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06/09/2026

Feeling stressed or unproductive? Try out these mantras to boost your mood.

Some days, keeping a smile on your face can be a struggle. Whether you’re dealing with a stressful c...

06/05/2026

Southwest Florida is not slowing down for summer — and this weekend is proof.

Oliver! opens Thursday at TheatreZone in Naples and runs through June 14. It is one of the most beloved musicals ever written and a perfect night out.

Friday night, The Stage in Bonita Springs hosts a Rod Stewart and Tina Turner tribute. Saturday, Founders Square in North Naples throws a free summer luau starting at 5 p.m. with live music, Polynesian dancers, and a fire knife performance to close the night. Sunday morning, Inn on Fifth brings a little Monte Carlo to Fifth Avenue South with a Monaco Grand Prix watch party — mimosas, breakfast, and poolside viewing starting at 8:30 a.m.

Add in multiple farmers markets, comedy shows at Off the Hook and Snappers, an FC Naples soccer match Saturday at 7:30 p.m., the Naples Jazzmasters performing at the Norris Center for free, and live music from Marco Island to Estero every night of the weekend.

There is something for everyone to do this weekend in Southwest Florida!
This is not a slow season. This is what living here looks like.

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06/02/2026

Closing a credit card account can hurt your credit score, but there are other options if you no longer use it.

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05/31/2026

2026 is the most exciting year Naples and SWFL have seen in a long time.

Between new residential developments, mixed-use projects, restaurant and retail openings, and infrastructure improvements, these updates are already influencing how people live, commute, and choose neighborhoods throughout Naples, Collier County, Lee County, and the greater Southwest Florida area.

This kind of growth that makes people say "I wish I had moved here sooner."

Here’s why this matters for home values:

→ Areas near new development and transit improvements often see increased buyer demand
→ Walkability, dining, and lifestyle upgrades tend to strengthen long-term appreciation
→ Neighborhoods that feel “up-and-coming” today often become tomorrow’s most competitive markets
→ Buyers pay a premium for convenience, access, and community investment

If you’re a homeowner in Naples, Bonita Springs, Estero or anywhere in Southwest Florida, changes like these can directly impact pricing strategy, timing, and resale value over the next few years.

If you’re planning to buy, knowing where growth is happening — and why — can make a meaningful difference in what you pay now and how your investment performs later.

This is the kind of long-term, local insight I help my clients plan around, not react to.

Questions about all these wonderful things coming to our community, reach out and connect with me.

Diane Harris, a Naples Florida lifestyle and Luxury Properties Specialist, showing you how to live like a local.

📍 Naples, Florida Real Estate
Serving Naples, Bonita Springs, Estero, Marco Island + Collier and Lee County + surrounding Southwest Florida area

05/29/2026

This weekend in Southwest Florida is the kind that reminds you why people move here.

Sunday is the FINAL performance of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical at Gulfshore Playhouse. If you have not seen it, go. You will thank yourself.

Saturday night, Duane Betts brings the Allman Brothers legacy to Arts Bonita in Bonita Springs. Southern rock, live improvisation, serious guitar. One of the better shows this month.

And if you want something free and low-key, the Reckless Saints play the Piazza at Mercato Saturday from 6-8 PM. Grab dinner, stay for the music.

Farmers markets run all Saturday morning. Live music is happening every night from Marco Island to Cape Coral. Comedy at Off the Hook and Snappers all weekend long as well.

This is the life people spend years working toward. It is right here.

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— Diane Harris, Naples & Southwest Florida Real Estate Follow .Naples

05/28/2026

Thinking about moving to a gated golf community in Naples, Florida, but not sure which one actually fits your lifestyle in 2026?

In this video, I’m breaking down the top gated golf communities in Naples and explaining the real differences between them because not every luxury community offers the same experience, value, or long-term potential.

Whether you’re looking for an active retirement lifestyle, a luxury second home, a strong investment opportunity, or a full-time move to Southwest Florida, this guide will help you understand which Naples golf communities stand out right now and why buyers are paying close attention to them in 2026.

05/26/2026

Say goodbye to your couch potato tendencies with these three alternatives.

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05/22/2026

Memorial Day events, Patriotic Pops, the Fort Myers Film Festival top our things to do in Naples and Southwest Florida this holiday weekend.

The Fort Myers Film Festival runs through Sunday, closing out five days of screenings at venues across Lee County. Anchored at the historic Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, the festival spotlights independent cinema with programming that spans filmmaker meet-and-greets and an opening-night red carpet downtown.
Friday night, Patriotic Pops returns as the Naples Philharmonic presents an evening of patriotic favorites, Broadway showstoppers and American classics. Led by Associate Conductor Manuel López-Gómez and featuring the Naples Philharmonic Chorus, Youth Chorus and vocalist Julie Benko, the annual tradition blends moving selections by American composers with tributes honoring the men and women who have served our nation.
Memorial Day offers many opportunities to honor the men and women who serve and have served this great country. While there are lots of parties, there are also memorial services being held across Southwest Florida in Naples, Bonita Springs, Marco Island and Fort Myers.

Comedian David Lucas is coming to Off the Hook Comedy Club in Naples Friday thru Saturday. Natasha Chandel comes on Sunday night. Steve White is at Snappers Comedy Cafe Friday and Saturday in Fort Myers.

And don’t forget to see where your favorite local artists are performing in SWFL. Check out the full list on the Weekly Buzz to see who, where and when!

Have a great weekend, Southwest Florida!!!

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-Diane Harris, a Naples real estate agent showing you the best of Naples homes & local life.