Naples, Florida, has a way of feeling both familiar and new with the start of each year. Seasonal residents settle naturally back into their preferred routines — morning walks, breezy lunches, unhurried evenings — yet the city always offers something fresh to discover. This season, Naples feels especially vibrant, with new cultural openings, fresh restaurant arrivals, and a rare residential opportunity along Gulf Shore Boulevard that is drawing early interest.
Gulfshore Playhouse Brings New Performances
Located just off 1st Avenue South, the Gulfshore Playhouse continues to strengthen Naples’ performing arts presence with a full calendar of productions.
Through December 21st, the theater is bringing classic holiday charm to the region with Irving Berlin’s White Christmas. The new year introduces an expanded lineup of shows, including Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap, Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest, and Beautiful! – The Carole King Musical.
2020 Gulf Shore Naples Sales Gallery Now Open
This season offers a first look at one of Naples’ rarest new waterfront residential offerings. Now open at Charleston Square, the 2020 Gulf Shore Naples Sales Gallery invites visitors to explore the intimate collection of 15 luxury residences planned along Gulf Shore Boulevard. With views spanning both the Gulf and the harbor, the condos are defined by boutique scale, resort-style amenities, and eleven private boat slips.
Inside the gallery, visitors can experience designer kitchen and bath vignettes crafted by the award-winning Soucie Horner Design Collective. These full-scale displays highlight the refined materials, timeless finishes, and craftsmanship selected for the residences.
New Restaurants in Naples
Longtime favorites such as Sea Salt, Campiello, and the waterfront restaurants at Venetian Village will always anchor Naples’ dining scene. However, the city has welcomed several new additions that returning residents can enjoy this season.
Bakery at Grappino – Downtown Naples
A polished Italian bakery offering homemade breads, pastries, fresh pasta, and all-day café service. Its convenient downtown location makes it a natural stop for breakfast or an easy midday meal.
Seventh South Craft Food + Drink – Downtown Naples
Located just off Seventh Avenue South, this chef-and-bartender-driven restaurant focuses on modern Southern dishes, sustainable seafood, house-made pastas, and craft cocktails. Its indoor-outdoor setting is quickly becoming a favorite spot for dinner and drinks.
Prime Social Reserve – Fifth Avenue South
Cameron Mitchell, an award-winning chef known for his Ocean Prime restaurants, recently opened an exclusive, reservation-only concept on Fifth Avenue South. The 7,300-square-foot space at Prime Social Reserve includes dining, a lounge, and a rooftop experience.
Boating in Naples
For many seasonal residents, days in Naples begin — and often end — on the water. Early mornings bring calm conditions along Doctors Pass, where boaters drift into open Gulf waters or enjoy gentle cruising through Moorings Bay. Nearshore fishing continues to draw anglers targeting kingfish, snapper, and sheepshead, while paddleboarders explore the quiet mangrove edges of the Gordon River.
Private boat slips, however, have become increasingly scarce — especially within new construction. This is part of what makes 2020 Gulf Shore Naples so distinctive. The property includes eleven private boat slips directly along the bay. Residents can step from home to boat, kayak, or paddleboard with unmatched convenience.
Days That Drift Naturally Toward the Gulf
Across Naples, mornings begin along the shoreline — at Lowdermilk Park, Miramar Beach, or quieter stretches of coast where residents gather for walks, reading, or simply watching the early light shift across the Gulf. These peaceful routines often flow seamlessly into afternoons downtown or evenings on the water, creating an effortless pace unique to Naples’ coastline.
For nights spent at home, each of the two towers at 2020 Gulf Shore Naples will feature a private rooftop lounge. These elevated spaces offer intimate settings for enjoying sunset views, Gulf breezes, or quiet conversations beneath the evening sky. Designed as extensions of the home, the rooftops reflect the laid-back elegance of Naples’ coastal lifestyle.
Learn More About 2020 Gulf Shore Naples
With its newly opened Sales Gallery, Soucie Horner–designed vignettes, and rare combination of private boat slips and Gulf Shore Boulevard location, 2020 Gulf Shore Naples stands out as one of the season’s most anticipated residential debuts.
To schedule a private appointment or download the digital brochure, visit: 2020GulfShoreNaples.com.
