Southwest Florida is the location of our 3 branch offices: Naples, Ft. Myers and Port Charlotte.

Southwest Florida is a wonderful location, bringing people together from everywhere to live, work and relax in a sun-drenched atmosphere. People here enjoy living in a tree-lined mix of residential and commercial streets hugging the Gulf of Mexico.

Southwest Florida enjoys the benefits of being in a subtropical zone. Our area is known for its "Mediterranean" climate, one of long, sultry summers and dry cool winters. The average temperature is in the low 70s during peak season (Thanksgiving through Easter) and even during the summer months, the temperature rarely goes much above 90 degrees.

Southwest Florida is a shopper's and diner's paradise. Shoppers here are a discerning group of residents and visitors from across the state and around the world. Naples in particular, is known as the place to find superb jewelry, elegant resort wear, antiques, special gifts, and home furnishings, often made by local artisans. And, no matter what's on the menu, our area offers more options for dining, from a light bite at a sidewalk bistro or a hearty breakfast, to a gourmet dinner.

Southwest Florida is a great place to do business. For most of the past 20 years, Southwest Florida has been near the top of the list of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas of the country. The median age is 44.1 -- more than two years younger than a year ago, which reflects ongoing migration of working-age men and women to the area. As the population has grown, so has the economic vitality of the area. Collier County's population grew 65 percent during the 1990s. During the last three years of that decade alone, retail sales were up 30 percent, to $4.3 billion. The workforce increased by 37 percent in the '90s. Our area is projected to be among the highest for projected employment growth for 1997-2002. Despite these big numbers, Southwest Florida maintains an entrepreneurial spirit, which makes it ideal for having your own business here.

Southwest Florida provides excellent educational opportunities for all ages. New elementary and high schools are being built to accommodate the influx of families moving to the area. Our area also boasts several excellent opportunities for advanced education: Florida Gulf Coast University, Edison Community College and International College and the Lorenzo Walker Institute of Technology.

Southwest Florida has a progressive medical community featuring celebrated physicians and state-of-the-art healthcare facilities. For example, the Naples Community Hospital Healthcare System is the hub of the region's outstanding healthcare facilities. NCH, with more than 500 physicians serving 2 hospitals and 26 satellite facilities, is known throughout the southeast for its comprehensive, integrated range of services. Additionally, Cleveland Clinic provides routine care while specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of complex medical conditions requiring extended care.

For visitors, retirees, business owners and growing families, Southwest Florida is PARADISE.

For more information about each of our area locations see below:

For more information about the benefits of owning a business in the Southwest Florida area contact VR Business Brokers of SW Florida.

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