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Aerial view of beachfront resorts and white sand in Bonita Springs, Florida.
The Gulf side, sunsets included

Southwest Florida

Gulf sunsets, powder beaches, and an upscale, retiree-friendly pace.

Life here

What Southwest Florida feels like

Southwest Florida — Naples, Sarasota, the Gulf coast — trades the Atlantic sunrise for those famous Gulf sunsets, calm warm water, and a refined, resort-style pace beloved by retirees.

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$600K+
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The honest numbers

This is an upscale market — Naples averages north of $600,000, driven by affluent retirees, with waterfront far higher. Sarasota and the surrounding coast offer somewhat more range. Beautiful, calm, and priced accordingly.

Worth knowing

The Gulf sunsets are unmatched, and for the right budget it's paradise. If you love the water but want more home for your money, the Atlantic side — especially the Treasure Coast — is worth comparing before you decide.

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Marco Island
From above

Southwest Florida from the air

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What could you save moving to Florida?

No state income tax and lower property taxes apply across Florida — here's an honest estimate for your move.

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Estimates based on published state and county averages — not tax advice. Your exact figures depend on your home, county, income, and exemptions. Maria will prepare your personalized analysis.

Property-tax rates: WalletHub (2026, on 2024 Census median home value) & Ownwell (St. Lucie County). Retirement-income treatment: state revenue departments. Florida homestead exemption modeled at $50K.

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Satellite aerial view of Riverland, Port St. Lucie, Florida
Port St. Lucie, FL

Riverland

GL Homes · 55+

The newest and most-talked-about 55+ destination in PSL. 4,000 acres by GL Homes with the traffic-free Paseo greenway and the Sports & Racquet Club.

From $550KExplore
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Port St. Lucie, FL

PGA Village Verano

Kolter Homes · All ages

Age-targeted community wrapped around the PGA Golf Club with included membership privileges and South Florida's largest private pickleball complex (27 courts).

From $400KExplore
Satellite aerial view of Del Webb Tradition, Port St. Lucie, Florida
Port St. Lucie, FL

Del Webb Tradition

Pulte · 55+

The first Del Webb 55+ community in Southeast Florida. Walk or golf-cart to downtown Tradition. Excellent for snowbirds transitioning to full-time.

From $400KExplore

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A friendly, honest note

Curious about the Treasure Coast?

Southwest Floridais a genuinely great place — this isn't a knock on it. If value, calm, and 55+ community living are high on your list, the Treasure Coast is worth a look before you decide.

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