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...
Edison Awards in Fort Myers spotlight world’s top inventions and innovators
From Fort Myers Florida Weekly."For three days this month, the planet’s most illustrious minds — innovators, inventors and down-right geniuses — converge on Fort Myers Florida. The international Edison Awards annually honors those, who like its namesake Thomas Edison,...
Sunseeker Resort to Open October 2023
Sunseeker Resort is Taking Reservations for October 2023 Sunseeker is an Allegiant Airlines resort located on Charlotte Harbour in Punta Gorda, FL and is centrally located to Cape Coral, Fort Myers, Sarasota, beaches and barrier islands. All experiences offered at the...
Florida AG is Big Business
Florida AG is Big Business As you consider Florida agriculture, you probably picture citrus groves or cattle grazing in open spaces. But did you know that Florida is the country’s number one source of oranges, tomatoes, watermelons, grapefruit, sugarcane, snap beans...
Scavenger Hunt!
Scavenger Hunt! "Whether you live in Cape Coral or are just visiting, the Cape Coral Quest scavenger hunt is a great way to explore the city and win awesome prizes. Enjoy exploring and learning as you visit local businesses, parks, and fun landmarks.Earn points as you...
Southwest Florida International Airport #1
The experts at Travel Lens, an online travel publication, looked at the 50 busiest airports in the U.S. and ranked them based on several factors, including wait times, passenger satisfaction levels, and Google review ratings. Travel Lens used data from FAA, J.D....
Spring Training is Here in SWFL
Happy March! Spring has sprung here in Southwest Florida and the telling sign is Boston Red Sox and Twins spring training. From the Cape Coral Breeze: "February in Florida and Lee County has long been the true start of spring for baseball fans from across the nation...
Forbes Ranks Cape Coral #4
Forbes Ranks Cape Coral #4 In the past few years, working households have been flocking to Florida for promising career opportunities, a relatively low cost of living and no state income tax. Forbes has ranked Cape Coral as the #4 Best Places to Live in Florida for...
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...
Real Estate Market Stats vs. Comps: What’s the Difference?
Southwest Florida Real Estate StatsHow do comps compare to market statistics, and more importantly, when should you look to one over another?• COMPS: This stat helps consumers who have already decided to buy something evaluate the different options on the market;...
Southwest FL Island Hopper Songwriter Fest
Island Hopper Songwriter FestIsland Hopper Songwriter Fest is a 10-day music festival in Southwest Florida featuring performances by the greatest singer-songwriters from areas such as Nashville and also nationwide.The festival is broken up into three locations with...
Sanibel and Captiva Voted Best Islands
Captiva and Sanibel Top Picks Southwest Florida’s Sanibel and Captiva Islands voted as being in the top 15 islands in the United States by Travel+Leisure readers. Captiva is #12 and Sanibel is #13. “Located on the Gulf Coast, this island is known for its low-key vibe...
Fort Myers Boat Show 2022
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...
Southwest Florida Real Estate Purchase Process Overview
Overview The purchase process is most often very straight forward and this is a summary of the key elements. The timeframe from the day of the offer to the day of closing is 21-45 days but can be quicker or longer depending on your and the sellers' circumstances.Many...
Direct Access Vacant Lots are Rare – Should You Consider a Tear Down?
Cape Coral Direct (Sailboat) Access Residential Lots are Getting Harder to Find Should You Consider Buying an Existing, Older Home and Tearing it Down? Most of our clients that are thinking about building a new construction home start by looking at the existing vacant...
Cape Coral – Fort Myers Waterfront Tours and Taxis
Canal Cruises and Water Taxis Don'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...
Don’t Pay Scammers for a Copy of Your Deed
Letters are popping up in mailboxes of new homebuyers from a company charging $89 to send a copy of their property deed. This is a scam. There is no cost to view and print/save a copy of your deed online and it’s only just a few dollars to request a certified hardcopy...
Hometown Heroes Program in Florida
CAPE CORAL, Fla. — Governor Ron DeSantis announced the June 1 launch of the Florida Hometown Heroes Housing Program to help Floridians in over 50 critical professions purchase their first home. The Hometown Heroes Housing Program will be available to Floridians...
Lee County Property Fraud Alerts
Lee County Clerk of Court offers property owners a free service to alert themselves of potential property fraud. According to the FBI, property and mortgage fraud is one of the fastest growing white-collar crimes. Scammers file fraudulent deeds, making it appear as...
Burrowing Owl Nesting Season – Can you Build?
It is a myth that you can’t build on a lot with burrowing owls. Burrowing Owl nesting season started February 15th and continues to July 10th. The “buffering” protection zone around the burrows goes from 10 feet to 33 feet.Builders need to extend the buffer to the...
Getting Ready to Sell? Here are a Few Quick Tips
Whether it's a quick fix or a weekend project, here are nine things to tackle before selling:Wash windows and glass doorsGive the entire home a deep clean, inside and out. Declutter, declutter!Hide or store pet toys; make sure pet beds and crates are cleanIt's always...
New Direct Flights to Michigan and North Carolina
Hey Michigan and North Carolina!RSW has announced that Avelo Airlines will inaugurate nonstop service between Fort Myers and Kalamazoo (AZO) and Lansing, Michigan (LAN) and Raleigh/Durham, North Carolina (RDU) this November. This will be the first time RSW will have...
MLS Portal Video Tour
As a first step in working with you to find your dream home, we set up a private listing portal with hand-picked listings for you to browse using your criteria and wish list as a guideline. In the portal, we will have an online dialogue of properties,...
What Does Turnkey Mean?
What Does Turnkey Furnished Mean for a Home Being Offered For Sale?When a home is being offered turnkey, it means that everything is included in the sale (everything “conveys”). And by everything, it typically means everything down to the silverware and a corkscrew....
Southwest Florida Waterways
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...
Forbes: Downtown Fort Myers is a Perfect Weekend Getaway
Forbes Magazine: Downtown Fort Myers, FL Recently, Forbes posted this excellent piece on downtown Fort Myers. "A historic community once frequented by Thomas Edison, Fort Myers is the ideal destination for a relaxing weekend getaway. While nearby Sanibel and Fort...
Rehabilitation Hospital Coming to Cape Coral
Encompass Health Rehabilitation, a national health care firm, has acquired a 7.31-acre site in Cape Coral for $4.08 million. Birmingham, Ala.-based Encompass Health plans to build a freestanding, 40-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital on the site, to be named...
Yacht Club Upgrade Plans Move Forward
Cape Coral Yacht Club Community Park to Get Major Upgrade Plans for a $36.5 million upgrade to the Yacht Club park moved forward Monday when Cape Coral City Council approved a modified concept plan and agreed to hire a consulting firm to finalize the proposal. Yacht...
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...
Pet Friendly Beaches in Southwest Florida
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...
Gulf Star Marina – Fort Myers Beach
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...
Realtor.com: It’s Easy to Buy a Home in Cape Coral, Florida
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...
Virtual Shopping for Real Estate – How We Work With You Remotely
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. One reason for the brisk real estate market here is people are taking advantage of the ability to work...
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TravelWeek Magazine Explores the Pristine Beaches of Southwest FL by Boat
Island Hopping by Boat in Southwest Florida Travelweek Magazine writes about the pristine beaches in Southwest Florida, islands such as Cayo Costa and Cabbage Key, charters, kayaking, and more. Here are a few excerpts: "Hop on a water taxi, rent a boat, take one of...
Southwest Florida offers many “boatels” – Tie Up and Check In
Tie-Up and Check in at These Boatels in Cape Coral, Fort Myers and the Beaches Florida Weekly, Fort Myers Edition, recently published a detailed list of area hotels and motels on the Gulf that have docking for their guests who arrive by boat. The article provides...
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:...
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...
Cape Harbour Villas Coming Soon – New Construction at the Marina
A new waterfront development at Cape Harbour is expected to raise the bar regarding high-end living with a boating lifestyle, and people in the community are already interested.Marina Villas at Cape Harbour is a boutique luxury development inside one of Cape Coral's...
Cape Coral’s Four Mile Cove Park Celebrates Veterans
One of the most infamous battles that resulted in one of the most iconic images of the World War II era marks its 75th anniversary this week and will be remembered at Cape Coral's most prolific veteran honor area. The 75th Iwo Jima Anniversary Ceremony takes place...