Waves of hurricanes? Cocaine warlords on every corner? Debunking misconceptions about Florida is one key to unlocking the state's troubled property market to prospective buyers from Britain, says John Mike, chairman of the Realtors Association of the Palm Beaches.
NAPLES - Travelers to this west coast Florida city are a discerning lot. They prefer upscale hotels with fitness centers, concierge and spa services, high-thread-count sheets and plenty of plump pillows. It's not surprising the town has two Ritz-Carltons and several tony boutique hotels.
About 150 people gathered in the sunshine at Cambier Park for the third annual Naples AIDS Walk, a fundraiser for Island Coast AIDS Network (ICAN). Event participants doubled last year's turnout and the fundraising goal was exceeded with more than $14,000 raised by afternoon.
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