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NAPLES, FL (May 2018) – A popular Southwest Florida tradition continues, as The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club will kick off its 33rd annual “SummerJazz on the Gulf” concert series on Saturday, June 23, 2018, with a free concert by Show Biz Kids. Conducted one Saturday evening per month from June-September, the fun, free concert series combines a diverse selection of Jazz entertainers with picturesque Gulf views, beautiful sunsets, refreshing breezes, and a relaxing atmosphere. The concert, like all of the SummerJazz on the Gulf concerts, will be held from 6:30-9:30 p.m. on the AAA Four-Diamond resort’s scenic Watkins Lawn overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. Hotel guests will receive complimentary parking at the resort. For those not staying at the resort parking is available just north of the hotel at Lowdermilk Park, with complimentary parking for 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. Appearing at SummerJazz on the Gulf for the first time, Show Biz Kids is a 12-piece Steely Dan tribute band that combines terrific arrangements with superb vocal and instrumental performances. Based in Tampa, the vibrant band won Creative Loafing’s “Best of the Bay Award” for “Best Tribute Band” in 2016. Members of the talented band have worked with such artists as Blood Sweat & Tears, Arturo Sandoval, Spyro Gyra, Gloria Estefan, Barry Manilow, Diane Schuur, and Tower of Power. For more information on Show Biz Kids, visit steelydantributeband.com . “We are excited to kick-off this year’s SummerJazz concert series with a new addition to our line-up, the award-winning Show Biz Kids, who put on an outstanding show,” said Susan Savino, Director of Conference Services at The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club and organizer of the annual concert series. “It promises to be a terrific concert.” The SummerJazz concert series continues on Saturday, July 14 (with entertainment by Late Night Brass); Saturday, August 18 (with entertainment by TBone Hamilton’s Big Easy Revue); and on Saturday, September 15, 2018 (with entertainment by Pocket Change). Each concert will be on the resort’s Watkins Lawn from 6:30-9:30 p.m. The SummerJazz concerts in June and August are being sponsored by Florida Community Bank. The July concert is sponsored by Insurance and Risk Management Services, Inc., and Cigna. The September concert is sponsored by BSSW Architects Inc.; D. Garrett Construction, Inc.; and Naples Global Advisors. Those interested in staying at the resort during SummerJazz on the Gulf weekends can contact the resort’s reservations department for best available rates and packages by calling (800) 237-7600 or (239) 261-2222, or online at NaplesBeachHotel.com . If you are attending SummerJazz, you may wish to enjoy dinner at the resort’s signature beachfront restaurant HB’s on the Gulf. Offering indoor dining with lovely views of the Gulf and sunsets, as well as an outdoor patio overlooking the white-sand beach and sparkling water, HB’s on the Gulf specializes in fresh regional seafood, great steaks, and American cuisine. Tasty menu options include Florida Gulf Snapper with Korean Pepper Sauce, Filet of Beef with Shrimp, Joyce Farms Free Range Chicken Breast, Gulf Black Grouper with Black Rice Risotto, and Grass Fed New York Strip Steak. Concert goers also can enjoy a specialty drink or dinner at the popular The Sunset Beach Bar & Grill. Menu options include Tropical Grouper Tacos, Beach Burger, Chicken Wrap, Beach Club Veggie, Coconut Fried Shrimp, and Blackened Chicken Sandwich. All concerts also 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. Rich in family hospitality and tradition, The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club has resided on the Southwest coast in Naples since 1946. Owned and operated by the Watkins family for three generations, the 125-acre resort is Southwest Florida’s only resort with an on-site championship golf course, world-class spa, and award-winning tennis center. Not resting on its many laurels, the resort has completed more than $50 million in impressive renovations and enhancements over the last few years. This included the dramatic renovation of its championship golf course by golf icon Jack Nicklaus and noted course architect John Sanford, which was completed in November 2016. Offering an incredible setting on the pristine white-sand beaches of the Gulf of Mexico, the resort features 34,000 square feet of meeting space plus many picturesque Gulf-side outdoor event venues. Additional offerings at the 319-room resort include an array of dining options, a beautiful beachfront pool complex with two pools, multiple bars, retail shops, and beach rentals. In addition, guests always benefit from no resort fees, complimentary self-parking and valet parking, and complimentary access to the resort’s fitness center. The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club is located at 851 Gulf Shore Blvd. North in Naples. For additional information, call (800) 237-7600 or (239) 261-2222, and visit NaplesBeachHotel.com .