Do Naples

Awhile back, we did an episode that was all about Naples. Well, I can tell you from experience that one half-hour episode is not enough time to cover everything there is to Do there!

Florida’s Paradise Coast runs along the Gulf of Mexico in southwest Florida and is considered an idyllic Florida getaway — even if you’ve lived in Florida for years. There’s such a laid-back lifestyle in an almost secluded area near gorgeous turquoise waters and white sands. Naples is also a fairly easy drive from Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville, and Miami.

Downtown Naples is a shopper’s dream with dozens of high-end chic clothing boutiques, home decor shops, art galleries, and dining. Nearly every restaurant and bar has outdoor patios — perfect for hanging out on a warm night and soaking in all the rich culture that makes this area so famous.
There are so many ways to Do florida, but no way is more fun than on the water. Rent a jet ski, go on a shelling or dolphin tour, or rent a boat like I did with Pure Florida and just gawk at all the million-dollar mansions and yachts.

While you’re in Naples, check out Clyde Butcher’s Eco Swamp Walks. Don’t let idea of strolling through a swamp turn you away — it was one of the best how to Do florida experiences I have ever encountered. Seriously. A must Do.

Looking back on this episode of Naples, I’m so glad I finally tried spearfishing. The combination of scuba diving and fishing underwater was such an adventure! And, there’s nothing better than taking my mangrove snapper to the Hyatt House in Naples for some Spear and Sear. Talk about fresh! If you’re looking for an exciting way to go fishing, I highly recommend Bill D’Antuono and his team.


Do florida,
Chad

Links:
paradisecoast.com
scubadventureslc.com/spearfishingnaplesfl
purefl.com
clydebutcher.com/big-cypress/swamp-walks
naples.house.hyatt.com/en/hotel/home.html

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About the Host/Creator

As a native Floridian, Chad Crawford has always loved his home state, and he’s made it his mission to share it with the world. He’s often called Florida’s Ambassador for this very reason. Emmy award-winning how to Do florida with Chad Crawford began as a way to combine Chad’s passions – filmmaking, Florida, and literally anything outdoors – but has evolved into a passion project. The more he travels the state, meeting people whose livelihood is the land (and water), the more aware he has become of the issues facing Florida – namely the water crisis. ​He has worked alongside Florida Fish and Wildlife, Coastal Conservation Association, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Florida Department of Agriculture, Everglades Foundation, Captains for Clean Water, and author Richard Louv in directed efforts to help preserve Florida’s natural resources, and to communicate how we can all be part of solving the environmental problems the state is facing today. ​

Recognizing that the next generation needs be part of this conversation, he created an Emmy award-winning kids’ show, The Outsiders Club. The series is geared toward kids and young families, takes place outdoors, and educates viewers in a fun and meaningful way about how they can care for Florida’s environment. Chad uses his platforms to create fans of Florida, but more importantly, he’s interested in creating advocates for Florida. He often says, “When people experience the real Florida they are more likely to take interest in the issues that affect it.”  His famous sign-off “Get out and Do Florida” has incited a movement of people, stoking renewed interest in our state’s environmental issues. He encourages his fans to both enjoy Florida and be part of preserving its resources, saying, “If we all do just a little, well, that’s a lot.” Chad and his wife live in Central Florida with their four children.
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