Riverwalk

A number of tourist-focused restaurants are on the west side of Naples Bay south of U.S.Route 41,

in a big (and funky) complex called Tin City that is ringed by docks and piers.  So far there are no announced plans to redevelop this area like Kelly's Fish House across the bay.

Kelly's Fish House

Kelly's Fish House is the oldest restaurant in Naples.  On the south side of U.S.Route 41 and the east side of Naples Bay, it occupies a valuable piece of real estate.  After sixty years,
Kelly's Fish House is closing its doors.  The land is just too valuable.

Kelly's Shell Shack is on the same property.  It -- surprisingly enough -- sells shells
and items made from or related to shells, like lamps and pillows.
It is closing, too.  A more intense development of the site is planned.

  This is a serious problem for local fishermen, who land and process their catch on nearby piers.
The developers promise that there will be room for the fishing boats, but,
while construction goes on, where do they go?

Homeless Navy Veteran

A man with a long, wild beard rode a bicycle.  I pulled over and let him catch up to me.

Only after I got home and looked at the image did I see his sign.

Pickleball Popularity

Pickleball is becoming popular among young players because it is easier to learn than tennis.

The smaller court makes it popular among older players, who do not have

to cover as much ground as in tennis.

From all the signs and banners ringing the courts, it is easy to see that advertisers have discovered it.

Photographing Pickleball

Each pickleball court is encased in chain link fencing, so it was not easy photographing it.

I tried catching the players in holes through the fencing.

And I tried coming even closer and using the fencing as a frame.

And I tried ignoring the fencing and shooting through it the way on-site spectators watch matches..

U. S. Open Pickleball Championships

Last week Naples hosted the U.S. Open Pickleball Championships.  

There were 1,300 competitors on 46 courts at East Naples Community Park.

Pickleball is new to me but is fast becoming popular.  It is a tennis-like game played on a smaller (badminton-sized) court with a hard (ping pong-like) paddle and a hard (whiffle ball-like) ball.

Let's Eat!

Let's eat!  Even if you need a little help.

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