Electric Avenue

Despite constant change, Fifth Avenue South has served as Naples' Main Street for a century. Keeping it that way requires an innovative approach.

Bruce Barone is leading the marketing and promotion efforts of Fifth Avenue South as executive director of the Business Improvement District. JimJett.com photo
Bruce Barone is leading the marketing and promotion efforts of Fifth Avenue South as executive director of the Business Improvement District. JimJett.com photo
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When somebody, somewhere in America says, “Let’s go to Fifth Avenue,” Bruce Barone wants the suggestion to be followed by, “Which one, New York or Naples?”

 

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