A popular Southwest Florida tradition continues, as the Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club will host its annual “SummerJazz on the Gulf” concert series for the 34th consecutive year.
The fun, free concert series combines a diverse array of musical entertainment with beautiful views of the Gulf, breathtaking sunsets, refreshing breezes, and a relaxing atmosphere. Each concert is held on the AAA Four-Diamond beachfront resort’s scenic Watkins Lawn overlooking the Gulf.
“SummerJazz on the Gulf” will take place one Saturday evening per month, June-September, and each concert will be from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. This year’s concerts will be on June 29, July 20, Aug. 17 and Sept. 14.
Susan Savino, director of Conference Services at The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club and organizer of the annual concert series, has announced the 2019 “SummerJazz on the Gulf” lineup is: Alter Eagles, June 29; Late Night Brass, July 20; Pocket Change, Aug. 17, and Ari & The Alibis, Sept. 14.
Those interested in staying at the resort during SummerJazz weekends can contact the resort for best available rates and packages by calling 800-237-7600 or 239-261-2222, or visiting online at NaplesBeachHotel.com.
“We are kicking off this year’s SummerJazz concert series with a new addition to our lineup, Alter Eagles, which is an exceptional Eagles tribute band,” Savino said. “That will be followed in July by the always-popular Late Night Brass, returning to SummerJazz for the 11th consecutive year.
“In August, we will have crowd favorite Pocket Change here for the seventh time. Then we will conclude this year’s SummerJazz with another new addition, Ari & The Alibis, which will put on a very fun, high-energy show. It promises to be a terrific concert series,” she said.
Hotel guests will receive complimentary parking at the resort. For those not staying at the resort there will be parking just north of the hotel at Lowdermilk Park, with free parking provided to those with a Naples beach sticker, and free trolley service to the resort and back. Guests may bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating, however no outside food and beverage is allowed. Call 239-261-2222 for additional information and directions.
The SummerJazz concert in June is being sponsored by Insurance and Risk Management Services Inc., and Roetzel & Andress.
The July concert is sponsored by Cigna. The August concert is sponsored by Florida Community Bank. The September concert is sponsored by BSSW Architects Inc. Additional sponsorships are available. For information, contact Susan Savino at 239-435-4362.
Guests attending SummerJazz should consider dining at H.B.’s on the Gulf. Offering indoor dining with stunning views of the Gulf and sunsets, and an outdoor patio overlooking the white-sand beach and sparkling water, the restaurant specializes in fresh regional seafood, great steaks, and American cuisine. Concert goers also can enjoy a specialty drink at the popular The Sunset Beach Bar & Grill. In addition, all concerts will feature full bar service in several locations and a food concession with a selection of snack items and freshly grilled burgers, hot dogs, and grilled chicken sandwiches.
Offering an incredible setting, the 319-room resort features 34,000 square feet of meeting space, many picturesque outdoor event venues, championship golf course, world-class spa, tennis center, beachfront pool complex with two pools, multiple restaurants and bars, and retail shops. Guests also benefit from no resort fees, and complimentary self-parking and valet parking.
The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club is located at 851 Gulf Shore Blvd. North in Naples. For more information, call 800-237-7600 or 239-261-2222, and visit NaplesBeachHotel.com.
