Marco Island sits 10 miles off the coast of Naples in the Gulf of Mexico.

And in the last month -- their market has turned and sales have tripled.

Local realtor Barb Cooper reports that "after a leveling of prices during the end of 2005 and 2006, we are experience a definite turn around. Prices are back to the 2004 levels with millions of Baby Boomers wanting to come to Southwest Florida & the Marco Island area. They are seeking the beauty of our beaches, the quality of life, our Caribbean landscaping, our fabulous weather, and much more."

Homes on the market range in price from $278,000 to $6,900,000.

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Published: January 18, 2008

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