Though i was over in Biscayne Bay last week and it is so nice over ther. A little wilder but younger way younger and the water is nicer and the Keys are closer dont know what prices are like over there but
I could move there.

Traffic is crazy here right now and will get far worst new developments going up everywhere again UGh

From Romeo/Washington Twp. LSC boating area but boated on all the great Lakes been on Havasu, Norman, OBX, Cumberland etc. They are all fun in different ways. My idea of freedom Is to not be land locked and have the option to go and go and go...........until the plastic melts LOL... The great loop is on the list.

GR/GH rocks its gods country. The dunes, and the U.P. (Pictured Rocks) have to be some of the best sights MI has to offer from the water.

Strike Lane is nice area they are great lots but not gulf access but close to ramps and far from nieghbors

River is great for all water sports and..... "Gator Fred" is the only person that I know of as long as I can remember. He did get on Gator Boys TV show..LOL

Looks like I might be moving down to Florida too...Job interview on Monday in Margate. Would relocate to Pompano or Boca.

Oh thats awesome. yea, i think i enjoy the boating more than the car stuff!

thanks bro!


Looking at listings until my eyes are bleeding, im interested in listings that have more space.. like 2 plus acres and additional garages etc. found stuff like that in Fort Myers and Buckingham etc. I always have a bunch of cars and im really anal about my boat so i think ill have to be farther away from the water so i can have land and garage space and still be able to afford something. I think ill piss neighbors off too much to have them right on top of me.

That or just further up river. Little longer ride out but who really cares if your boat ride is longer? Lol. Upriver there is properties with more land at way better prices.

We are also looking for a winter home in Florida (especially after this b*tch of a winter!). Are there any good MLS sites that are searchable by area/waterfront, etc? Every one I have seen is terrible. They don't seem to narrow it down enough.

I like trulia. App for phone is easy cause you can search on the map and move it around to areas you like. Not always up to date but a good starting point.

ray I read thru most of the posts. here's my thoughts. the cape is ok but has some draws backs. mostly for me they are small lots and limited as to what you can do via city ordinances. for example trailer and commercial vehicle parking. not much room for detached garages or building. yes theres a lot of canal front homes but at the same time theres no room to pull your boat and work on it atleast enough for me. plus you really have to do your homework some canals you cant get access off lift at low tide. then add to drive out the river at 25 mph to get to gulf.

im in bonita on an acre. less than 15 min to lover key ramp which is just south of ftmy beach and on the backside of the gulf.
no zoning issues and have a pretty good sized building. not that i don't like neighbors, but enjoy having a shop to work in and store all my junk.

about 15 mins to airport without getting on i75 and traffic isn't half bad.

another note, home owners insurance for 2 of my friends that own water front property in Englewood just have had major increases in their flood policies. not sure how that would effect CC but something to look at before.

good luck property hunting.

A big thing is whether you want your boat behind your house or not, sure there's bigger lots up and down the coast, but unless you don't care about the drop in the water and go access or don't want to spend a cool million the Cape seems to be the best option for us.
I hate hauling my boat, so behind the house it went, it's more what fits your boating style, good luck.

I am going back down to Cape Coral to look at few more houses at the end of the month. I have been looking on zillow at homes
in the SW but what concerns me is the bridges and the lock. Should I be looking there? and there not cheap.