Police Blotter Report: March 2025
By Officer Jeff Perry, Naples Police Department
Naples Continental Club’s Recovery from Hurricane Ian: A Triumph of Resilience
By David Feight, GSAC Board Member Submit questions or feedback online The Naples Continental Club, on Gulf Shore Boulevard North, an eight-story structure comprising 128 units, faced one of its most formidable challenges when Hurricane Ian swept through, causing significant damage to the grounds and first floor. The hurricane's impact raised questions about the future of this [...]
Recent Acquisition and Development Plans for 3300 Gulf Shore Blvd North
By David Feight, GSAC Board Member Submit questions or feedback online The site of the previous Executive Club at 3300 Gulf Shore Blvd North changed hands again earlier this year. The Kolter Group of Delray Beach acquired it for an announced price of $92.5 million, purchasing it from Youngquist Brothers who bought it for $60 million in [...]
This Dune is Our Dune!
By Pam Nicholls and Jay O’Connor, GSAC Board Members Submit questions or feedback online Residents along Gulf Shore Boulevard are beginning to see the fruits of the County’s 12-mile-long dune restoration project. By the first week of May, hundreds of thousands of tons of sand will have been dumped, graded and positioned and 1.1 million [...]
GSBN Seawall Replacement Update
By Stan Karpf, GSAC Board Member Submit questions or feedback online In our last update on this subject, we communicated that the first 700 linear feet of damaged Seawall was replaced along with the sidewalk that runs parallel to the Seawall and the parking lot. New landscaping was also installed. This area is at the north end [...]
MPOA Revives Harbour Dr Roundabout Debate
By Pam Nicholls, GSAC Board Member Submit questions or feedback online Two years ago, Naples City Council voted not to move forward with a roundabout at the intersection of Harbour Drive and Crayton Road and, in so doing, declined a federally funded grant to replace the span wire signaling. Upgrading the existing signal infrastructure so it was more resilient to [...]
DPW Makes it Happen!
By Stan Karpf, GSAC Board Member Submit questions or feedback online Last week while walking the sidewalk along the bay just south of The Tropics Condominium, I noticed several sections of sidewalk that were severely cracked and were a safety hazard to walkers. I immediately took photos of the damaged section of the walkway, forwarded them to [...]
NPD Responds to GSAC Members’ Request
By Stan Karpf, GSAC Board Member Submit questions or feedback online As we near the end of yet another very busy winter season, it seems like there is more traffic on our roads and more drivers violating the rules of the road than ever before. We have had several requests from our membership asking what we can [...]
Police Blotter Report: February 2025
The Naples Police Department is hosting an informative seminar aimed at educating residents about the growing concerns of identity theft and fraud. As a key focus of the session, participants will gain insights into the latest trends in identity theft and the types of fraud currently targeting local residents. The seminar will feature an engaging [...]
3rd Annual Water Forum: Building Naples Coastal Resiliency
The third annual GSAC Water Quality Forum was held on February 25, 2025. Attendance hit a new record with over 300 residents and community leaders from across the city and county participating. City Councilman Ray Christman again served as moderator. This year’s theme was “Building Naples Coastal Resiliency.” Ray led off the forum by outlining [...]