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Naples is adding private clubs quickly. Gulfshore Business reports Paraíso Beach Club raised its initiation fee from $115,000 to $150,000, a new Carnelian and Sterling's Club targets Christmas 2027, and Kinsale Golf Club, the Lantern Club and Collier Rod & Gun Club are all in development.

Tim Aten reports in Gulfshore Business that new private clubs keep arriving in the Naples area.

Paraíso Beach Club

Vanderbilt Beach

Initiation feeRaised from $115,000 to $150,000
Annual dues$10,500
Memberships soldAbout 50%

Paraíso Beach Club on Vanderbilt Beach charges a $150,000 initiation fee and $10,500 in annual dues, and about 50% of its memberships are sold, according to Gulfshore Business.

Carnelian and Sterling's Club

Planned for the former bowling alley site

SiteFormer bowling alley
Target openingChristmas 2027
Initiation$100,000 individual, $150,000 dual

One club founder quoted by Gulfshore Business thinks the Naples market is oversupplied. The report presents that as one view; it does not forecast how many clubs the market can support.

Other Club Projects Named in the Report

Reopenings, conversions and new builds

Port Royal ClubSet to reopen this fall
Kinsale Golf ClubWork has begun at Vanderbilt Dr. and Wiggins Pass Rd.
The Lantern ClubWill convert Hibiscus Golf Club to private
Collier Rod & Gun ClubBeing developed by Barron Collier Cos.

Is There Room for All of Them?

One founder's view

The report includes a note of caution from one club founder about supply. Memberships, fees and timelines can change, so confirm terms directly with each club.

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers

How much does Paraíso Beach Club in Naples cost to join?

Paraíso Beach Club on Vanderbilt Beach charges a $150,000 initiation fee and $10,500 in annual dues, and about 50% of memberships are sold, according to Gulfshore Business.

Which new private clubs are planned in Naples?

Gulfshore Business names Carnelian and Sterling's Club, Kinsale Golf Club, the Lantern Club at the former Hibiscus Golf Club, Collier Rod & Gun Club, and a reopening of Port Royal Club.

What will Carnelian and Sterling's Club cost?

It targets Christmas 2027 at a $100,000 individual or $150,000 dual initiation, per Gulfshore Business.

Is the Naples private club market oversupplied?

One club founder quoted by Gulfshore Business thinks so. The report presents it as one view.

Source: Gulfshore Business (Tim Aten). Details are drawn from that report; confirm fees and timelines with each club.

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