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The southwest Florida coast is often called "Florida's
Florida” because it’s natural subtropical
environment has made it a favorite spot for Florida natives
as well as visitors. There are many thins to do here,
and although a good amount of the activity centers on
sun and surf, there are several distinctly different cities
in a relatively compact area.
Fort Myers is a small and pretty inland city built along
the Caloosahatchee River. It got it’s nickname,
the "City of Palms," from the hundreds of towering
royal palms that inventor Thomas Edison planted along
McGregor Boulevard, the main residential street and site
of his winter estate. Edison's idea caught on, and there
are now more than 2,000 royal palms on McGregor Boulevard
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Off the coast west of Fort Myers, you’ll find
more than 100 coastal islands that range in length from
just a few feet to more than 16 miles long. Here you'll
find Sanibel and Captiva, two thoughtfully developed resort
islands. Connected to the mainland by a 3-mi causeway,
Sanibel is known for its world-class shelling, fine fishing,
beachfront resorts (mostly at the south end of the island),
beachfront homes, and its wildlife refuge. You won't be
able to see most of the houses, from the road because
tall Australian pines shield them, but the beaches and
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| Down the coast still farther is Naples, once a small
fishing village and now a thriving and sophisticated town
-- something like a smaller version of Palm Beach. There
are a number of fine restaurants and several upscale shopping
complexes, including the tree-lined 3rd Street South area.
The number of golf courses per capita in Naples is said
to be the highest in the world, a 1,200-seat performing-arts
hall attracts world-class performers, and the town is
the west-coast home of the Miami City Ballet. Unlike Palm
Beach, the Naples area offers easy access to its many
miles of sun-drenched white beach. |
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A half hour south of Naples is Marco Island, with
several large resorts, good beaches and fishing, restaurants,
and shops.
When looking to purchase or sell a home on the southwest
Florida coast, you need the professionals who have experience
to reach all of your real estate goals. With their exceptional
knowledge of the area, technological savvy and excellent
team work, Cornerstone Agents have everything you need
to make your move a success.
Please download our free Fort
Myers Relocation Guide covering all of the area
information and facts about the Florida lifestyle. Adobe
Acrobat Reader is required to view the guide. If you
need the program please click on the Adobe icon for
a free program download. |
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