Naples Estate Homes

Beautiful Naples estate homes can be found along the glorious Gulf of Mexico as well as posh enclaves such Port Royal, Park Shore and other regal residential areas. Naples estate homes are occupied by a diverse mix of highly successful entrepreneurs, executives of Fortune 500 firms, celebrities, acclaimed athletes and other notables with the financial wherewithal to not only discern quality, but demand it.

Overview of the Naples Port Royal area

Interestingly, among these who could certainly afford to live anywhere in the world, or anywhere in the United States, the richest of the rich prefer Naples, Florida. This was a fact that came to light during the compiling of 2018 Billionaires List produced by Forbes Magazine. It was revealed that six of the richest people in Florida, among the richest of those in all the world, recognize Southwest Florida as home. These include the following:

Golisano Children’s Museum of Naples

Tom Golisano – Founder of the payroll enterprise known as Paychex and former owner of the Buffalo Sabres. Golisano has been a leading benefactor to The Children’s Hospital at Lee Memorial’s Healthpark Hospital as well as The Golisano Children’s Museum of Naples, and other charities. (Wealth valued at $3.2billion)

Shahid Khan – An engineer by trade who now owns auto-parts supplier Flex-N-Gate as well as the NFL’s Jacksonville Jaguars team (also UK’s Fulham Football Club). His second home could easily be considered that of Kismet, a 300-foot super yacht. His wealth is valued at $8.2 billion.

Catherine Lozick – The only woman in Southwest Florida to figure in the Forbes list, Lozick is an heiress whose late father founded Swagelok, an enterprise specializing in the manufacture of valves. (Wealth valued at just over $2billion).

Richard Schulze – Founder of a company called Sound of Music, the same today is now known Best Buy. His wealth is valued at $4billion

Arthrex is also one of Naples’ top employers

Reinhold Schmieding – a Michigan native who founded Naples-based Arthrex, a company specializing in the manufacturing of orthopedic devices and surgical tools. Arthrex produces some 11,000 products vital in shoulder, hip and joint-related surgical procedures. (Schmieding’s wealth is valued at almost $5billion).

William Stone – A native of Indiana who founded SS&C Technologies with some $20,000 in savings earned from former employment with KPMG. Today, his wealth is valued at $1.8billion.

No doubt, these and others have like played a role in another distinction known of Naples – that we’re home to the world’s leading charity wine auction event. Each year, wine lovers and philanthropists from Naples and other areas gather in an event that has raised millions of dollars in support charities essential to children and families throughout Southwest Florida. What’s more, these people are among the leading patrons of art. For a city of our size, it is amazing that we’re home to a world class philharmonic and some of the best art galleries one can encounter. The opportunities our community provides in cultural enrichment is made possible through the continuing effort of catering to this most elite of resident, and to be sure, they’re combined contributions to the arts community add to the quality of life for all in Naples. Yes, Naples is made home by the very rich, but be assured, these same people have hearts and a social conscience that is as magnificent as their bank accounts. They help Naples stand out as one of the most benevolent communities in all of the world.

Now fortunately, for those interested in Naples estate homes, you do not necessarily need to be a billionaire. There are many great options in waterfront properties, finds along golf fairways and more private retreats in gated-enclaves. If you demand the kind of luxury that can be found among Naples estate homes, just know … you’ll be in good company.

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