Naples, Florida, the city on the Gulf Of Mexico started as a small fishing village only decades ago. Situated on the southwest corner of the Florida penninsula, Naples' warm winter months attract northern Americans from the Midwest and North Atlantic states. They are referred to as snowbirds by the locals. These winter residents nearly double the area's population each year. Currently, more than 200,000 residents, including noted authors, artists, business leaders and athletes make Naples their home year-round.

Annual events such as Summer Jazz On The Gulf, Indian Pow Wow Days, and the Swamp Buggy Races are just a few that residents have a chance to participate in with good old fashioned FUN! The Festival of Lights is a year's end celebration that turns Olde Naples into a glittering wonderland of 50,000 twinkling lights.

Naples has many venues for several different tastes. From old world charm to convenient and modern shopping districts. Recent additions to the area's shopping districts are a variety of bistros, cafes and coffee shops that have opened this past year along Fifth Avenue South.

Cultural treasures, such as the Philharmonic Center for the Arts and the Naples Players, bring the night to life! Live Jazz and local performers fill the evenings with music at many area restaurants.  Watersports, from fishing to skiing, surfing to sailing are the highlight of Naples.

Golf may rank as one of the most popular Neapolitan pastimes. With more than 50 courses in the Naples area, it's no wonder that so many golf enthusiasts are making Naples their home year round.

Lee County, the center of Southwest Florida, it is located 123 miles south of Tampa on the Gulf of Mexico and is equal distance from Miami. According to the 2004 U.S. Census Bureau's Estimates, the county had a population of 514,295.

Although Cape Coral is the largest city in the county in both population and in land area, Fort Myers is the seat of Lee County.

For many years Southwest Florida residents held one of the best kept secrets in the world. Miles of beautiful sandy beaches, some of the best fishing in the world, acres of prime golf courses and affordable living were something SW Floridians took for granted. 

It's also a boater's paradise in Southwest Florida. There are miles of waterfront property where many boaters keep their boats in their backyard. The Caloosahatchee River leads out to the Gulf of Mexico and into Pine Island Sound where small island hideaways are the perfect spot to anchor for the night and enjoy the peace and quiet. 

Fort Myers, a thriving city rich in history and nature, serves as gateway to a stretch of islands known for their white-sand beaches, bird life and recreational opportunities.  Professional theater, a sophisticated performing arts hall and two sports parks, which host the Boston Red Sox and Minnesota Twins for spring training, provide entertainment in the Fort Myers area. Downtown is evolving into a lively night scene where clubs, coffee houses, street performers and cafes draw a young, artsy crowd. For nature lovers, parks preserve fragile habitat while providing trails for hiking, biking and paddling. 

Cape Coral did not exist until 1958, but has developed into one of the fastest growing communities in Florida. Today it is the largest city in Lee County, in both land mass and population. Affordable living has drawn many young families to this lovely waterfront city. With its many canals and waterways, it is often thought of as the Gulf Coast's version of Venice, Italy.

Sanibel is well known for some of the best shelling beaches in the world. Fishing enthusiasts arrive from all over the country to fish the local waters and to enjoy the abundance of fresh seafood that is typical of Southwest Florida.

Low crime rate, affordable housing and a growing community are the reasons the Fort Myers/Cape Coral/Sanibel area consistently makes the "one of the best places to live" list for many major publications.