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After reviewing 11 of our list of
TOP 12
, you’d have to agree...
the
Quality of Living in Southwest Florida is… "Simply Superb"!
12 REASONS... to LIVE... in SOUTHWEST FLORIDA
12. Quality of Living...
Best Place to Live and Play with SIX great towns to choose from...Any travel brochure will some it up: Beautiful beaches,
miles of scenic parks and nature preserves as well as oceans, rivers and lakes offering boating, fishing, swimming and
other recreational water sports.
What else does Florida Living have to offer? Well, Quite A Lot...
Florida has a rich and varied history that includes the city of St. Augustine, the oldest permanent European
settlement in mainland U.S., as well as the Everglades, a Wetland of International Importance that is significant to all
people of the world... And... Kennedy Space Center, where history is redefined and science/technology, continue to evolve.
BEST OF ALL... there’s the Florida climate featuring an average high of 81 and low of 60 degrees! What more could you ask
for? And...you have Six GREAT Towns from which to Choose!
SARASOTA - Seven of Relocate-America’s Top 100 Places to Live in 2008 were Florida cities. Sarasota was among them.
There are numerous reasons why Sarasota is one of the most desirable places to... vacation... live... work... and
raise a family. While maintaining a small town atmosphere, Sarasota has a big city feel with exceptional amenities...
offering some of the finest museums, art and antique galleries, as well as numerous shops and boutiques. Be prepared to
include a few evenings in Sarasota with a resident ballet, opera house, symphony, live theatre, comedy clubs, and jazz
bars. With year round sunny days and tropical breezes Sarasota invites you to partake in 60 challenging golf courses,
tennis, 35 miles of pristine beaches, boating, fishing, sight-seeing and numerous nature loving adventures.
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BRADENTON - Bordered by Tampa Bay, the Gulf of Mexico and the Manatee River the city of Bradenton is exceptionally
beautiful with easy access to island beaches, Tampa/St. Pete and Sarasota. Downtown has a hip personality featuring
antique shops, restaurants, Manatee Players Theatre, a waterfront district live with entertainment, movies in the park as
well as an active resident artist community.
Sports, recreation and eco enthusiasts will enjoy 150 miles of pristine shoreline boasting some of the most beautiful
beaches in the world. Biking and kayaking, as well as numerous beaches, bars and nightlife are plentiful.
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VENICE - Historic Spanish-style architecture provides charm and elegance to lovely tree lined boulevards and parks.
The downtown is filled with antique shops, boutiques and cafes as well as a tennis complex and great cultural activities.
Balmy evenings are pleasantly filled with concerts at the park, performances by the Venice Theatre or soothing musical
sounds provided by a local eatery.
Sports, recreation and eco enthusiasts will enjoy 150 miles of pristine shoreline boasting some of the most beautiful
beaches in the world. Biking and kayaking, as well as numerous beaches, bars and nightlife are plentiful.
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ENGLEWOOD - Naturalists have many opportunities to enjoy the flora and fauna of the tidewater flats and mangrove
islands in Englewood’s Lemon Bay. Photographers, fishermen and boaters alike can enjoy the proximity of grazing manatees,
playful dolphins or the colorful life of the birds. But Englewood is not only about the water that surrounds it, downtown
Main Street is a quaint collection of art galleries, boutiques and antique shops all within an easy, relaxing stroll.
Englewood is truly “old Florida” – unpretentious and uniquely livable.
Englewood is second on a list of top emerging U.S. destination that was reported by TripAdvisor. It is No. 1 for
being the most affordable place to retire according to Walletpop.com. It has a combination of natural, cultural and
historical amenities with feature stories appearing in “Southern Boating Mgazine’s” August edition as well as October’s
"Passage Maker", a magazine for trawler and ocean motor boats.
Off the coast of Englewood is MANASOTA KEY. It is an enchanting barrier island where high-rises and traffic lights
are non-existent; just a two-lane road shaded by live oak trees and pristine beaches. The north end has private homes
tucked behind lush tropical foliage with boat docks and private beaches. At the south end are low-rise apartments, condos
and a few restaurants and souvenir shops. If you’re looking for solitude, Blind Pass Beach provides the best opportunity
with a nature trail of dunes dotted with wild flowers on Lemon Bay. This is definitely Old Florida with a slower pace.
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PORT CHARLOTTE - This is Florida’s premier Eco-Tourism destination with “Sail Magazine” rating Charlotte Harbor
among the “Top Ten Greatest Places to Sail”. Located on the northern bank of the Peace River, Port Charlotte and Charlotte
County boasts 165 miles of man-made waterways, estuaries, nature trails and five national wildlife Refuges that attract
people from all over the world. This includes Boca Grande, Don Pedro Island, El Jobean, Cape Haze, Little Gasperilla
Island, Palm Island and Placida.
Port Charlotte, the county’s geographical center, is home to the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra, as well as the
Charlotte County Historical Center, a waterfront museum featuring changing glimpses into the area’s past.
With its low crime rate and ample employment opportunities, more and more families are choosing Port Charlotte as
their new hometown. The city has received a number of accolades for its quality of life, and the venerable Money Magazine
Money Magazine recently named Port Charlotte the "Best Place in the South", an award that has been echoed by
several other publications.
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PUNTA GORDA - Where the Peace River flows into Charlotte Harbor and the Gulf of Mexico, you’ll find a most
enchanting historic little town. Featuring palm lined Streets, restored period homes, brick lanes, old fashioned gas
lamps and park like settings... with... nearly everything waterfront... from hotels to restaurants, shops and parks.
Money Magazine rated Punta Gorda the “Second Best Place to Live in America”. In 2005, Golf Digest ranked Punta
Gorda #3 on their list of best cities for golf. This is where you’ll find a slower than average pace, with little night
life... not even a movie theater...But, you’ll love its small town feel. With bike paths, 2 mile bay walk, access to
fantastic island beaches and exhilarating eco-friendly adventures, you’ll be too tired for anything more!!!
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All six of these communities enjoy the hospitality of a small town atmosphere with the clean and modern elements of much
bigger cities. Come, see for yourself what beautiful Southwest Florida has to offer.
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RE-INVENT YOURSELF in SOUTHWEST FLORIDA
Live, Work & Play on Florida's Gulf Coast
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA has IT ALL!
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