John R. Wood

Welcome to Port Royal, a prestigious Naples Florida landmark, considered to be one of the finest neighborhoods in the world. This very private community rests at the southern end of Naples, perfectly situated between the Gulf of Mexico and Naples Bay.

With magnificent estates nestled behind illustrious gates, the grandiose nature of Port Royal is absolutely captivating, but the history of this place is also quite intriguing.

John Glen Sample, an entrepreneur known for creating the radio soap opera, personally financed and developed Port Royal back in the 1940s and 50s. He named its streets and harbors things like Spyglass Lane, Gin Lane, Rum Row, Morgan’s Cove, Buccaneer’s Roost and Galleon Drive, reminiscent of the pirates who formerly used Southwest Florida as a haven between scavenging expeditions.

Today, the streets of Port Royal are lined with spectacular architectural masterpieces, most ranging in size from 4,000 to 7,000 square feet, with a few boasting more than 10,000 square feet. Prices typically range in the millions with those along the beachfront often valued within the tens of millions.

Topping off this exclusive community is the beautiful Port Royal Club, located on a serene stretch of beach. Membership is limited to Port Royal property owners giving them access to tennis courts, formal and informal dining facilities, and an Olympic-size pool.

There’s no denying that Sample’s dream became a reality. Port Royal is a neighborhood that caters to the ultra-wealthy providing them with the exclusivity and luxurious environment they desire.