West Coast FL help

[KenP]

Who lives there and what city? Fort Myers Beach, Sanibel. Any info would be great for any city on the West Coast.

Oh, preferably a more conservative area.

[Hmmm2]

Who lives there and what city? Fort Myers Beach, Sanibel. Any info would be great for any city on the West Coast.

Oh, preferably a more conservative area.
I haven't been there recently, but I used to go to Sanibel/Captiva Island almost every weekend when I lived in Miami. Are you looking for general info or what? Sanibel had been known as having one of the most beautiful beaches in the world, at one time it was in the top 10... silky sand and the most unbelieveable shells you've ever seen. The shells roll in constantly from the gulf .. you see people 'shelling' on the beach at all hours, especially at low tide. Very peaceful. I loved it. Lots of clean little 'mom and pop' motels .. up to the big chain hotels. My favorite beach city on Fla's west coast.

Sarasota .. Home of the Circus .. Barnum and Bailey? Trim little town.
Tarpon Springs .. big Greek settlement/influence. Lots of sponge items from the sponge fishermen.
Naples .. great Ritz-Carlton.

[KenP]

Sanibel is at the top of the list. We're just looking at other areas. I like the idea of being along the coast on the water.

[bparker]

Isnt FL on the East cost? :clapping:

[KneeGrow]

meh I lived in Ft. Myers for about 3 years. Believe it or not it is basically a working class retirement area. It is full of rednecks also. Same with Cape Coral. Sanibel is okay, but I prefer the beach in teh sunny isles beach area of Miami and the also the Aventura area of Miami is nice to live.

[RubHer Yellow Ducky]

Who lives there and what city? Fort Myers Beach, Sanibel. Any info would be great for any city on the West Coast.

Oh, preferably a more conservative area.

for what reason do you ask?

RYD

[h2co-pilot]

Mmmm Sanibel....

http://www.sanibel-island-i.com/images/beachimg1.jpg

[K9sH3]

Indian Rocks beach... upscale and nice. Close to Tampa.

But to be honest move to the Mtn's of NC..

[usmcman001]

I have lived in NC and FL...If you love the nice weather move to FL...Rains alot some months but its usually late. NC is just as hot as FL during the summer. Sometimes warmer!!! Clearwater Fl is beautiful and coservative. Tampa is close by and has alot to do. The beaches are great and fishing is better than ever lately. If thats your deal. Check out St petersburg also. Nice place a little more crime and gangstas!!! All in all its nice as hell here. Down south is nice but more expensive and less to do...

[Hmmm2]

Tampa/St. Pete always depressed me. Take a look at the billboards ALL over and around those two adjoining cities ... all for mortuarys. Lots of seniors .. thus the mortuary/cemetary signage for 'pre-planning'. Miami Beach/South Beach is way too commercialized now. Adventura north is nice, but nothing to do. Naples on the west is pricey .. Sanibel/Captiva Island are getting taken a bit by commercialism, but still family-friendly .. still peaceful, relaxing beaches without the hoards .. though beware of 'no-seeum' times of the year(pesty little gnat type bugs that give bites like sand fleas ... check for what the season is with the Chamber Of Commerce for Sanibel Island). Now, higher up on the eastern side of Florida is St. Augustine. St. Augustine is still a nice, pristine area with great seafood restaurants and lots of original Spanish flavor. Are you planning a vacation?

[RubHer Yellow Ducky]

OK !

2 homes for sale in Miami-Dade County (east coast)

#1 DEEP S.W. of county next to the Everglades (The Redlands)
15 minutes from the upper keys on a dirt road
1.16 acres, 3100sqft, 2 story, 2 car garage, 3 bedroom, 3 full
bath, formal living room, formal dining room, great room,
fenced and crosed fenced, twin a/c, 2 fireplaces, new metal
stone coated roof, electric drive gate... LOG HOME ...

#2 25 miles north of #1 in a development 1 mile east of Miami's
MetroZoo (World Class) cbs block construction, new roof, 3
bedroom, 2 bath, enclosed garage, appx 1/4 acre, dining room,
t.v. room, living room, double concrete drive, rear fences wood,

both in the unicorporated county...

RYD

ps: buy both right now for cash (1 million total) and I will include 2 SUPERBOWL TICKETS

[KenP]

Are you planning a vacation?Yes... permanently.:D

We've heard good things about Sarasota.

Fort Myers is out, but Fort Myers Beach looks good. Not full of old timers waiting to pass.

[dеiтайожни]

You can come move in next to me, we'll have tea parties every Tuesday and Thursday evening.

[BlueHUMMERH2]

Sanibel and Captiva are great. Went there on my honeymoon.... :rolleyes: They were badly damaged by a hurricane a few years ago.

There's Venice beach, and the small island to the south was really cool. One secluded house there had an H1 parked in a wooded drive past the gates. But the top half of the island was wooded, and had a National Covered Highway or something like that for the tree canopy over the road. I think it was Manasota Beach near Englewood. Somewhere near here I think:

http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&q=venice+beach,+fl&ie=UTF8&oe=UTF-8&z=17&ll=27.002004,-82.405937&spn=0.005879,0.011694&t=k&om=1


What about Marco Island?

[Hmmm2]

Hmmmmm .. Sanibel/Captiva ... I don't about actually know about living there permanently. Could feel a little isolated and transient with all the snowbirds popping in and out for the beaches. Sarasota is a clean, organized town .. couldn't go wrong there. (I have NEVER liked circuses .. so the constant reminder of the "Circus Headquarters" would a constant reminder ..lol). Fort Myers Beach is fine, too. Even Naples .. has a mix of beach houses (small beach homes) up to upscale. Marco Island ... remote and had a big influx of the Miami folks when Marco was being built years ago. I'd probably move somewheres between Naples and Sarasota. Anywheres inland gets a little redneck .. be careful. The Gulf is beautiful ... calm and warm. Make sure you get to Sanibel Island frequently .. you WON'T believe the amazing shells that roll in 24/7. Get a couple of sand lounges, lay back, enjoy the warm breezes as you drift in and out of sleep... watch the sunset. I love it. :D When are you planning your move?

[KenP]

Not until the end of summer, if at all. We're planning a trip for a week two to look at some places.

Naples = old people

[SnakeH2]

OK !

2 homes for sale in Miami-Dade County (east coast)

#1 DEEP S.W. of county next to the Everglades (The Redlands)
15 minutes from the upper keys on a dirt road
1.16 acres, 3100sqft, 2 story, 2 car garage, 3 bedroom, 3 full
bath, formal living room, formal dining room, great room,
fenced and crosed fenced, twin a/c, 2 fireplaces, new metal
stone coated roof, electric drive gate... LOG HOME ...

#2 25 miles north of #1 in a development 1 mile east of Miami's
MetroZoo (World Class) cbs block construction, new roof, 3
bedroom, 2 bath, enclosed garage, appx 1/4 acre, dining room,
t.v. room, living room, double concrete drive, rear fences wood,

both in the unicorporated county...

RYD

ps: buy both right now for cash (1 million total) and I will include 2 SUPERBOWL TICKETS
I smell old people...

[ssgharkness020147]

WTF? Your ruling out Wisconsin Ken??? C'mon its only -10 right now, once the windchil really kicks in tonight it will be -25+. Thank god, thought I was gonna have to turn the A/C on tonight. :)

[h2co-pilot]

WTF? Your ruling out Wisconsin Ken??? C'mon its only -10 right now, once the windchil really kicks in tonight it will be -25+. Thank god, thought I was gonna have to turn the A/C on tonight. :)

:D Poor thing. :D

Thanks for the replies. I am looking into them tewnite. Trying to plan a trip to check stuff out. I have only been to Orlando and Captiva/Sanibel, so it's you guys and realtor.com .

I'll know for sure- hopefully- when I get down there and look around. :)

[K9sH3]

Just make sure you can get insurance before you buy, Hurricane, wind and flood. Yes they are all seperate now. On the East Coast (Cocoa Beach) if you live within 1000 feet of the ocean.... You will pay out the kazooo, lucky for me I am just over that limit. I have friends whos homeowners insurance has tripled in 2 years. And they are in Merrit Island miles from the coast.
So check everything twice and read all the fine print.

[ssgharkness020147]

Ft. Meyers does have a good Hooters Ken. :beerchug:

[RubHer Yellow Ducky]

Homes still for sale !!!

SORRY...

Sold the SUPERBOWL TICKETS

RYD

[H Duece]

Ft. Meyers does have a good Hooters Ken. :beerchug:

Ft. Myers actually has 2 Hooters. The one in town isn't all that great...the one at the beach is MUCH better!

[H Duece]

BTW...let me know when you come down and we'll get together to hoist a few. :beerchug: Might even be able to take you out on the trails to give you an idea of what kind of off roading you could expect.

[ssgharkness020147]

That would be the one I am reffering to. :excited:



the one at the beach is MUCH better!

[h2co-pilot]

BTW...let me know when you come down and we'll get together to hoist a few. :beerchug: Might even be able to take you out on the trails to give you an idea of what kind of off roading you could expect.

I didn't know there were any trails.:D

There are none here within 7 hours or so anyway.

I knew about the insurance down there but never really thought about checking into it beforehand. The prices do put a little poop on my sundae. That's a good one. Thanx K9.:)

[CO Hummer]

Here are some pics:

http://www.atkinsweb.com/shared/TwinCone_2006/08_AdamTop.JPG

http://www.atkinsweb.com/shared/TwinCone_2006/10_Cooper.JPG

http://www.atkinsweb.com/shared/Wheeling/2006_SpringCreek/SprCreek_09.JPG

http://www.atkinsweb.com/shared/Wheeling/2006_SpringCreek/SprCreek_13.JPG

http://www.atkinsweb.com/shared/Wheeling/2006_SpringCreek/SprCreek_04.JPG

http://www.atkinsweb.com/shared/misc/snow/2006_DEC/snow15.JPG

[CO Hummer]

Oh, my bad. This thread is about Florida. Sorry.

http://dirty.as.arizona.edu/~kgordon/gallery/d/22883-3/spitzer_launch_beach.jpg

[KenP]

CO, in the first pic, is Adam preparing to sit on his tire and do some biz?

Love the 4th pic with your truck! Are there fires in the background?

Is that I-70 in the 5th pic?

No need for the jungle gym in the 6th pic.

Yes, this is about FL.

http://www.hbonline.com/waterbikini.jpg

[CO Hummer]

CO, in the first pic, is Adam preparing to sit on his tire and do some biz? YES

Love the 4th pic with your truck! Are there fires in the background? NO-clouds

Is that I-70 in the 5th pic? YES

No need for the jungle gym in the 6th pic. YES

Yes, this is about FL. That's unfortunate. :(



Let's keep this about Florida. Hope you guys find something.
http://aspe.hhs.gov/HHSPlan/2001/images/2.5.gif

[h2co-pilot]

Hey I can wear a bikini all day on the beach and crap my pants in the grocery store without so much of a snicker or glare....Heaven.:D

[NJ H2]

Keep this tread going a while! Lidia and I almost bought in Sarasota 2 years ago but then backed out to build in NJ. We moved in our new house in August but now are thinking about getting out of the COLD again!
We were supposed to go down for 3 weeks this month to look but that just got cabashed! :crying:
We loave it down there! :D

[K9sH3]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!

But seriously, don't sell yourself just on the west coast, Look at places like Vero Beach, Stuart Rocks, St. Augustine, PonteVedra, and up on the GA border Fernindina Beach. And remember seems like most of the Hurricanes and storms go West to East, Weird but true.

[KenP]

My parents sailed out of Vero Beach right before the tornados hit.:eek:

K9, didn't you say the insureance is really bad on the east coast?

I was told it's actually warmer in the winter on the west coast because of the Gulf, and cooler in the summer because of the gulf breeze.

[K9sH3]

My parents sailed out of Vero Beach right before the tornados hit.:eek:

K9, didn't you say the insureance is really bad on the east coast?

I was told it's actually warmer in the winter on the west coast because of the Gulf, and cooler in the summer because of the gulf breeze.

Glad your folks are off and sailing, must be nice! lucky ppl. And those Tornado's came from the Gulf. West to East.

Insurance is bad in FL period, but I am sure if your in the 1000 foot zone on all shore lines you will pay a even higher premium. Floridaselect is who we are with. Hasn't gone up yet.

And to be honest, I never heard that before about which cost is warmer, but it sounds logical. Which just means you get more afternoon storms than we, due to the heat. And why the Gulf is a Magnet for Hurrincanes.

I like sunsets and if you are into them, thats the place to be in FL. Unless you include the Keys. There you can see both sunrise and sunsets, from the same bar stool.

Have you gone to Homesandland.com and ordered your book for all the areas your looking at? Its free.

[CO Hummer]

I was told it's actually warmer in the winter on the west coast because of the Gulf, and cooler in the summer because of the gulf breeze.

Bloody hell, you wuss! You don't want to stay on the "cold" side of Florida? :giggling:

[CO Hummer]

Have you gone to Homesandland.com and ordered your book for all the areas your looking at? Its free.

Good Point, K9.

Ken,
Search on "geritol", "Depends", or "saggy" and you'll find yerself a match right quick.

[K9sH3]

Good Point, K9.

Ken,
Search on "geritol", "Depends", or "saggy" and you'll find yerself a match right quick.


OK my employees are looking at me funny, I am crying cause I laughing so hard.. I won't let them see this either.
OH Yeah Ken, Lots and lots of Bingo halls in FL :giggling:

[Hmmm2]

OH Yeah Ken, Lots and lots of Bingo halls in FL :giggling:

Oh yeah .. I forgot to mention that, too. Also, don't forget .. two other games big in Florida are Dominoes and MahJong, too ... uh-huh .. right on the beach, at little, umbrella'ed concrete tables. :giggling:

[h2co-pilot]

Oh yeah .. I forgot to mention that, too. Also, don't forget .. two other games big in Florida are Dominoes and MahJong, too ... uh-huh .. right on the beach, at little, umbrella'ed concrete tables. :giggling:

Let's not forget the tea parties.:excited:

[Hmmm2]

Let's not forget the tea parties.:excited:
Ohhhh, that goes without saying!!! :giggling:

Ohhhh, I'm so glad you're feeling better, H2! That green topped muffin was beginning to make ME feel queasy! LOL.

[K9sH3]

Ohhhh, I'm so glad you're feeling better, H2! That green topped muffin was beginning to make ME feel queasy! LOL.

Yes Glad your feeling better, but the green muffin would look normal in my fridge, can't say I don't eat my greens.:giggling:

[K9sH3]

Ken, Go to the Bellsouth.net website to read more on this...

Development on Gulf Coast Stirs Debate
Developers Build Along Gulf Coast Waterway Despite Economic, Environmental Concerns

[KenP]

Ken, Go to the Bellsouth.net website to read more on this...

Development on Gulf Coast Stirs Debate
Developers Build Along Gulf Coast Waterway Despite Economic, Environmental ConcernsIs there a link? I couldn't find the info.:o

Punta Gorda at Burnt Store is looking pretty sweet.:D

[Hmmm2]

Punta Gorda at Burnt Store is looking pretty sweet.:D
I dunno .... living in a place that translates from the Spanish to English, "Fat Point", doesn't sit well with me.
:giggling:

[KenP]

I dunno .... living in a place that translates from the Spanish to English, "Fat Point", doesn't sit well with me.
:giggling:Hummph, I didn't think of that....:o

[Hmmm2]

Boca Raton on the west coast of Florida is nice ... but translates to "Rat's Mouth". Couldn't do it. Fat point sounds worse, though, I think. Unless (:giggling:) someone HAS a fat point and doesn't mind advertising it. :shhh:

[KenP]

Maybe there aren't as many illegals there because of the name. That's worht moving there.:D

[Hmmm2]

Maybe there aren't as many illegals there because of the name. That's worht moving there.:D
True. :dancingbanana:

[RubHer Yellow Ducky]

Boca Raton on the west coast of Florida is nice ... but translates to "Rat's Mouth". Couldn't do it. Fat point sounds worse, though, I think. Unless (:giggling:) someone HAS a fat point and doesn't mind advertising it. :shhh:

AH!

Boca is on the Atlantic (west coast of europe, maybe)

RYD

[Hmmm2]

AH!

Boca is on the Atlantic (west coast of europe, maybe)

RYD
LOL .. yes, you're absolutely right, RYD. I know it's on the east coast of FL, but think I'm on the west coast of the U.S. .. I think in terms of WEST, always. LOL. Glad you're (still) on the ball. LOL.

[K9sH3]

Is there a link? I couldn't find the info.:o

Punta Gorda at Burnt Store is looking pretty sweet.:D


YES!


But now I can't find it at home, I was at work and it came up all day. WTF!

I will go in 2moro and get it and send it to ya, sorry!

PS, Can you belive it some dumbass broke into Skate park last night at 2:30am. :twak:

[HummerNewbie]

If you are thinking the Sarasota area let me know, my mom has a place there and spends a month or two a year down here. I can get you plenty of info, just let me know what you want to know.

In the Sarasota area I would recommend looking at Bird Key right on the inter coastal. I would also look at Longboat Key. Used to have a place there and it is very nice but is also very pricey. CP would love St. Armands circle for shopping. If you live on Longboat you can also join the beach club, nice private beach area with facilities. Have to live on Longboat but we are grandfathered in:clapping:

Also as mentioned before, take a look at Marco Island. My uncle moved down there a few years ago and loves it. I can get info on there as well if interested.

Keep in mind that the west coast of FL has much better beaches than the east coast until you get down near Miami.

[CO Hummer]

my mom has a place there .......


Hahaha. Funny how all the posts about Florida start like this...... :D

[h2co-pilot]

Hahaha. Funny how all the posts about Florida start like this...... :D

STFU!!!:jump:

Thanks Newbie.:)

[CO Hummer]

STFU!!!:jump:

Hey, just get comfortable with it. You're going there to die, like everyone else. You'll fit in. You'll love playing Bridge. And you'll definitely get used to the smell of Bengay.

[HummerNewbie]

Hahaha. Funny how all the posts about Florida start like this...... :D

No, actually it started with "If you are thinking the Sarasota area let me know," :D

[HummerNewbie]

STFU!!!:jump:

Thanks Newbie.:)

Sure thing, let me know if you have any questions.

[h2co-pilot]

Hey, just get comfortable with it. You're going there to die, like everyone else. You'll fit in. You'll love playing Bridge. And you'll definitely get used to the smell of Bengay.

Benghey......:jump:

[CO Hummer]

Benghey......:jump:

Next time I wheel with you, you'll probably try to steal my Denture cream.

http://www.77canadapharmacy.com/images/product/pictures/A/A90000/A91005.JPG

[CO Hummer]

Just to spice things up a bit:
http://www.colostate.edu/Depts/Chem/pictures/bells.gif

[dеiтайожни]

Just to spice things up a bit:

That's nothing. This is much better:

http://www.mousepal.com/parkpics/Disney%20World%20Entrance.jpg

[dеiтайожни]

Plus... we have mountains, too.

http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/5545/everest1ee5.jpg

And on a clear day, you can go parasailing on Bay Lake and see both coasts! No stupid mega mountains everywhere to block the views.

[CO Hummer]

Plus... we have mountains, too.


Clearly, an ascent on the North face would be a nice route. I mean, with the handrails and all...

[KenP]

And on a clear day, you can go parasailing on Bay Lake and see both coasts! No stupid mega mountains everywhere to block the views.That would be incredible!

[CO Hummer]

I wonder if those Mickey Mouse earmuffs offer good frostbite protection.

[KenP]

I wonder if those Mickey Mouse earmuffs offer good frostbite protection.I'm sure someone can send you a set, they're certainly not needed down there.:p

Hey, it's going to be a toasty 46* in Denver today and only 67* in Sanibel. Wow, they're almost the same.:giggling:

[CO Hummer]

46* in Denver today and only 67* in Sanibel.

Are you talking about the average age? :giggling:

[ROX]

Who lives there and what city? Fort Myers Beach, Sanibel. Any info would be great for any city on the West Coast.

Oh, preferably a more conservative area.I wonder what Rush Limbaugh's neighborhood is like?:D

[KenP]

I wonder what Rush Limbaugh's neighborhood is like?:DI don't think I could afford to park a camper in his neighborhood.:o

Edit, just checked and yes we could. We just couldn't move to his street, that's for sure.

[KenP]

25 mil Limbaugh house.

[NewHummerGuy]

25 mil Limbaugh house.


Damn, that buys a lot of oxycontin:beerchug:

[CO Hummer]

25 mil Limbaugh house.

In Texas, that house would be like $500K.

[Hmmm2]

Pee-Wee Herman is from Sarasota... unless they ran him out of town after that movie theatre incident he had years ago. :p

[ROX]

HAHA! My daughter just busted the Muffin lady on Co's avatar! HI!

Ken! We live between the beach and the mountains. AND! Our Mountains are still blowing up and stuff. Kinda cool.

http://www.fs.fed.us/gpnf/volcanocams/msh/

http://www.fs.fed.us/gpnf/volcanocams/msh/

how come the pic won't show?:(

too bad about Rush's 'hood. I guess I didn't realize how uppity he is..:giggling:

[KenP]

This pic?

[ROX]

This pic?smartass

[Boss Hoss]

You people must not have been to Destin.....everything is new and nice, caters to an appealing demographic, stunning beaches(often voted top beaches in US), beautiful bay and a very friendly city on top of that.

You can do the beach(sugar white beaches, emerald green see through water):

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y74/coryneal/HummerBeachIceSkating352.jpg





Or you can do the bay(notice the nasty weather in the back--we say Destin has a dome around it, "the Destin Dome", and youll get nasty weather all around you but some how you stay dry):

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y74/coryneal/destinphotobucket2.jpg





http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y74/coryneal/destinphotobucket.jpg



And for those who like sport fishing, Destin is the home of the worlds largest private fishing fleet(or is it just in the US?). Anyway, you cant mention Florida and not mention Destin.






.

[K9sH3]

I know of some ppl that moved there, I should go up and see them. Now that you did your PSA and got me interested. How far is that from Cocoa Beach?
and are there good hotels?

[KenP]

Thanks Boss. We need to check it out more.:perfect10s:

[KneeGrow]

dude - Punta Gorda sucks. It is boring as hell (lived there for 2 yrs.). It is on charlotte harbor, not the gulf.. You do NOt want to swim in charlotte harbor.

Florida = home of the newly wed and the nearly dead.

[KenP]

dude - Punta Gorda sucks. It is boring as hell (lived there for 2 yrs.). It is on charlotte harbor, not the gulf.. You do NOt want to swim in charlotte harbor.

Florida = home of the newly wed and the nearly dead.Got it, Charlotte Harbor = bad

[KneeGrow]

Got it, Charlotte Harbor = bad

put it this way, I had no idea the left coast of Florida was so full of WT rednecks aside from Naples and Sarasota...and I am from Nebraska! :jump:

[K9sH3]

Pensacola Beach.... Move there. That way you are close to states that have something to do.

:popcorn:

[h2co-pilot]

put it this way, I had no idea the left coast of Florida was so full of WT rednecks aside from Naples and Sarasota...and I am from Nebraska! :jump:

That bad huh?:o

So what was in Charlotte Harbor? Turds n stuff?, old people walking around with bloated saggy diapers.......:giggling:

[dеiтайожни]

Just move to Miami Beach or Key Biscayne.

[KneeGrow]

Just move to Miami Beach or Key Biscayne.

this ruskie speaks da truf. ;)

[Andy C]

I have been living in Fort lauderdale for three years now and love it - great beaches - great restraunts - good nightlife - good fishing - Bahamas an hour away on my boat - very few 'coffin dodgers' - good 30+ crowd and very cosmopolitan - lots of Europeans, Aussies, South Africans etc. - also home to some of the largest and best marinas on the East coast. It is not the "Spring break" capitol of the world anymore. Trump is building here as is Hilton, W hotels, Q and many more - need I say more.

[Boss Hoss]

Pensacola Beach.... Move there. That way you are close to states that have something to do.

:popcorn:

I wouldnt recommend Pensacola Beach....another 45 miles you can be in Destin and it is night and day.

[h2co-pilot]

Hey Boss! Thanks.

Thank you so much guys- again, I'm looking into everything and it's taking awhile- 'specially since I am not so geogwaphically smawt.http://smilies.vidahost.com/cwm/cwm/rcain.gif;)


I really appreciate it.:)

[NJ H2]

We just got back from a last minute 1 week trip to the West Coast of FL. We basicly spent the whole week with a few freinds that live in Tampa looking at different towns. Here is what we thought in a quick overview:
Anything North of Tampa = Good Deals but not so sure it's for us. If you need a Great Realtor in the New Port Richey area, and I do mean Great We were lucky enough to meet John Durkin who put together a full day of house hunting with no notice. He is also a full bird in the Marine Corps Squad Leader and Top Gun Grad flying the F-18!! He truly is very helpful: http://www.thetopgunteam.com/
This is the best of what we found in our price range from North to South:

Hudson = New house, 3100SF, on end of Canal, 2 car OS Garage
(10ft doors) Elevator, 3 levels + roof top deck
Gulf Views $650,000

New Port Richie $699,000
4 Bed, 3 Bath
not on water but has mooring rights
3,617 Sq. Ft
MLS ID#: 7237975
http://homepics.realtor.com/image2/http/pinellaswestpasco/submit/large/031/7237975a.jpg

We found a few propertiew in St Pete but we need more time there.
Our search will be St.Pete and South.
Lidia love this place:
http://www.waterlefegolfandriverclub.com/

http://homepics.realtor.com/image8/http/sarasota/listings/large/024/325759_101.jpg

$919,000
5 Bed, 4 Bath
4,100 Sq. Ft.
MLS ID#: 325759

I have never seen so many Homes For Sale. Some streets every Home was For Sale! For sure it's a buyers market. IMO for the next year is the time to steel a property in Florida. I heard stories like this a lot: House on market for $850,000, - price drop, price drop, price drop now on market for $695,000 just sold for $595,000!!
Let the pilaging begin! ;)
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