1. Introduction  Father’s hospital stay August 2000  Purpose: to explain why I would like visit Naples, Florida.  I can talk about this because I did some extensive reading on the Naples Dailey News Web site and also found some neat photographs!  This relates to you because some day you will be considering a vacation for your family, and I want you to learn that Naples would be a great choice!  Preview of Points 1. Old Naples Pier 2. Life on the Beach 3. Housing

2. Old Naples Pier  A Signature Landmark for Naples  Built in 1888 as freight and passenger dock  Fire damage in 1922  Hurricane damage/rebuilt 1910-1926-1960  Extends over four hundred yards over the water!  Great sightseeing-sunsets-fishing

3. Pier Photos

4. Life on the Beach  Setup Umbrellas/Misc.  Sand Temp vs. other beaches  Activities-reading-sunning-swim  Scenery  Wildlife

5. Housing  Beachfront  “Million Dollar Row” Larry Bird  Block-long house-velcro inventor  Doublewide trailerhomes

6. Conclusion  Summary of Main Points 1. Old Naples Pier 2. Life on the Beach 3. Housing  See you later alligators!!