Many people outside Florida don't
realize that East and West Coast Florida are vastly different in lifestyles
and even ambiance in general. Though Miami and Naples are only a couple hour's
drive from one coast to the other - they are really worlds apart!
Ft. Myers and
Naples are only about two hours drive from bustling
Miami hot spots - but worlds apart at the same time.
The West Coast Florida lifestyle is modern meets
rustic -
well planned towns and lots of unspoiled spaces available to visit.
Sanibel Island is a golfer's paradise.
The Everglades
is a treasure right in your back yard.When you head south over
Tampa
Bay's Skyway Bridge you will
begin to notice a more relaxed lifestyle - even from laid-back
St
Petersburg.
First stop is
Bradenton with
beautiful, un crowded beaches and an old coastal town atmosphere.
Sarasota
is a thoroughly modern city and the summer home of the
Ringling Brothers Circus.
And, like all other cities along Florida's Southwest
Coast, you'll enjoy frequent
outdoor
festivals featuring music arts, food and
fireworks. Sarasota features a robust economy and business opportunities
that cater to upscale tourists as well as locals.
In addition to being a great place to raise a family, there are
great
opportunities for buying the home you always wanted.
With the economy the way it is now many people are deciding to let go
of seldom used vacation homes and investment properties at lower than their estimated
value.
One of the Best Perks of Living in Florida: No State Income Tax!
Another often overlooked advantage, especially for families, on the SouthWest Coast of Florida, is a far less transient population than Florida's East Coast (e.g., Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, etc).
Florida's Business Tax Advantages are Amongst the Best in the US -
"Florida ranks among the best states for business and entrepreneurs because of its pro-business state tax policies and competitive cost of doing business. The state is proud of its competitive and targeted financial advantages."Florida's Competitive Cost of Doing Business:
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