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Tis the Season for Holiday Happenings on Third Street South

NAPLES, FL, - November 21, 2022 -  Third Street South, Naples’ historic and iconic downtown shopping and dining district, celebrates the holiday season with its 45th annual “Christmas on Third,” a month-long calendar of events for all ages. Christmas on Third kicks off on Monday, November 22 with the Tree Lighting Ceremony at 6:20pm in the [...]

Tis the Season for Holiday Happenings on Third Street South2023-05-24T12:04:59-04:00

Celebrating the Strong Women of Third Street South

Today, March 8, is International Women’s Day, and March is Women’s History Month. Third Street South has been a place for the keen influence of strong, accomplished, entrepreneurial and trailblazing women for decades. Peg Bradley, Doris Reynolds, and Mamie Tooke (of the Bank of Naples) began what is now a given on Third Street South. There [...]

Celebrating the Strong Women of Third Street South2023-05-24T12:05:47-04:00

Masks Required, Please (And Thank You)

Masks, distancing and handwashing continue to be important. The CDC makes the clear point that even after some of us have been vaccinated and have waited the requisite time for the shots to be as effective as possible, masks, distancing, and handwashing are and will be essential to getting COVID-19 and its variants under control. Third [...]

Masks Required, Please (And Thank You)2023-05-24T12:05:55-04:00

When Did you Last Visit the Third Street South Farmer’s Market?

The Third Street South Farmer’s Market is thriving every Saturday with booths distanced and extended down 12thAvenue, signs reminding visitors about masks and social distancing, and boxes of Naples Community Hospital masks available. Third Street South and the Market support safety so that we can all – vendors and visitors alike - continue to enjoy the [...]

When Did you Last Visit the Third Street South Farmer’s Market?2023-07-31T15:52:39-04:00

Quest Magazine Features Third Street South

Those in the know know Third Street South. And those in the know equally know Quest Magazine. So we were tickled that the two met in recent feature story. Published November 12, 2020, entitled Naples: The Glamorous Queen on the Gulf, the story relays Third Street South's stylish origins and applauds its sophisticated present. Shops like [...]

Quest Magazine Features Third Street South2023-05-24T12:06:28-04:00

Visit the most festive and joyful Christmas destination. Third Street South!

Have the chance to vote for the best decorated shop or restaurant! Third Street South’s 43rd Annual Christmas on Third celebration will be a bit different this year. Instead of the single and very crowded Tree Lighting on one night, we are extending the celebration from November 23rd through Christmas and New Year’s so that Neapolitans [...]

Visit the most festive and joyful Christmas destination. Third Street South!2023-05-24T12:14:32-04:00

Third Street South Announces Christmas Celebrations

Third Street South Announces Christmas Celebrations Designed for Joy and Safety in the Year of COVID A Month-Long Christmas Celebration Instead of a Single Crowded Tree Lighting Festival with More Music, “Snowfalls,” Festive Decorations, and a Best Decorations Contest. Vote and Win a Raffle. CHRISTMAS ON THIRD will be joyful in a different way this year. Third [...]

Third Street South Announces Christmas Celebrations2023-05-24T12:06:46-04:00

Third Street South Farmer’s Market Resumes its Seasonal Street Location

On Saturday, November 14, 2020, the Third Street South Farmer's Market resumes its seasonal location directly along Third Street South. Find the market running from Broad Avenue South along its northern edge, south to 13th Avenue South. Dozens of local vendors offer the best in fresh and prepared foods, flowers and live plants, and select craft [...]

Third Street South Farmer’s Market Resumes its Seasonal Street Location2023-05-24T12:06:55-04:00

Vacation Without Having to Travel

Third Street South is a vacation without having to travel. Travel is less enticing at the moment, but exploring closer to home has advantages that are often overlooked. In Old Naples, many have lingered, reveling in slower days, and embracing a forced respite from an ordinarily frenetic pace of life. It’s a grand opportunity. On Third [...]

Vacation Without Having to Travel2023-05-24T12:07:02-04:00

Find the Good with Third Street South

Third Street South notes that there are good spots in the otherwise uncertain current landscape. What used to be normal is looking more than a little tattered. Take some heart that there’s still good in the world, and plenty to bring a smile, a moment of gratitude, and to strengthen faith in humanity. Herewith, a few [...]

Find the Good with Third Street South2023-05-24T12:07:11-04:00
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