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Looking towards the end of the year, it's a
great time for personal reflection. Celebrating
accomplishments, successes and so many things
to be thankful for. It's also a time to anticipate
changes and new beginnings ahead, whether it's a
new business venture, a new home, or taking that
vacation you've always dreamed about.
Many of you may be thinking of acquiring a new
home in 2015. Perhaps a new luxury waterfront
condominium is on your wish list, or a downtown
urban residence with world-class dining and
entertainment options just steps from your front
door is more to your liking. A myriad of new
luxury condominium properties are springing up
across the area, each with its own amenity-rich
lifestyle. We explore this new construction boom
in Condo Living for the new Millennium in this issue.
If you are looking for the ultimate waterfront
view, VUE Sarasota Bay offers perhaps the most
breathtaking views on the entire Gulf Coast
featured on page 16, pictured below. Also in this
issue, we spotlight the enviably placed private
community of Bird Key and the tropical leisurely
paradise of Marco Island.
For those planning a getaway, Southwest Florida
offers a diverse collection of cities, each with
their own distinct personality and flair. Read our
destination guides in this issue for a visit to Fort
Myers, Venice and Davis Islands. Also, preview our
selection of the best concerts, festivals, plays and
other events coming to the region.
Be sure to check out our Video-Mags, where we
have concert clips and video tours embedded into
the pages. Our Video-mags allow us to expand
the conversation beyond the page in a new and
engaging way for readers, in print and online.
Throughout the magazine, video icons will
notify you to explore more of the story on
our website floridahomesmag.com.
Wishing you a very happy and healthy
New Year!
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Jules Lewis Gibson
Publisher & Editor
WELCOME from the Publisher
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