The October 2008 issue of AARP has voted the Naples area as #10 Healthiest Hometowns in the nation. Quoting a summary here: “The area has hung on to its small-town feel: its beaches and art scene (more than 134 galleries in the vicinity) are often voted tops in the nation. And for links lovers, it’s heaven: Naples–Marco Island has the second most golf holes per capita in the country. In our survey, residents got high scores for regular exercise, healthy eating, and not smoking, so it’s no surprise that the area also has one of the lowest cancer mortality rates going.
The downside is high housing prices and a high cost of living. Naples has been hit hard by the foreclosure crisis—but that means you might be able to find some bargains here.”  For more information click here.

My opinion is that the rebound has started in rentals and will start in home purchases this fall. Avoid the rush and get the BEST BUYS now...joe

Lots of people are talking about oil and such... Mr. Pickens is doing something:

It's an addiction that threatens our economy, our environment and our national security. It touches every part of our daily lives and ties our hands as a nation and a people.

The addiction has worsened for decades and now it's reached a point of crisis.

In 1970, we imported 24% of our oil.
Today it's nearly 70% and growing.

Click here to see Mr Pickens Plan.... joe