Just Listed 29140 Brendisi Way #201

Elaborated furnished and decorated 2nd floor coach home with private preserve view and western exposure in Brendisi at Mediterra. Featuring a unique and spacious front driveway on this end unit home. The kitchen boasts granite countertops, tumbled marke backsplash, wood cabinets and stainless steel appliances. The great room features decorative ironwork, custom mirrors and tray ceiling. The crown molding, Venetian plaster and faux finish add to the glamour of this home. This rarely occupied coach home shows like a model. Multiple levels of membership are available at the Mediterra Golf and Beach Club.

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Mediterra resident named chairman for AIG

The new chairman for AIG, American International Group Inc, calls Naples, Florida his home. Late Wednesday, Harvey Golub resigned as the company's chairman. Robert Miller, whose primary home is in Mediterra was chosen to succeed Golub, effective immediately.

The leadership change came as a result of a clash between Golub and teh companies CEO Bob Benmosche. In a resignation letter released by AIG, Golub said Benmosche informed the board of directors that the two executives thad a working relationship that was "ineffective and unsustainable."

Miller, 68, has been traveling and could not be reached for comment. He was elected to AIG's board last year and is chairman of the MidOcean Partners. He was formerly a CEO and chairman for Delphi Corporationi, an auto parts maker in Michigan that he helped guide through chapter 11 bankruptcy.

AIG, a leading international insurance company, has made headlines for it's massive losses and controversies over it's executive bonuses. In Sept. 2008, the federal government decided to rescue the company.

Miller's wife, Jill, said he had interviews lined up with Wall Street Journal and New York Times on Friday and Saturday. He planned to return to Naples this weekend. His appointment, she aid, came as a surprise to everyone."

"I think he has support from around the country," she said. "This is a big job and this is to help his country. That's why he's doing it. Anything he does is for the good of somebody or something."

The couple has lived in Mediterra since last November. They also have homes in Michigan and New York.(source: naples news, 7-16-10)

Where America's money is moving-Naples, Florida!

Surprise surprise.. America's wealthy like the warm weather and low taxes. That's the recent data from the IRS, analyzed by Forbes, on moves between counties. We looked for counties that the rich are moving to in big numbers.

At the top of the list was Collier county(Naples, Florida). Tax returns for over 15,000 showed moves to Collier county from other parts of the country in 2008. The average reported income was $76,161 per person or $304,644 per family(4 people) for people moving to Naples, Florida. Although there we're more reported resident's moving away the average income of those departing was only $26,128 per person.(source: Forbes 6-14-2010)

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