Refreshing Gulf of Mexico waters invite exploration of thousands of barrier islands. Thousands of miles of green inland bays, canals, lakes, creeks and riverways grant scenic backdrops to homes. Fishing, boating, beaching, tennis, running, biking, hiking, skating, hockey, baseball, volleyball, and all kinds of water sports rival any destination. Construction, tourism, investment income, agriculture and light manufacturing undergird our local economy. Most working families make their living servicing the growing population.
Many affluent retirees swing their support into cultural endeavors.
Naples' Philharmonic Center for the Arts, the crown jewel, leads scores of initiatives. Intellectual pursuits satisfy curious minds through six universities and colleges, two technical training institutions and some 20 public libraries in addition to K-12 schoolrooms. New Florida Gulf Coast University, the state's 10th, perfectly complements the educational and business climate. Winging into Southwest Florida International Airport, visitors notice the bustle of expanding gateways to points throughout the U.S. and Europe. Driving I-75 allows a direct shot from Michigan to Southwest Florida.