Households that once preferred coastal living are now heading east, drawn by something that's harder to find along the coast: room to breathe. Eastern Naples has quietly become one of the most sought-after areas for Florida households with children. In 2026, the momentum continues to build. Here's why.
The Eastern Naples area is served by Collier County Public Schools, consistently ranked among the top school districts in Florida.† Families here live close to highly rated elementary schools, middle schools and high schools. Several charter options exist and older students can look to Ave Maria University for higher education. Homeowners can rest easy knowing their students have access to high-quality academic institutions.
Eastern Naples and the Ave Maria corridor offer lower traffic density, planned neighborhoods with walkable streets, and close-knit communities. It all adds up to the kind of environment where kids can ride bikes after dinner and parents can relax.
Ready for more space and an upgraded quality? These Lennar communities are here to welcome you home. Explore our expansive floorplans and move-in ready homes today.
With the school year right around the corner, now is the perfect time to make a move to Gatherpoint at Ave Maria. Gatherpoint is a community of new single-family homes, offering resort-inspired amenities and a vibrant social setting in Ave Maria, FL. Find move-in ready homes so you can get settled before the first day of school.
For those with an eye on what's next, Rivergrass is one of the most anticipated new communities to hit Eastern Naples. This master-planned community is coming this fall and is built around an active outdoor lifestyle with vibrant amenities.
Rivergrass will offer expansive green spaces, community amenities that invite you outside year-round, and a natural setting that makes the outdoors feel like an extension of your home. If you thrive on morning runs, weekend bike rides or simply gathering outside, Rivergrass is being built with all of it in mind.
Move toward great schools, more space, and a better quality of life. With Gatherpoint offering homes ready for this school year and Rivergrass arriving this fall, there's never been a better time to plant roots in Eastern Naples.
For more information, visit www.lennar.com or contact us at 844-517-1688.
†Source: https://www.niche.com/k12/d/collier-county-public-schools-fl/
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