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20 Reasons to Live in Naples, FL

Friday, February 19th, 2010
  1. No snow on the ground.
  2. People work their entire lives to here.
  3. No personal income tax! 
  4. Great time to be a buyer.  Prices are the lowest in a decade.  Naples is now considered to be one of the most undervalued markets in the nation, according to the newly released 2010 report compiled by IHS Global Insight and PNC Financial Services.
  5. You will never be snowed in.
  6. Take advantage of the low mortgage rates before they increase!
  7. Experience and appreciate the finer things in life.  Besides the great weather, Southwest FL has some of the finest beaches, golf courses, and tennis facilities in the world.  We also have a large collection of high-end retailers, restaurants and world class fishing.
  8. Collier County has three of the best hospitals in the nation.  Naples Community Hospital is ranked #1 in Florida for Overall Cardiac Services.  Visit www.nchmd.org to learn more about their extensive services and accolades.  There are two Physicians Regional Hospital’s in Naples and their spine surgery program is ranked #1 in Florida.  Visit www.physiciansregional.net to learn more.
  9. Everglades National Park is 45 minutes away from Naples.  It is the largest subtropical environment in the nation.  The unique terrain is home to many endangered species and incredible fishing.  Take a canoe trip or an airboat ride to get close to the nature.
  10. No snow to shovel.
  11. Frequent downtown art shows and outdoor jazz festivals.
  12. Visit Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary, walk the board walk, and witness the rare ghost orchid with your own eyes. Don’t forget your binoculars and camera for all the bird watching.

    Ghost Orchid

    Ghost Orchid

  13. Multiple local colleges – Edison Community College, Florida Gulf Coast University, and Ave Maria.
  14. Learn about the local Seminole & Miccosukee Indian tribes at their reservations in Big Cypress.  Then enjoy their casinos in Immokalee or Miami.
  15. Snow free sky’s year round.
  16. Take a stroll on the highly photographed Naples Pier and enjoy the amazing sunsets.
  17. Want to spend a weekend on South Beach?  Just take Alligator Alley and be there in a couple of hours.  Then come back to Naples to return your tranquility.  Southwest Florida’s road infrastructure has been carefully planned and prepared for future growth.
  18. Visit a local weekend farmers market or Oaks Farms and enjoy fresh farm produce from all the local farms in Immokalee.
  19. Naples is a boater’s paradise.  Do you have a large yacht, beach cruiser, or flats boats?  Naples Bay accommodates all of them.  Visit the beach at Key Waden Island with the family and then pull your boat up to the Riverwalk restaurant, Joes Crab Shack, Bonefish Grill, or Pinchers Crab Shack for lunch or dinner.
  20. Did I mention that there is no snow?  Visit www.ajbrealty.com and let me find your Naples FL dream home.