Many famous people have decided to call Naples and Marco Island, Florida home and have properties and homes in the area. Celebrities from different spheres like broadcast media, film, books, music and even from politics have been enamored by the pristine charm this lovely paradise has in store. Even the rich and the famous cannot escape the attractiveness of this place. Stars like Nicole Kidman her country star husband Keith Urban have been spotted recently. The loving pair was seen in Fifth Avenue South and Third Street South and then went to two fine dining restaurants.
Celebrity chefs couldn’t resist visiting too. Famous chef Art Smith opened his own business in Naples but we’ll leave it to you to find out where. Smith is known for being a contestant in a reality show about chef masters and is a regular on Oprah Winfrey’s show. He’s also a New York Times Bestselling Author.
When in Naples, Florida you can practically unleash your inner paparazzi with all the famous faces going about. For a start, we have listed the people who own property and who frequent this side of the country.
Broadcast Media
Judge Judy Sheindlin and her husband own a home around Pelican Bay. She’s been spotted around the shops in the area, probably picking up some groceries and stuff.
Jane Seymour
She’s a British American actress known for playing roles in James Bond movies. She has many other television shows and regularly visits Naples to tend to her artwork gigs.
Brett Baier
He is a host on the Fox News Channel. He owns a condominium unit in Naples. And it is reported that many of his family members reside in Naples too.
Mary Carillo
She’s a tv personality and a former pro tennis player
Neal Boortz
He’s a radio announcer and loves Naples, Florida as much as the next guy. He owns a condo penthouse in Naples and a house in Marco Island.
Music
Bob Seger
Rock legend Bob Seger owns a condo in Naples.
Donna Summer
The disco queen owned a condo here until her passing away in 2012
Alex Lifeson
Canadian lead guitarist for Rush Alex Lifeson owns a condo in Pelican bay and is sometimes spotted vacationing around the area.
Sports People
Fuzzy Zoeller
This retired two-time major championship winner PGA Tour golfer has been a part-time Naples city resident since the early 1970’s.
Larry Bird
One of NBA’s greatest legends owned a waterfront home in back in the day but it is now for sale.
Mike Ditka
The retired NFL coach has some properties here too. It seems like he fell in love with the place too.
Earl Morrall
He is remembered as an NFL quarterback who started 9 games in the 1972 perfect season. He passed away in 2014.
Charlie Babb
The former NFL player started with the team in the 1972 Perfect Season as a Miami Dolphins safety. He has a nice abode in Naples.
Authors
Robin Cook
This best-selling author is a part-time resident of Naples. He takes inspiration from his writing here
Robert Ludlum
The writer of the famous Bourne series has a home here.
