If the area on the Atlantic from Miami to Boca Raton is considered the Gold Coast, the area from Naples to Bonita Springs on the Gulf would have to be called the Platinum Coast. The beaches are lined with high rise hotels and condos. Streets and Trips shows 9 CGs within 10 miles of Naples and they all have the word "resort" in their names.
I have a friend that lives there. He's a certified Cordon Bleu Executive Chef. He makes a REALLY good living catering private dinner parties for the people that live in those high rise condos during the winter.
I'd recommend about 100 miles north along the coast from Sarasota to Venice. Same weather. Beautiful beaches, several campgrounds including Myakka River State Park, but it may have limits on length of stay. Its very popular, and has spots reserved for tent camping only, as well as RV/Tent spots.
