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...
January 2020 Real Estate Market Statistics for Lee County Florida
Closed Sales Up Double Digits Again for January for Cape Coral and Fort Myers Lee County’s housing market saw a double digit increase in both Single Family and Townhouse and Condos for closed salescompared to January 2019, according to the latest statistics just...
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...
Market Update – Southwest Florida Statistics
Incredible Real Estate Market Statistics for Southwest Florida Cape Coral Real Estate Update, Fort Myers Real Estate Update (Fort Myers, FL – January 22, 2020) – Lee County’s housing market saw a significant increase in both Single Family, Townhouse and Condos for...
Exciting Times at Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU)
Florida Gulf Coast University Growing The first phase of a campus recreation center is on track to open in January. The $18.2 million project broke ground in September 2018, and a grand opening of the facility is scheduled for Feb. 7 as part of homecoming. The...
Tiny Boat Has Launched!
"La Tortuga" was launched during the Christmas holiday. Video of "La Tortuga" Arriving at the Dock
Village Square Update
A massive, upscale office, six-story parking garage, multi-family condominium complex and commercial development to encompass an entire city block is finally seeing movement off Cape Coral Parkway. Downtown Village Square, which has been talked about since 2006....
Thankful
Who doesn't love Thanksgiving?Family, friends and food -- slow-roasted turkey, heaping bowls of stuffing and oh, my, pumpkin pie! -- Thanksgiving is an American holiday and American fairy tale, all in one.We gather, we give thanks, and we mark a tradition dating back...
Using Your Matrix Private Listing Portal
Getting the Most out of Your Private Listing Portal from SageRealtor Group 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...
WalletHub: Cape Coral is Friendly, Affordable, and a Great Place to Fish
WalletHub found Cape Coral ranked high when it came to friendliness, cost of living, weather, and places to fish. Many retirees in Cape Coral are early retirees. The city's average age is 42. According to "2019’s Best & Worst Places to Retire" by WalletHub, Cape...
La Placita – A New Mixed Used Project in Downtown Cape Coral
Plans in the Works for New Hub of Entertainment and Office Space in Downtown Cape CoralFrom the developers:La Placita de Cape Coral, will be the hub of downtown Cape Coral where business, art, and eclectic dining will all come together. There will be four - two and...
Pine Island Village in Cape Coral Will have Mixed Use and Class A Office Space
Pine Island Village in Cape Coral to Break Ground A new high end commercial development is in the works along Pine Island Road. Local developer/builder Ray Masciana plans to break ground on Pine Island Village in December. He’s working with Carlos Acosta, broker/owner...
The Farmers’ Almanac is predicting a miserable winter 2020
If you didn't like last winter, you may want to stop reading right now. The 2020 Farmers' Almanac's extended weather forecast is calling for a "Polar Coaster Winter," with plenty of frigid temperatures and snow for a majority of the country. “Our extended forecast is...
Real Estate Is Americans’ Preferred Long-Term Investment
When asked about the best investment for 10-plus years, 31% picked real estate with millennials the top pro-real estate generation. Only 20% preferred stocks.NEW YORK – When it comes to how Americans prefer to invest long-term, real estate is still the...
July 2019 Real Estate Market Numbers for Southwest Florida
Lee County’s housing market saw an increase in July in closed sales compared to July 2018. Year-over-year, sales were up by 8.2% for Single Family and a whopping 17.2% for Condos & Townhouse.The sales are up a bit compared to June 2019. July showed...
Cape Coral Bicycling Gets Even More Popular
With hundreds of miles of relatively flat, linear-patterned roads, Cape Coral is a bicycling paradise. Advocates and leaders for the ultra-healthy recreation aren’t just coasting along satisfied with these exceptional characteristics - they are propelling...
Cape Coral, Fort Myers make Top 5 most popular cities for vacation homes in United States
Cape Coral #4 for Vacation Homes, Fort Myers #5 Business Insider (and the U.S. Census), the Southwest Florida cities made the Top 5 of the most popular cities for vacation homes in the U.S. The financial and business news site teamed up with online real...
Paradise Isles Back on the Drawing Board
Paradise Isle in North Fort Myers to be Re-zonedParadise Isle (formerly Paradise Preserve and before that Lochmoor) would be the first significant development in North Fort Myers since the recession. Plans for the property by a previous developer were...
Allegiant Adds More Flights for Southwest Florida
More ways to travel to Southwest Florida Allegiant Air is adding more flight destinations from Punta Gorda Airport. Beginning in mid-November, you'll be able to fly non-stop to: -Memphis, Tennessee-Elmira, New York-Charleston, South Carolina-Sioux Falls,...
About the Florida Condo Document Review Period
State Law in Florida Provides for a 3 Day Condominium Document Review By state law, Florida has a 3 day review period for condo purchasers. A “condo” might be a condominium, a townhome, carriage home or other attached unit or even a detached single family...
Steakhouse and Rooftop Bar Coming to Cape Coral
George Lukas, owner of Ceno Grille, plans to celebrate the groundbreaking of a new, four-story steakhouse and skybar at 1415 Cape Coral Parkway, not far across the Cape Coral Bridge and adjacent to Big John's Plaza. Prime 239, named for the area code and...
Most Fun States to Visit in America
Florida the #2 Fun State in the Nation And no state income taxes either. Unlike the #1 State, California. Florida ranks 2nd for entertainment and recreation and 11th for nightlife. Not surprisingly, Nevada ranked #1 for nightlife. And #2 for nightlife...
South Cape Coral Real Estate Market Snapshot
Curious about the Cape Coral Real Estate Market? Here are two market reports: one that provides pending and sold listing data for South Cape Coral and another that provides a neighborhood snapshot for the city of Cape Coral. South Cape Coral Market Activity Cape Coral...
Cape Coral New Residents Club
The Cape Coral New Resident Club was formed to help you make new friends as you learn about your new home town with its multitude of social and outdoor activities. The club was established in 1967 and has over 800 current members. You will be part of a...
Fort Myers #12 on US News and World Report List
Fort Myers #12 on U.S. News and World Report Best Places List Four Florida cities made U.S News & World Report's annual list of the most desirable places to live in 2019. Fort Myers, Sarasota, Pensacola and Port St. Lucie all earned spots on the list...
Downtown Cape Coral to Get Parking Garage and Flyover
Cape Coral CRA approves five-year work planThe Community Redevelopment Agency gave its approval to a multi-million dollar Capital Work Plan, with the central pieces being a large parking garage and a pedestrian walkover, both of which are expected to be...
Estero Florida Real Estate Market Snapshot
Curious about the Estero Florida Estate Market? Here are two market reports: one that provides pending and sold listing data for Estero and another that provides a neighborhood snapshot for the city of Estero. Estero Market Activity Estero Neighborhood...
What Are The Top US Metro Areas For Mosquitos?
Orkin Ranks Top Metropolitan Areas for MisquitosNo Florida Cities are On the ListHere are the top Metro areas, according to Orkin's May 2019 ReportTop mosquito citiesAtlantaNew York (up one spot from last year)Washington, D.C. (+1 spot from last...
Festival Park in North Cape Coral Taking Shape
Festival Park Expected To Open in 2023We've been writing about how North Cape Coral has many projects to watch and this is one more.Concept plans for Festival Park include an amphitheater, multi-use fields and soccer fields, a fitness center, a recreation...
Florida #1 in Higher Ed Says US News and World Report
2019 Ranking - Florida Number 1 in Higher EducationUS News and World Report issued its 2019 higher education rankings, and Florida is #1.With several large cities, the state also has a sizable system of state universities and community colleges. The...
Preview the Margaritaville Resort Fort Myers Beach
TPI Hospitality, an employee-owned firm based in Minnesota, develops and operates hotels, restaurants, and conference centers throughout the Twin Cities metro area, greater Minnesota and Naples and Fort Myers Beach, Florida. Their latest project on the...