Naples Government

Naples Information

Naples, Florida is an area about 2,300 square miles. It rests in one of the fastest growing Counties in America. The area is actually broken into sections, because of its size, called North, South, East and West Naples. Just the Naples region alone is larger than the state of Delaware. The population is will reach 315,000 by the year 2015. Naples is growing primarily due to its tax climate being very favorable to large and small businesses. There is no state income tax, gift tax, or inheritance tax in Naples. More money is spent on education in Naples as well, bringing more programs to benefit students. Speaking of schools, Naples schools boast several advantages such as:

All schools are fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
4836 of teachers in Collier County have a master’s degree or higher.
All schools have guidance counselors and media specialists.
All elementary schools have full-day kindergarten.
All elementary schools have Elementary School Program Specialists.

Below is a listing of important numbers for the Naples area. All area codes are (239) unless otherwise stated.

Hospitals:
Naples Community Hospital - 436-5000
North Collier Hospital - 597-1417

Government Numbers:
Absentee Ballot Requests - 774-8436
Animal Control - 597-4880
Auto Tags - 774-8177
Boat Registrations - 774-8176
Fishing & Hunting Licenses - 774-8176
Florida Game & Freshwater Commission - (800) 282-8001
Health Department - 774-8200
Main Post Office - 435-2100
Parks & Recreation – Collier - 353-0404
Parks & Recreation – Naples - 434-4687
School District - 643-2700


People Services:
Boating Safety - (800) 336-BOAT
Child Care Referral - 643-3908
Coast Guard Auxiliary Naples - 261-7375
Coast Guard Auxiliary Collier - 394-5911
Community Transportation - 774-8494
Health Care Administration - (800) 342-0828
Library – Main - 262-4130