Alternatives to South Florida in Winter
We are interested in alternative destinations to South Florida in the winter. It is just becoming way too crowded and expensive down here. Between the influx of people from the Northern United States ...
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TugCE wrote:
I lived in Naples, FL for almost 15 years until I moved to Leesburg in 2003. In the time I lived there I saw the attitude of the people there change. Naples used to be where the rich could go and not have to act rich. Now that these people are gone and their children are now enjoying the money that Mom and Dad made and like acting rich. When my now wife and I were dating we were looking for a sticks and bricks in Naples, we almost bought one but did not. When people ask me what Naples is like I always say the same thing, if you send you child to school with LAST Years Corvette there must be money problems at home and they are now able to receive FREE Lunch at school.
So many of my friends have moved out of there because of the attitudes and it is really a shame as it is a beautiful place to live.
Thanks for posting, I was starting to think I was the only one. Regarding the wealthy. I owned a service business and worked with many, many, ultra-wealthy people.
The "old" money, (they made the money themselves) were usually very gracious and knew how to handle themselves, and their money.
The problem came in with the younger ones that did NOT make the money, but rather were given it. They were BORN on third base, but they thought they hit a triple!
Now after 35 years, I am retired, and glad of it. Naples is not the paradise it was in the 60's.
