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Scale: PBC has 138+ communities including mega-condos with 6,500–13,280 units. Naples/Fort Myers has fewer but includes The Villages (130,000+ residents) and a strong Del Webb presence. Legacy condos: PBC has the densest concentration of affordable legacy condos in Florida (Century Village, Kings Point). Naples/Fort Myers has fewer legacy options at this scale. New construction: Both markets have active new construction from GL Homes, Kolter, and national builders. Cost: PBC entry prices are lower ($80K condos vs $200K+ in most Naples communities). Gulf coast communities tend to start higher. Climate: Both are subtropical South Florida. PBC faces Atlantic hurricanes; Naples faces Gulf storms. Insurance costs are high on both coasts. Airport: PBC has PBI (Palm Beach International). Naples has RSW (Southwest Florida International). Both are regional airports with strong Northeast connections.
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