Southwest Florida Lifestyle Articles
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...
Fort Myers Boat ShowThe 50th Annual Fort Myers Boat Show once again takes over the historic downtown riverfront, November 10-13, 2022. This is the largest display of boats, boating products, and services on Florida’s west coast, featuring over 600 boats on land and in...
Canal Cruises and Water TaxisDon't Have a Boat? No Worries!Here is a sampling of captains offering waterfront tours and transportation. Afterall, to really immerse yourself in Southwest Florida, you need see it from the water! Most of the tour operators offer a...
Lee County Waterways ToolDid you know there is a Southwest Florida Waterways tool? While it's not meant to be a navigational aid for boaters, it is a good overview of some of the basics such as marinas, boat ramps, reefs, and shipwrecks. For example, the waterway...
Curious about the Gulf Access housing market in Cape Coral? We did some work for you and assembled a snapshot of waterfront homes in Cape Coral that came on the market in the last 14 days.
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...
The Southwest Florida tourism bureau makes it easy to find pet friendly beaches, restaurants, and more. Bringing a dog to The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel is easier than ever."Nothing makes a dog happier than a day by the sand, so we’ve made finding...
Fort Myers Beach Has a New MarinaBilled as "The World’s First SMART Marina"From their web site:Gulf Star Marina is the world’s first marina to use ASAR technology. ASAR is a revolutionary automated storage and retrieval system. This advanced technology – with...
In 2020, Cape Coral Florida is Realtor.com's #1 Pick Reasonably priced Cape Coral, a city with about 400 miles of canals on Florida's southwestern coast making it popular with vacation home buyers and seniors, snagged the top spot. The metro's median home list price...
While times are a bit crazy right now, people still have dreams and goals that involve real estate, and so we want our subscribers to know we are open for business. Properties are selling quickly! It's the open spaces, the fresh air, and the sunshine that are so...