Waterfront Communities and Neighborhoods in Southwest Florida

Local Knowledge and Safety on the Waters

Local Knowledge and Safety on the Waters

Local Knowledge! Many newbie boaters here have experience on lakes and rivers – that’s great. The ICW, Caloosahatchee River and Gulf of Mexico pose a different kind of boating experience. There are many way to learn about SWFL boating. Local captains will provide...

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Gulf Access Market Listings

Gulf Access Market Listings

Here is an update of Gulf Access Homes on the market today. There are many options! For those looking for a project house, there are certainly options. Some have no storm damage, some have damage and are remediated (ready for rehab), and some are most likely tear...

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What Are Canal Speed Limits?

What Are Canal Speed Limits?

What’s the Speed Limit in Canals? Put simply, most people describe it as the slowest speed possible while maintaining control of the vessel. There is no universal figure that applies, for good reason. Here’s the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission definition: “Slow...

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Yacht Club Cape Coral Updates

Yacht Club Cape Coral Updates

The Cape Coral Yacht Club is a popular area for boaters. Most Yacht Club homes for sale are direct access, also referred to as Sailboat Access homes (no fixed bridges). There are yet some vintage bungalow style homes in the Yacht Club for sale, along with luxury...

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Boating Destinations in Southwest Florida

Boating Destinations in Southwest Florida

Discover Boating Options in Southwest Florida One of the reasons Southwest Florida is so popular for boaters is that there are endless destinations for day cruising, anchoring, or overnights at marinas. And of course, the aqua blue waters of the Gulf of Mexico, the...

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Cruising the Southwest Florida Coast

Cruising the Southwest Florida Coast

Great Article in Boat US Magazine Cruising Southwest Florida Coast Pine Island, Sanibel, Captiva, Cayo Costa, Useppa... Southwest Florida Yacht Charters, based in Cape Coral Florida at Tarpon Point Marina, organized the trip for the writers.Here are some excerpts:...

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Cape Coral Tarpon Hunters Club Largest in World

Cape Coral Tarpon Hunters Club Largest in World

Did you know that Fort Myers may owe its existence as a winter resort to a tarpon fisherman? In March 1885, a New Yorker, fishing off Punta Rassa, landed a nearly 6-foot tarpon with a rod and reel. The prevailing opinion of the day was that tarpon could not be caught...

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