Lavish Living in Naples

03/21/2026

The iconic JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort on Marco Island is being sold, and the new owners plan major renovations. See link below ⬇️

📸 Lance Shearer/Special to the Naples Daily News

02/01/2026

This is what 55+ living in Naples looks like when you’re still working - just from a better place.

More and more people reach a point where it’s not about slowing down.
It’s about choosing where and how they spend their time.

This two-year-old home in Valencia Trails feels like the model home ONLY better.

Thoughtfully upgraded with over $100,000 in enhancements, every detail was chosen to elevate daily living, not complicate it.

Inside, the home is light-filled and beautifully finished with:
• Wide-plank white oak wood flooring throughout
• An upgraded kitchen with natural gas cooking
• Curated wallpaper, lighting, and finish details
• Three bedrooms plus a true home office with French doors
• Three full bathrooms and a smart split floor plan
• A private primary suite with custom closet systems
• Hurricane-impact glass throughout for peace of mind

The living space opens to an extended lanai overlooking the lake, creating effortless indoor-outdoor living, perfect for quiet mornings, long dinners, or visitors coming and going.

Even the garage has been elevated with air-conditioning and epoxy floors, ideal for storage, fitness gear, bikes, or golf equipment.

And then there’s the lifestyle.

Valencia Trails is a newer 55+ community designed for people who want peace and options. Resort-style pools with cabanas, pickleball and tennis, walking trails, a state-of-the-art fitness center, spa and salon, cooking studio, clubhouse restaurant and bars, shows, clubs, and an active social scene …all there when you want it, completely optional when you don’t.

Add in Naples’ year-round sunshine and warm weather, and it’s easy to see why so many people choose to spend more time here (whether full-time or just for the season).

This isn’t about retiring from life.
It’s about living it well, with intention.

📍 11394 Jacaranda Drive
Naples, FL 34120
💰 Offered at $850,000

If this feels aligned with what you’re looking for, let’s talk.

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Kimberley Menkhorst
Founder, Lavish Listings Naples
Premiere Plus Realty Co
239-776-0093

01/30/2026

55+ without slowing down.

This is the kind of home that immediately feels easy- light-filled, beautifully finished, and designed for how people actually live today.

Built just two years ago and thoughtfully upgraded with over $100K in enhancements, it offers space to work, host, relax, and enjoy Naples whether you’re here full-time or just for the season.

Wide-plank white oak floors, natural gas cooking, three bedrooms plus a dedicated office, three full baths, and an extended lanai overlooking the lake make everyday life feel effortless.

Add hurricane-impact glass, a split floor plan, and an air-conditioned garage with epoxy flooring, and it’s truly move-in ready.

And then there’s the lifestyle.

Valencia Trails is a 55+ community designed for people who want to stay active, social, and engaged without feeling obligated to slow down.

Pickleball, tennis, multiple pools, spa, fitness center, cooking studio, shows, clubs, and a vibrant social scene mean your days can be as full (or as relaxed) as you want them to be.

This isn’t about retiring from life.
It’s about choosing how you spend your time now.

If you’ve been thinking, “maybe now”… this might be it.
If this feels aligned, let’s talk.

Valencia Trails | $850,000

If you’re quietly considering something like this, it’s worth a conversation

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Kimberley Menkhorst
Founder, Lavish Listings Naples
Premiere Plus Realty, Co.
239.776.0093

I work with business leaders, families, and seasonal buyers who want a smarter, more intentional way to buy & sell in, around and out of Naples Florida
DM me or link in bio.

01/14/2026

✨ What to Expect in Naples, FL in 2026 ✨

Naples is changing …fast. From major road expansions to new luxury developments, what’s happening now will directly impact home values, traffic patterns, taxes, and where the smartest buyers and sellers position themselves next.

Here’s what’s shaping the Naples real estate market:

🚧 New I-75 interchanges & road upgrades
🏝️ Four Seasons Naples + Pier rebuild
🛍️ Restoration Hardware at Waterside
🏗️ 5,000+ homes planned in East Naples
💸 Florida discussing potential property tax changes for primary residents

If you’re considering a move into, out of, or within Naples in 2026, these shifts matter. They influence when to buy, where to invest, and how to protect long-term value.

Curious which Naples areas benefit most from these changes? Shoot me a DM and I’ll share what I’m seeing

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Kimberley Menkhorst
Founder, Lavish Listings Naples | Premiere Plus Realty
239.776.0093

I Help CEOs, founders, and busy families buy, sell, and relocate in, around or out of Naples FL with alignment, clarity, and strategy.

01/08/2026

2026 Opportunities - From beachfront condos to single family homes + rental options... find the right home to come back to year after year.

01/07/2026

Buying a second home in Naples should feel exciting not overwhelming.

I talk to so many families and busy professionals who know they want a place here…
but don’t know where to start.

With hundreds of gated communities, different lifestyle options, school considerations, tax questions, and long-term planning to think about, it’s easy to feel stuck before you ever tour a home.

That’s why the most successful buyers don’t start with listings.

They start with a plan.

The Lavish Legacy Assessment is a private, personalized strategy session I created to help families and professionals move forward with clarity... whether you’re buying now or just starting to think about the future.

During the session, we look at:
• Communities that truly match how your family lives (and wants to live in the next 5–7 years)
• How this home fits into your bigger financial picture
• Ways to enjoy the Naples lifestyle and build equity over time
• Creating a place your family can gather, grow, and make memories without overextending or guessing

Whether you’re tired of renting each winter, thinking about a future relocation, or simply want to make a smart decision without wasting time - having a strategy changes everything.

A home isn’t just where life happens.
It’s also a tool for stability, flexibility, and future opportunity.

If Naples is on your radar (even a few years out) this is the first step I recommend.

🔗 Schedule your Lavish Legacy Assessment (link in the comments)

—
Kimberley Menkhorst
Lavish Listings Naples | Premiere Plus Realty

I help families and busy professionals buy, sell, and invest in, around and out of Naples, Florida with clarity, strategy, and long-term value so the process feels simple, not stressful.

Luxury Real Estate Naples Florida: Create a Second Home with PurposeYou’ve worked hard to build a life you love... your family, your career, your legacy.Now ...

01/02/2026

FRAUD ALERT🚨
Please be aware of a scam that is circulating in which a fraudster leaves a voicemail advising their intended victim to contact a specific person at the Collier County Sheriff’s Office. When the victim calls the number left by the fraudster they are connected with a recorded phone menu that sounds legitimate and provides options to be connected to various departments in the agency. The goal is ultimately to engage the intended victim and obtain personal identification information from them.

The fraudsters may claim you did not report for jury duty, have a warrant for your arrest, claim you are in contempt of court or failed to pay a traffic citation.
This scam can take on many forms to include people impersonating the IRS, your bank, utilities and other legitimate organizations.

If you receive a voicemail like this look up the organization’s actual number and call it to verify the information you received in the voicemail. In addition to leaving voicemails for potential victims, we are receiving reports that these scammers are also contacting people via text message. Regardless of how these messages are received, they are scams.

For assistance with any suspicious encounter involving a request for money or personal information, contact the Collier County Sheriff’s Office’s Call Before You “Pay” hotline – (239) 252-CALL (2255). The hotline is staffed by a CCSO deputy in the Financial Crimes Bureau between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

11/05/2025

Thinking about buying a second home in Naples, Florida — but feeling overwhelmed by the options?

You’re not alone. With 200+ communities, conflicting advice, and constant scrolling… clarity can feel impossible.

That’s where I come in.

I’m Kimberley Menkhorst, a luxury real estate advisor in Naples, Florida. I help out-of-state buyers make clear, confident, and strategic moves — without the stress or guesswork.

🔍 In this new video, I break down:

🧭 Where to Live in Naples
• 8 major zones — pros, cons & lifestyle fit
• Differences between North Naples, Old Naples, Pelican Bay & Marco Island
• HOAs, elevation, rental rules & resale value

📊 How to Buy Smart
• Align your purchase with tax strategy & life stage
• Should you buy now or wait? (Based on ROI & flexibility)
• 3 mistakes most second-home buyers make (and how to avoid them)

📞 Your Strategic Starting Point
• My Lavish Legacy Assessment: A 15-minute clarity call to match your goals to the right Naples community

• Skip the scroll spiral and walk away with 3 smart options tailored to your lifestyle, timeline, and investment goals
📥 Want the full breakdown?
DM me + I'll shoot over my Naples City Guide — covering all 8 zones + 50+ local recommendations to help you live like a local before you ever buy.

or

💬 Drop “LEGACY” below and I’ll DM you the link. Or message me directly to talk strategy before your next trip.

Serving high-net-worth buyers across:
Olde Naples • Pelican Bay • Aqualane Shores • Port Royal • Royal Harbor • Bay Colony • Vanderbilt Beach • Marco Island
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Kimberley Menkhorst
Founder, Lavish Listings Naples | Premiere Plus Realty
📲 239.776.0093
I help CEOs, founders, and legacy-minded families buy and sell real estate in Naples, FL — with a focus on strategy, lifestyle alignment, and long-term value.

Thinking about buying a second home in Naples, Florida? Whether you’re dreaming of beach mornings, tax savings, or a smart long-term investment this video is...

10/17/2025

Oakes Farms plans a major redevelopment on Davis Boulevard in East Naples, including a two-story grocery store, a 12-story hotel, residential towers, restaurants, wellness center, retail spaces, and parking garages.

10/15/2025

🚨 Collier County commissioners have approved a new Costco at the intersection of Rattlesnake Hammock Road and Collier Boulevard, despite significant opposition from residents.

https://gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/collier-county-costco-proposal-passed/69035183