"Don White" wrote in message
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hey NOYB...
see attached... http://www.hfxnews.com/

A book has been printed listing the top 60 places to retire in North
America, and according to the author's criteria Halifax rates among the
top
ten.. no word if Naples even made the list.



Naples Ranked as One of the Top 50 U.S. Cities for Retirement

In his book, "Retire in Style," Warren R. Bland ranked Naples 32nd in
the nation and among three Florida cities chose as the best areas for
retirement.

Bland, a California State University geography professor, took several
years to research his list of the top 50 retirement towns, extensively
traveling around the country and the state of Florida to analyze a variety
of factors including: landscaping, climate, quality of life, cost of living,
transportation, retail services, community services, recreational
activities, cultural/educational activities, work/volunteer activities,
crime rate and public safety.

Naples earned a top score of five for its recreational activities and
retail services and low scores in the cost of living and transportation.
According to Bland, when he visited Naples two years ago, the current public
transportation system was not yet running, contributing to his low
transportation ranking.

Although Bland indicates Naples' cost of living is higher than many
retirement towns, he also feels Naples is worth it.

"It's an exceptional place. Let's face it, Naples is affordable to a
lot of people." said Bland.

"NOYB" wrote in message
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snip
Naples earned a top score of five for its recreational activities
and
retail services and low scores in the cost of living and transportation.
According to Bland, when he visited Naples two years ago, the current
public
transportation system was not yet running, contributing to his low
transportation ranking.

snip

Halifax could have rated higher except for the climate and crime???
Seems some people don't like the "severe four season weather" and as for
crime...it's a major seaport and naval base. Gotta be a few shady people
lurking around.

"Don White" wrote in message
news

"NOYB" wrote in message
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snip
Naples earned a top score of five for its recreational activities
and
retail services and low scores in the cost of living and transportation.
According to Bland, when he visited Naples two years ago, the current
public
transportation system was not yet running, contributing to his low
transportation ranking.

snip

Halifax could have rated higher except for the climate and crime???


But climate and crime affects *everybody* who lives there. High prices and
lack of public transportation are non-issues for someone who already lives
in Naples, and never takes public transportation.