The most meaningful changes in The Moorings are not confined to a single construction site. Across the neighborhood, private development, utility work, coastal improvements and public planning are moving on different schedules, but they point in the same direction.
The Moorings is entering a period of longer-term reinvestment after several years shaped by storm recovery. Some of that work is highly visible. Much of it is occurring below grade, along the water or inside the planning process.
For residents asking what’s new in The Moorings, Naples, in 2026, the distinction between active construction, completed work and pending projects matters. A fence may signal years of activity. An approved plan may remain months from construction. A completed utility upgrade may have greater practical significance than either.
3300 GULF SHORE sets the visible pace
The clearest physical marker is 3300 GULF SHORE at the former Executive Club site. Kolter Urban held a groundbreaking in late January 2026 for a development designed by MHK Architecture, with 51 residences across two eight-story buildings.
The early construction sequence was designed to begin at the water. Plans called for raising the Venetian Bay seawall to current code before installing approximately 400 helical pilings. Unlike conventional driven pilings, helical pilings are screwed into the ground, a method expected to limit noise and ground disturbance during that phase.
This is not a project that will arrive and conclude within one Naples season. GSAC estimated a construction period of 20 to 24 months, with occupancy anticipated in late 2027 or early 2028.
That timeline is more consequential to current residents than the eventual amenities. It means Gulf Shore Boulevard North will carry a prominent construction presence through multiple seasons. The immediate change is therefore not a new building opening. It is the sustained transition of a familiar site into a larger waterfront development.
The useful distinction this season is simple: some projects are active, some are complete, and others have been approved without a settled construction date.
The Harbour Drive roundabout is decided, but not underway
The proposed roundabout at Harbour Drive and Crayton Road is the project most likely to create confusion because its design direction has been settled while its construction calendar remains open.
Naples City Council voted unanimously on March 4, 2026, to proceed with a modern one-lane roundabout. The concept replaces the existing span-wire signal and incorporates utility work, pedestrian and bicycle considerations, new plantings and changes intended to manage vehicle movement through the intersection.
The City of Naples project page still classifies the roundabout as In Design. It should not be described as an active summer construction project.
Design modifications requested by adjacent property owners delayed the bid process. In April, GSAC reported that a construction contract was expected to reach City Council in mid-August. Officials also indicated that work could begin during the fall and winter or be deferred to the 2027 off-season. No later confirmation was available in the researched material.
For now, residents can treat the roundabout as an approved direction rather than a confirmed construction schedule. The eventual work may alter one of the neighborhood’s central intersections, but the timing remains pending.
The quieter investment is already operating
While the roundabout remains in design, FPL has completed a less visible program along Gulf Shore Boulevard North.
During the first quarter of 2026, phase two of the utility’s infrastructure-hardening work upgraded equipment in 19 underground vaults. That brought the total number of rebuilt vaults along the corridor to 36, according to GSAC’s March update.
FPL also installed switch cabinets at Bordeaux and Madrid Club. These cabinets cannot prevent an outage. Their purpose is to help crews isolate a problem area and reroute electricity from another feeder, allowing service to be restored to unaffected sections while repairs continue.
This is a useful example of how The Moorings is changing without looking substantially different from the street. The new equipment is largely out of view, but it adds flexibility to the electrical system serving the condominium corridor.
The distinction is material. A new building changes the appearance of a block. Utility hardening changes how the block may function when service is interrupted.
Water management is moving into its next design phase
A similar shift is occurring around Devil’s Lake and Lake Suzanne. The City has contracted LJA Engineering to design restoration and water-quality improvements for both Moorings lakes, along with Forest Lake elsewhere in Naples.
A community design meeting was held at Moorings Presbyterian Church on January 22, 2026. The projects remain in design, and no verified summer construction schedule was identified.
Lake Suzanne illustrates why this work requires careful planning. The lake covers approximately 2.91 acres, receives stormwater from U.S. 41 and surrounding properties, and discharges into Moorings Bay. Its design constraints include narrow access easements, private aerators, irrigation lines and a dock.
Those details connect an inland feature of the neighborhood directly to the bay. They also explain why lake restoration cannot be treated as a routine excavation project. Access, private equipment and existing drainage functions must all be addressed before construction can be scheduled.
For residents, the current change is procedural rather than physical. The City has moved from identifying the lakes as priorities to preparing engineered plans. Visible work may follow, but the available record does not establish when.
Coastal work is becoming more permanent
At the southern edge of the Gulf Shore Boulevard corridor, Admiralty Point approved a coastal resiliency project exceeding $1 million. The central component is a new 640-foot beachfront seawall.
Earth Tech was selected as contractor, with work scheduled to begin in April 2026 and continue for approximately four months, subject to weather and unforeseen conditions. The project also includes stairs at the base of the public beach-access walkway along the property’s northern boundary.
Because the researched material does not confirm completion, the project is best described according to that published schedule. Residents may see changes to the shoreline edge and access point as the work advances or concludes.
The broader pattern is consistent with the work at 3300 GULF SHORE. Waterfront investment is increasingly beginning with seawalls, access and supporting infrastructure before attention turns to finished architecture or amenities.
Moorings Beach Park has returned to routine use
The neighborhood’s private beach amenity is at a different point in the cycle. The Moorings Property Owners Association states that Moorings Beach Park is in excellent condition and that the special Hurricane Ian assessment is complete following recovery associated with Hurricanes Ian, Helene and Milton.
The practical changes for 2026 concern administration rather than reconstruction. MPOA now uses online processes for renewals, vehicle decals, renter registration, temporary rental-car passes and Chickee Hut reservations. Vehicle decals require processing and are applied by park attendants after identification and vehicle registration are presented.
Annual membership remains unchanged at $200. New members pay a one-time $1,000 fee in addition to the annual membership.
This return to routine operation is an important counterpoint to the larger projects elsewhere in The Moorings. One of the neighborhood’s most frequently used amenities has moved out of recovery mode even as other sites begin longer programs of reinvestment.
Seasonal beach routines still require attention
Physical improvements do not remove the seasonal responsibilities that come with a Gulf address. Sea turtle nesting season continues from May 1 through October 31.
GSAC’s July 14, 2026, Sea Turtle Watch directs beachfront properties to follow City of Naples marine-turtle protections. Current guidance includes closing window coverings after sunset, turning off unnecessary beachfront lighting, using shielded turtle-safe fixtures, removing items from the sand, filling holes and remaining on marked dune paths.
A June citywide report counted 194 nests and 146 false crawls. Those figures apply across Naples beaches, not solely to The Moorings. Their relevance here is operational: the darker shoreline, restored dunes and responsible use of the beach remain part of daily coastal stewardship through October.
The country club is preparing for its next capital cycle
Moorings Golf & Country Club completed a $5 million clubhouse renovation and reopened the 15,253-square-foot facility in 2025. The work included an indoor-outdoor bar, covered terrace, refreshed Anchor Bar and Grille Room, and a new lobby lounge.
The club’s next major undertaking is planned for 2027. Its golf-course renovation is intended to update infrastructure and the course’s visual identity while preserving the shorter-hole format. Published renderings address holes 1 and 10, hole 9, hole 17 and the practice area.
No verified 2026 construction start was found. For the approaching season, the relevant development is planning for the next investment cycle, not an active course closure.
A concise status check for the season ahead
| Project | Current position | What residents should expect |
|---|---|---|
| 3300 GULF SHORE | Active, multi-season construction | A sustained construction presence through 2027, based on the published schedule |
| Harbour Drive and Crayton Road roundabout | Approved and in design | Timing remains unsettled pending the contract process |
| FPL corridor hardening | Phase two complete | Upgraded underground vaults and greater service-routing flexibility |
| Devil’s Lake and Lake Suzanne | Engineering and design | No verified summer construction schedule |
| Admiralty Point seawall | Scheduled as a four-month project beginning in April 2026 | Coastal work and changes at the northern public access stairs |
| Moorings Beach Park | Routine operation | Updated online administration and completed storm assessment |
| Moorings Golf & Country Club course | Planned for 2027 | Design preparation rather than confirmed 2026 construction |
Taken together, these projects describe a neighborhood moving into a more deliberate phase of capital investment. The construction fence at 3300 GULF SHORE is the most visible sign, but it is not the whole story. Electrical systems have already been updated. Water-quality planning is advancing. Coastal edges are being reinforced. A central intersection has a selected design but no settled start date.
For owners, the value of a current neighborhood briefing lies in separating what can be seen from what has actually been completed, approved or scheduled. That distinction becomes especially relevant when evaluating a property’s immediate setting, future access and long-term position within The Moorings.
For a confidential discussion about how these changes may intersect with a specific residence or long-term property plan, Bates | Ives welcomes you to request a private consultation.
