Quotes by Janet Watermeier

“Its sunny. We have no income tax. I think a lot of boomers will stay put and get second and third homes, and were a candidate for that.”

“Southwest Florida will capture its fair share of boomers. But well have to deal with transportation issues, work-force housing issues, water-supply issues, and health-care and retirement care will get reshaped.”

“Because of the low unemployment rate, many local employers are already tapping into the retiree market by offering flexible hours and benefits for flex-time employees. Progressive companies often seek out retiree employees as they have found they generally have a strong work ethic.”

“They know the system and just need some upgrades and enhancements. Its not that we are rewarding a bad company. They are a good company. But we just need to make the system work better, so you wont have to wait so long for your bags.”