Fifth Avenue businesses weigh in on St. Patrick’s Day parade discussion
May 8, 2018
Although many Naples residents have passionately defended the annual St. Patrick's Day parade, which the Naples City Council discussed scaling back at its workshop Monday, some Fifth Avenue business owners may not be upset if the event shrinks. The purpose of Monday's workshop was to...
READ MOREMay 2018 Events Poster
May 7, 2018
Check out the May Events on 5th Avenue South! FAS May2018 Events Flier FinalHR2
READ MOREThe Lady from Haiti on Fifth Ave will stay open until big-ticket art sells
April 27, 2018
After nearly 26 years in business, the Lady from Haiti art boutique on Fifth Avenue South in downtown Naples will close — but not until all the art is gone. “I want to stay open through the time to get the major pieces sold,” said...
READ MORE5th Avenue South: Culture Quest
April 24, 2018
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READ MOREFashion and nostalgia? They’re in the bag
April 19, 2018
She’d taken a class in the early 1960s at the Shell Factory in North Fort Myers and had learned the raw beginnings of coquillage, or shell art, gluing bits of treasure heaved from the sea onto the fabric panel that formed the side of a...
READ MORE#LiveSWFL – Pinky up: Get into the royal wedding spirit at Brambles Tea Room in Naples
April 19, 2018
Cue the trumpet call. On May 19, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will tie the royal knot in St. George's Chapel at Windsor Castle. If you didn't get an invite to arguably the biggest event of the year, don't fret. You can still partake in the royal affair at Brambles English Tea...
READ MORE7 Florida Destinations You’ll Love for Your Next Family Getaway
April 18, 2018
Isn’t it time to get away? No matter the season, no matter your reason, it’s always a great time to visit the Sunshine State. If you’re planning your next family vacation, consider these seven fun-filled Florida destinations. Based on my own recent adventure, I’m sharing some...
READ MOREFrom dishwasher to executive chef — the story behind 1500 South’s William Conroy
April 17, 2018
After school every Thursday and Friday, William Conroy got off the school bus and went to work at the Homestead Inn in Pennsylvania. Then he did it again on Saturday nights, too. He was 14 years old, and he worked as a dishwasher. "It was...
READ MORE5th Avenue South Issues Response to Latest Business Closings
April 13, 2018
NAPLES, Fla. (April 13, 2018) – The 5th Avenue South Business Improvement District (BID) - whose mission is to brand promote and create awareness of 5th Avenue South, a world-renowned shopping, dining, and entertainment destination located in Naples, Florida – is pleased to provide its...
READ MORESpring cocktails: Five refreshing libations to sip in Naples
April 10, 2018
It's springtime in Southwest Florida, so raise a glass to surviving another hectic winter season. To celebrate, here are five inspired cocktail creations from Naples restaurants, gastropubs and craft cocktail bars. Down the Rabbit Hole at Bar Tulia Pulling inspiration from the Easter Bunny, bartenders at...
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