The Perks of Southwest Florida Tourist Season
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During winter months, Southwest Florida locals see a spike in tourists and seasonal residents. We call this “season,” and we already know the downfalls: heightened traffic and crowded beaches. But we often forget how important tourism is not just to our economy but also to our culture. Here are some major perks...
Benefits of Buying Beachfront Property in Southwest Florida
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Beachfront property abounds in sunny Southwest Florida. Wake up to beauty every morning and watch the sunset on your own private paradise. From Tampa to Naples, Southwest Florida dominates roughly 170 miles of coastline along the Gulf of Mexico. Take your pick from the shelly shores of Bonita Springs, the white sand of Naples...
Cape Coral Dynamic Nightlife Appeals to Younger Crowd
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This Southwest Florida city is quickly veering from “God’s Waiting Room” to the city that never sleeps. Last week, a Cape Coral City Council ordinance extended downtown bar hours to 4 a.m. The ordinance reflects a similar measure taken by St. Petersburg five years ago. Since extending bar hours in 2010, the Florida city...
Why Moving to SWFL is Perfect for Adventurous Retirees
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Want to retire to a life of adventure? Look no further than sunny Southwest Florida, where you’ll find plenty of folks doing the same thing. In fact, about 27 percent of the area is 65 years or older. And SWFL doesn’t just attract retired people: it draws fun retired people. Find friends who share your passion to adopt a...
Florida Popular for Midwesterners
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Some say Southwest Florida is a prime spot for Midwesterners, and recently, a staggering number of them have been moving to the sunshine state. About 20 percent of the nearly 60,000 people who moved to Southwest Florida between 2012 and 2013 came from the East Coast, more than any other region in the country, said the Naples...
Naples Homes Are Pricey, But Worth It
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Homes in the lower half of the sunshine state make up Florida’s most priciest homes, a Naples Daily News article said. Is there trouble in paradise? That depends on how you look at it. Pricier homes mean more people want to soak up the sun and lounge by the beach. In other words, it means there’s more of a demand....