Sarasota or Ft. Myers
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I am a real estate agent in the Cape Coral/Ft Myers area. I have lived on a canal in Cape Coral for a few years, I could show you around and show you what is available in this area.
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I have been a licensed contractor working on homes from Siesta Key down to Marco for 16 years. Been running hot rod boats all along. Have lived in a couple different homes in Cape the entire time. I think if you are after the most expensive gulf /bay properties then you go maybe to Sarasota/Siesta Key area, Sanibel, Fort Myers, parts of Bonita, Naples and Marco. If you are after a lot on a navigable canal with gulf access I believe Cape would have the largest selection. Need to pay attention, I have seen many a home that looks to have a great lot, that is supposedly "minutes" away from the gulf. Come to find out you need to go thru a lock, or worse yet under a bridge, or the idle zone is 45 minutes to an hour away from a major river or bay. Cape has a few of these. But I think the number of desirable lots there definitely outweigh the restricted lots locations, overall having the best selection. Good luck!
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Need to pay attention, I have seen many a home that looks to have a great lot, that is supposedly "minutes" away from the gulf. Come to find out you need to go thru a lock, or worse yet under a bridge, or the idle zone is 45 minutes to an hour away from a major river or bay. Cape has a few of these. But I think the number of desirable lots there definitely outweigh the restricted lots locations, overall having the best selection. Good luck!
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The waterfront RE market is on fire here, neighbor just sold his canal front home:
1455 Centaurus Ct, Merritt Island, FL 32953 | Zillow
1455 Centaurus Ct, Merritt Island, FL 32953 | Zillow
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I went with Sarasota, well accually Bradenton (9 month rent). I will be there in mid July. Now, whose boat am I buying booze and fuel for to show me the ropes?
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I’ve lived in Naples 37 years but spend much of my time with my buddies on their boats up off Fort Myers beach.
Naples is on Fire , been trying to buy a place for my sister-in-law but everything just fly's out the door if it’s under a half a million.
Naples is great because of the local local government and the numerous beach accesses.
Fort Myers beach is fun to party at but the traffic is beyond horrific and the crappy water coming out of the Caloosahatchee ruins swimming . Red Tide never ends here. Beach access for Fort Myers is very limited
My buddy lives up in St Pete. Reasonable housing prices with a great happening city. Again limited beach access unless you have a boat to go out to Clearwater.
Sarasota is very nice and has great water quality and beach access and is hands above Fort Myers.
Naples is on Fire , been trying to buy a place for my sister-in-law but everything just fly's out the door if it’s under a half a million.
Naples is great because of the local local government and the numerous beach accesses.
Fort Myers beach is fun to party at but the traffic is beyond horrific and the crappy water coming out of the Caloosahatchee ruins swimming . Red Tide never ends here. Beach access for Fort Myers is very limited
My buddy lives up in St Pete. Reasonable housing prices with a great happening city. Again limited beach access unless you have a boat to go out to Clearwater.
Sarasota is very nice and has great water quality and beach access and is hands above Fort Myers.
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I have officially landed in Cape Coral. I bought a home on a direct access salt canel - SE 10th Street. My dock permits are submitted, dock build will be sometime this spring (fingers crossed). I'm bringing down the little 28 ft cigarette 'bicycle' next week.
I have yet to be on the water in Florida, only knowing lake life from my past 20+ years. Who's willing to take a Okie out for an afternoon? I have fuel and booze.
Chad
I have yet to be on the water in Florida, only knowing lake life from my past 20+ years. Who's willing to take a Okie out for an afternoon? I have fuel and booze.
Chad
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I cannot offer a boat at this point in Cape Coral but I have followed this thread since it was started. I hope you will share your experiences and new ownership to this area. Like many, a course for Fla is in our future, Congrats on the new purchase.
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