Southwest Florida's on the move...and we're being Chase(d)

Many times it would be easy, living in Southwest Florida to just lay back by the pool, soak in the 80 degree weather, and sigh, "it just doesn't get any better than this!"

Wel,l considering the difficulties of the last 3-5 years I've just got to tell you

it is getting better...much better...and we're being

Chase(d)

What do I mean by that, well let me tell you.

When I first arrived in Southwest Florida I marveled at times on Publics ability to identify the new "hot" areas. Back 15-20 years ago they were the anchor for a commercial plaza on the corner of Santa Barabara and Pine Island Road. On the surface it seemed foolish as there was literally next to nothing there, but they must have had marketing studies to support the move. Now fast forward...this area is one of the most vibrant and active areas in Cape Coral. Publics has continued to be first into growth markets, where the growth had not yet occurred or was just beginning.

Now we're being

Chased

For years it seemed odd to me that Chase didn't have much of a banking presence in Southwest Florida (if any). Even during the go go years I didn't really see or feel Chase anywhere. Seemed odd, but now it seems like Chase branches are going up everywhere; Colonial, College, Winkler, and elsewhere. All at once, quickly, and everywhere.

What are their studies telling them?

I don't know, but their actions certainly support a belief that Southwest Florida is moving in the right direction.

there's more

here's the headline from the local rag yesterday morning;

Jobs, housing making strides

Lee's unemployment lowest it has been in three years

HOME SALES...prices for the year and month end soar

We're on the move, in an extemely postive way. Maybe you'd like to come join us.

Just for a little tease, let's go back to the beginning. You know kicking back at the pool. Here's what the weather will look like today, and for the next few days;

today   80 degrees   Monday 81   Tuesday   80   Wednesday   82   Thursday   81

Right now are you screaming unfair! well

we're being chased by Chase

Come on down and join in!