Top: Delightful Marco Island
2 bedroom/2 bath condo,
$440,000.
Represented by Natalie Kirstein,
Realtor, John R Wood Properties.
NKirstein@JohnRWood.com
Bottom: Gulf front Anna Maria
Island contenporary home,
$2,399,999.
Represented by Terry Hayes,
Realtor, Premier Sotheby's
International Realty.
Terry.Hayes@Sothebysrealty.com
Marco Island
Continuing our tour south, we find sister islands, Captiva and Sanibel. At the southern tip of Sanibel, one of the oldest
lighthouses in Florida still stands. Known for the exceptional array of seashells that wash ashore every day, shell seekers survey the Sanibel beaches from dawn to dusk. On Captiva Island, several quirky restaurants, such as the Bubble
Room, offer a delicious meal and entertaining atmosphere.
As our tour winds down, what better place to moor and enjoy the sunset than on the sophisticated little island off the
coast of Naples, Marco Island. Modern development of Marco began in the 1960s when environmental restrictions
were much more lenient than today, allowing canals to be dredged throughout the 17 square mile island. As a result,
it is a top choice in Southwest Florida for boating and fishing enthusiasts offering a staggering 100 + miles of waterfront property.
Island living on Florida's Southwest coast is as good as it gets, so whatever your personal tastes may be, there is an
island lifestyle for you. And if you want to keep your options open and enjoy a little taste of what each of them has to
offer, they are all just a short drive, or an even shorter boat ride away, waiting for you to explore.
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Anna Maria Island
