It has always been that way. Its a matter of logistics. Years ago a lot of people would drive to Fla and it was much easier/ faster for a new yorker to go to the east coast. Miami was also a mob haven on the east coast and there was always more action for east coast people.
There are a lot of NY/Nj in naples though.
Let me clarify my question a little bit. Why did the midwesterners start relocating to Naples and SW Florida? It’s the same distance to SE Florida as SW where Naples is located. The East coast is better in my honest opinion. Much more to offer!
