Years
5%
20-24 Years
19%
25-44 Years
25%
45-64 Years
34%
65+ Years
Employers
4%
Unemployment rate
Employment sectors
Retail Trade
12.71%
Health Care and Social Assistance
12.26%
Construction
11.21%
Accommodation and Food Services
9.19%
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
8.99%
Administrative and Support and Waste Management Services
7.12%
Educational Services
6.07%
Finance and Insurance
5.24%
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation
5.14%
Manufacturing
5.13%
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing
4.5%
Transportation and Warehousing
3.58%
Public Administration
3.45%
Wholesale Trade
2.03%
Other
3.38%