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As the oldest and most renowned real estate firm in Southwest Florida, John R. Wood Christie’s International Real Estate serves buyers and sellers across Lee and Collier counties, providing professional and ethical service in the luxury residential real estate market. Our agents are knowledgeable and experienced, making relocation to Southwest Florida a seamless and exciting transition.
Captiva and Sanibel Islands
to the lush tropical landscapes and white sand beaches that define the pristine beauty of Southwest Florida. It is known as the “Golf Capital of the World”, although that does not give proper credit to all the beauty and recreation that can be found in our area. Cultural opportunities are numerous, health care is superb, and educational facilities culminate in multiple higher degree institutions, including a highly respected state university. Quite simply, Southwest Florida provides a lifestyle like no other. We hope this guide helps you to navigate all the amazing things to see and experience in this beautiful place we call Paradise.
JOHN R. WOOD CHRISTIE’S INTERNATIONAL REAL ESTATE
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flock to Southwest Florida for its inviting year-round temperatures and the pristine beaches that give the area its nickname of Paradise. The soft white sand and clear blue water are what tropical dreams are made of. From Sanibel-Captiva to Marco Island, you’ll find vegetation and wildlife near the water that few places in the United States can offer.
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6 RELOCATION GUIDE 510 911 8 7 12136 Bonita Springs: 1. Barefoot Beach State Preserve - 505 Barefoot Beach Blvd. 2. Bonita Beach Park - 27954 Hickory Blvd. 3. Dog Beach - 8800 Estero Blvd. 4. Lover’s Key State Park - 8700 Estero Blvd Fort Myers Beach: 5. Newton Park - 4650 Estero Blvd. 6. Lynn Hall Beach Park - 950 Estero Blvd. 7. Bowditch Point Park - 50 Estero Blvd. Sanibel Island: 8. Causeway Beaches - 19931 Sanibel Causeway 9. Sanibel Lighthouse Beach - 110 Periwinkle Way 10. Gulfside City Park Beach - 2001 Algiers Ln. 11. Tarpon Bay Beach - 111 Tarpon Bay Rd. 12. Bowman’s Beach - 1700 Bowmans Beach Rd 13. Blind Pass Beach - 6491-6499 Sanibel Captiva Rd Captiva Island: 14. Turner Beach - 17200 Captiva Dr. 15. Captiva Beach - 14790 Captiva Dr. CAPTIVA ISLAND PINE ISLAND CAPE CORAL FORT MYERS SANIBEL ISLAND 151413 12 8 11 10 9 7 6 5
1 2 4 3 16.Naples:Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park - 11135 Gulf Shore Dr. 17. Vanderbilt Beach - 100 Vanderbilt Beach Rd. 18. Clam Pass - 465 Seagate Dr. 19. Lowdermilk Park - 1301 Gulf Shore Blvd. N. 20. Naples Municipal Beach - 25 12th Ave. S. 21. Keewaydin Island Beach - 8 2nd St. S. Marco Island: 22. Tigertail Beach - 430 Hernando Dr. 23. Marco Island Beach - 176 S Collier Blvd. NAPLES BONITA SPRINGS MARCO ISLAND 23 2122 16 17 182019 34 2 1
Palmira Golf & Country Club Golf Course, Pelican Marsh Golf Course, opposite page, Collier’s Reserve Golf Course
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Southwest Florida is often referred to as “The Golf Capital of the World.” Next to beach sunsets, there are few places where the natural beauty of Southwest Florida is more prominent than on many of its award-winning golf courses. Major designers, plus many professional players, have left their signature on area golf courses, including Pete and P.B. Dye, Robert Trent Jones Sr. and Jr., Robert Van Hagge, Arthur Hills, Tom Fazio, Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Greg Norman, Gary Player, and more.
GOLF
GLOSSARY One comprehensive location for everything you want to know about golfing in Southwest Florida. TeeUpFlorida.com Membership Fees • Course Type & Descriptions • Yardage, Slope & Ratings Architects • Real Estate in Golf and Non-Golf Communities
BUNDLED GOLF
GOLF HundredsMEMBERSHIPofgolfcoursesdot
the landscape within the greater Naples and Fort Myers areas. The large majority of these are private country clubs, and prices vary for initiation fees and annual dues (see our website, TeeUpFlorida.com for pricing and other information). Initiation fees are typically a one-time fee with dues payable on an annual or quarterly basis. Most clubs offer some type of social membership, which generally entitles the member to full use of the dining, pool, tennis, and recreational facilities, in addition to use of the golf course during May through October by paying green fees. There may also be limited use of the course during the winter months. A full golf membership generally includes all social membership privileges plus use of the golf course on a year-round basis with no green fees.
RECIPROCAL GOLF
Some residential country club communities feature bundled golf, which means that the home purchaser receives a full golf membership at a yearly fee as part of the purchase price of their home. Buyers should evaluate the number of members at a potential club, as this will impact lead times for obtaining desirable tee times. The lower the membership, the easier it is to play at the time you want.
In the “off season”, which is defined by the six month period between May and October, many of the private clubs participate in reciprocal agreements that allow members to play and dine at a selected list of other private clubs in the area thereby allowing their members to experience a magnificent variety of courses in the area. This is especially appealing to members who spend all or most of the year in SW Florida.
From mainstream shopping to specialty boutiques, Southwest Florida can make even the most discriminating shopper feel right at home. There is no shortage of venues from which to enjoy endless hours of shopping for apparel, art, and home SHOPPINGdecor.
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Naples; Venetian Village, Third Street South, Fifth Avenue South
LeeParks.orgCOUNTY
Hours: 8am –CollierGov.netHours:1017MarcoEsplanadeShoppesAtMarcoIsland.com10pmTownCenterMallNCollierBoulevard,MarcoIsland6am–10pmCOLLIERCOUNTY
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Hours: 10am – 9pm, Sunday 11am – 6pm
1975TahitianPeriwinklePlace.comHours:2075PeriwinklePromenadeShops.comStoresMonMayMonOctoberHours:26795TheSimon.com/Mall/Coconut-PointBONITASPRINGSPromenadeatBonitaBaySouthBayDrive,BonitaSprings15–April30–Sat10am–8pm,Sun12pm–5pm1–Oct14–Sat10am–6pm,SunCallIndividualforHoursSANIBELISLANDPlacePeriwinkleWay,Sanibel10am–7pm,Sunday12pm–5pmGardensPeriwinkleWay
4200 Gulf Shore Boulevard N, Naples
FORT MYERS
5thNAPLESAvenue South
Hours: 10am – 7pm, Sunday 12pm – 6pm
Hours: 10am – 6pm, Sunday 12pm – 6pm
23106CoconutMiromarOutlets.comPointFashionDrive, Estero
Hours: 10am – 9pm, Sunday 12pm – 6pm
20350SanibelGulfCoastTownCenter.comOutletsSummerlinRoad,Fort Myers
Hours: 10am – 7pm (8pm on Fri. & Sat.), Sunday 11am –
Hours:10801Miromar1035Timeshttps://santiniplaza.com/7205Sanitinihttps://belltowerfl.com/stores/13499BellSanibelOutlets.com6pmTowerShopsSClevelandAveFORTMYERSBEACHPlazaEsteroBlvdSquareEsteroBlvdESTEROOutletsCorkscrewRoad,Estero10am–9pm,Sunday11am – 6pm
760EsplanadeWatersideShops.comMARCOISLANDShoppesNCollierBoulevard, Marco Island
LEE
Hours:1200TinThirdStreetSouth.comHours:3rdThirdVenetianVillage.comStreetSouthStreetS,NaplesvaryCityShops5thAvenueS,Naples10am–9pm,Sunday 12pm – 6pm 5415WatersideTin-City.comShopsTamiamiTrail N, Naples
9903 Gulf Coast Main Street, Fort Myers
5th Avenue S, Naples
Hours:9118MercatoCoastlandCenter.comStradaPlace,Naples10am–9pm,Sunday 12pm – 6pm
Gulf Coast Town Center
TheMercatoShops.comVillageonVenetian Bay
Hours: Hours:1900CoastlandFifthAvenueSouth.comvaryCenterTamiamiTrailN,Naples10am–9pm,Sunday12pm – 6pm
BOATINGparadise.
Naples City Dock, Safe Harbor Cape Harbour in Cape Coral, Esplanade Harbor Marco Island
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Everyone can enjoy the advantages and splendor of boating in Southwest Florida. A myriad of marinas are available where you can moor your own boat, rent a boat, or access a fishing charter. Big or small, the waterways in Southwest Florida are a defining feature of the area and the perfect vantage point for admiring our unique tropical
Naples Boat Club 909 10th Street S. (239) Piyc.net(239)410Pelican(239)179SouthNaples(239)700NaplesTheNSYC.com(239)896Naples(239)701NaplesNaplesGov.com/cdw(239)880NaplesNaplesBoatClub.com430-4994CityDock12thAvenueSouth213-3070PowerboatMarina11thStreetSouth261-8878SailingandYachtClubRiverPointDr.774-0424YachtClub14thAve.S.262-6647YC.comBayMarinaSouthbayDr.597-2063IsleYachtClubDocksideDrive566-1606
SnookBightMarina.com(239)4765SnookSaltySamsMarina.com(239)2500SaltyMatanzas.com(239)414MatanzasMarinaMikesBoatRentals.com590-0218InnMarinaCrescentStreet463-9258Sam’sMarinaMainStreet463-7333BightMarinaEsteroBlvd.765-4371
BONITA SPRINGS
Fish-Tale Marina 7225 Estero Blvd. (239) 18650MarinaTheFishTaleMarina.com463-3600Mike’sBoatClubSanCarlosBlvd. (239)
MARCO ISLAND Safe Harbor Calusa Island 385 Angler Drive (239) SHMarinas.com394-3668
Cove Yacht Club 900 Broad Ave. S. (239) 262-5994
Port of Naples Marina 550 Port-O-Call Way (239) WolcottMarine.com(239)854WolcottWalkersMarine.com(239)475MarinaWalker’sTarponClubMarina.com(239)250TarponPortOfTheIslandsMarina.com(239)525PortPortofNaplesMarina.com774-0479oftheIslandsMarinaNewportDr.389-0367ClubMarinaCapriRd.394-5643HideawayofNaplesNorthRd.213-1441MarineRiverPointDrive417-2896
City of Ft Myers Yacht Basin 1300 Lee Street (239) 18400GetawayCityFtMyers.com321-7080MarinaSanCarlos Blvd. (239) MarinaTown.net(239)3446MarinatownLandingsYGTC.com(239)5200Landings(239)290IslandGetAwayMarina.com466-3600BayMarinaPearlStreet463-5522MarinaS.LandingsDrive481-7181YachtHarbourMarinatownLane997-2767
Jensen’s Marina 15107 Captiva Drive (239) Tween-Waters.com/Marina(239)15951‘TweenSouthSeas.com(239)5400SouthJensensMarina.com472-5800SeasIslandResortPlantationRd.472-5111WatersInnMarinaCaptivaRd.472-5161
Safe Harbor Cape Harbour 5828 Cape Harbour Dr (239) WalkersMarine.com239-541-29881503Walker’sTarponPoint.com(239)6179TarponSHMarinas.com945-4330PointMarinaBlackMarlinLane549-4900HideawaySE46thLn
MarineMax Fort Myers 14030 McGregor Blvd. (239)
Freedom Boat Club 13921 Waterfront shmarinas.com13921SafeMonroeCanalMarina.com3105MonroeFreedomBoatClub.comDrCanalMarinaStringfellowRdHarborPinelandWaterfrontDr
Captiva Yacht Club
PINE ISLAND
Esplanade Marina 760 N. Collier Blvd. (239) WalkersMarine.com(239)705Walker’sTheMarinaAtFactoryBay.com(239)1081TheRoseMarina.com(239)951RoseRiversideMarco.com(239)1085RiversideMarcoIslandYachtClub.net(239)1400MarcoEsplanadeMarina.com394-6333IslandYachtClubN.CollierBlvd.394-0199Club&MarinaBaldEagleDrive391-4151MarinaBaldEagleDrive394-2502MarinaatFactoryBayBaldEagleDrive389-2929HideawayMarinaE.ElkcamCir.394-9333
SANIBEL ISLAND Sanibel Marina 634 N. Yachtsman Drive (239) SanibelMarina.com215-2445 COLLIERCOUNTYCOUNTY
Back Bay Marina 4751 Bonita Beach Rd. SW (239) 27598Bonita992-2608BayMarinaMarinaPt.Drive SW (239) 4794FishBonitaBayMarina.net495-3222TrapMarinaBonitaBeachRd. SW (239) Fishing.org992-6055
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Cape Coral Godman Yacht Basin 5818 Driftwood Pkwy (239) 574-0809
LEE
CAPTIVA ISLAND
FORT MYERS
FORT MYERS BEACH
NAPLES
15903 Captiva Drive (239) CaptivaIYC.net472-4133
CAPE CORAL
Sweet(239)15051Sanibel(239)1016ProsperityPortSanibelMarina.com(239)14341Port(239)18501MullockMossMarina.com(239)450MossMarineMax.com481-8200MarinaHarborCt.765-6677CreekMarinaMullockCreekLn.267-3717SanibelMarinaPortComfortRd.437-1660PointMarinaTamiamiTrailN.995-2155HarbourYachtClubPuntaRassaRoad333-4200SHYCFl.comWaterLandings16991SR31(239)694-3850SweetWaterLanding.net
Docks on Fifth 1345 5th Ave. S. (239) (239)750NaplesNaplesBayResort.com/Marina(866)1500NaplesIslesOfCapriMarina.com(239)292Isle(239)13105IslandGulfShoresMarina.com(239)2025GulfDocksOn5th.com732-8188ShoresMarinaDavisBlvd.774-0222MarinaVanderbiltDrive591-3902ofCapriMarinaCapriBlvd.389-4626BayResort&Marina5thAve.S.605-1199BayYachtStowageRiverPointDr.793-4447
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Sugden Community Theatre, Artis–Naples, Stage of Bonita Center for the Arts
Over the past decade, the arts have transformed Southwest Florida into one of the state’s most cosmopolitan areas. Audiences delight in our performing arts scene where talented actors, dancers and musicians bring life to Broadway favorites and new plays at Artis–Naples, the Barbara B. Mann Hall, and intimate community playhouses. Fine arts lovers will also enjoy a host of exceptional galleries and studios.
FINE ARTS & CULTURE
5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples NaplesArt.org585(239)NaplesArtisNaples.orgArt262-6517ParkSt.,Naples
5833(239)Artis—Naples597-1900PelicanBay Blvd, Naples
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10150(239)PerformingBonitaBigArts.org2200(239)BIGBBMannPAH.comARTSStraussTheater472-6862PeriwinkleWay,SanibelSpringsCenterforArts495-8989BonitaBeachRd.,Bonita
13350(239)PerformingBarbaraArtInLee.comB.MannArtsHall481-4849FSWPkwy.,Fort
10091
528
Alliance for the Arts (239) 939-2787 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers Myers Springs BonitaArtCenterBonita.orgSpringsCenter for Visual Arts (239) 26100495-8989Old41Rd., Bonita Springs ArtCenterBonita.org
701 5th Ave. S,
Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre (239) 278-4422 Colonial Blvd, Fort Myers Company 772-5862 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral
1380
Theatre.Zone13275(888)TheatreZoneNaplesHistoricalSociety.org137(239)PalmOperaNaples.org2408OperaDavid(239)OperaNaplesPlayers.orgNaplesNaples963-9050andCecileWangCenterLinwoodAve.,NaplesCottage261-816412thAve.S,Naples966-3352LivingstonRd,Naples
EdisonFordWinterEstates.org2350(239)EdisonCulturalParkTheater.com&FordWinterEstates334-7419McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers
Florida Repertory Theatre (239) 332-4488 Bay Street, Fort Myers COLLIERCOUNTYCOUNTY
Naples Players at Sugden Community Theatre (239) 263-7990
HolocaustMuseumBlvd.975(239)SouthwestHolocaustGulfshorePlayhouse.org755The(239)GulfshoreCollierMuseums.com3331(239)CollierArtisNaples.orgCountyMuseum252-8476TamiamiTrailE.,NaplesPlayhouse261-7529NorrisCenter,8thAve.S,NaplesMuseumofFlorida263-9200ImperialGolfCourse#108,NaplesSWFl.org
3450(239)andCalusaBroadwayPalm.comNatureCenterPlanetarium275-3435OrtizAve.,Fort Myers 4533(239)CapeCalusaNature.orgCoralArtsStudio574-0802CoronadoPkwy.Cape Coral CulturalCapeCoral.netParkTheatre
2268
4625(443)GalleryFloridaRep.orgofMatlacha350-3188PineIslandRd NW, Matlacha SWF8290(239)SouthwestLeomaLovegrove.com4639(239)LeomaIslandVisions-Timeless.com(239)4643IslandGalleryOfMatlacha.comVisionsPineIslandRd,Matlacha282-0452LovegroveGallery&Gardens938-5655PineIslandRd.,MatlachaFloridaSymphony418-1500CollegePkwy,FortMyersLSO.org LEE
The Baker Museum (239) 254-2620
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Thomas Edison/Henry Ford Winter Estates, Airboat in the Everglades, Naples Botanical Gardens
To truly appreciate the tropical oasis of Southwest Florida, be sure to explore the many attractions that showcase our unique wildlife sanctuaries and natureATTRACTIONSpreserves.
815 Oyster Bar Ln, Everglades City (239)
Cabbage Key Island Directly across mile marker 60 (239) CapeCabbageKey.com283-2278CoralMuseum of History 544 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral (239) HertzArena.com(239)11000FloridaEvergladesWonderGardens.com(239)27180Evergladesmlb.com/Twins/Spring-Training/Ballpark1-800-33-TWINS14100HammondCenturyLinkEcoSafari.com(239)FortCaptainCapeCoralHistoricalMuseum.org772-7037Bob’sExcellentAdventureMyersBeach472-1559SportsComplex-Stadium6MileCypressPkwy.,FtMyersWonderGardensOld41Rd.,BonitaSprings992-2591EverbladesIceHockeyEverbladesPkwy.,Estero948-7825 Golf
Palm Cottage 137 12th Avenue South, Naples (239)
WootensEverglades.com(800)32330Wooten’sSmallwoodStore.com(239)360TedSweetLiberty.com(239)880SweetNaplesWaterPark.com(239)15000Sun-N-FunSeminoleImmokaleeCasino.com(239)506SeminoleSailboatsUnlimited.com(239)880NaplesSailboatsNaplesHistoricalSociety.org261-8164UnlimitedCityDock12thAveS.649-1740CasinoS.1stStreet,Immokalee658-1313LagoonLivingstonRoad,Naples252-4021LibertyCatamaranSailing12thAve.South,Naples793-3525Smallwood’sStoreMuseumMamieStreet,Chokoloskee695-2989EvergladesAirboatToursTamiamiTrailE.,Ochopee282-2781 3775SafariBonita
Beach Rd., Bonita Springs (239) FloridaMuseum.ufl.edu/rrc/visit/info/(239)13810RandellMuseumOfTheIslands.com(239)5728MuseumeParks.orgFloridaStat(239)8700LoversJungleGolfMiniGolf.com(239)17710Junglemlb.com/Redsox/Spring-Training/Ballpark(239)11500BostonJetBlueGolfSafariMiniGolf.com947-1377ParkatFenwaySouthRedSoxFenwaySouthDr.,FtMyers226-4700GolfSanCarlosBlvd.,FortMyersBeach466-9797KeyStateParkEsteroBlvd.,FortMyers463-4588oftheIslandsSesameDr,Bokeelia283-1525ResearchCenterWaterfrontDrive,Bokeelia283-2062 Sanibel Historical Museum & Village 950 Dunlop Road (239) 14601SunSanibelMuseum.org472-4648HarvestSixMileCypress Pkwy., Ft Myers (800) 400SunSunHarvestCitrus.com743-1480SplashWaterParkSantaBarbaraBlvd, Cape Coral (239) 2787TheSunSplashWaterPark.com574-0558ShellFactoryTamiamiTrailN.,North Fort Myers (239) ThomasShellFactory.com995-2141Edison/Henry Ford Winter Estates 2350 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers (239) TropicStarAdventures.com(239)13851TropicEdisonFordWinterEstates.org334-7419StarAdventuresWaterfrontRd.,Bokeelia283-0015 LEE COLLIERCOUNTYCOUNTY
ManateeSwampBuggy.com774-2701Sightseeing Adventure
6001 Lake Trafford Rd., Immokalee (239)
NaplesTrolleyTours.com(239)1010NaplesNaplesGarden.org(239)4820NaplesNaplesPrincessCruises.com(239)550Port-O-CallNaplesSeaExcursions.com(239)705MarcoSee-Manatees.com642-8818IslandSeaExcursionsE.ElkcamCir.,MarcoIsland642-6400PrincessCruisesMarinaPort-O-CallWay,Naples649-2275BotanicalGardenBayshoreDrive,Naples643-7275TrolleyTours6thAvenueSouth,Naples262-7300
Port Of The Islands
Airboats & Alligators
Everglades-Excursions.com(239)1010TransportationEvergladesDayStarCharters.com(239)1500DayCorkscrew.Audubon.org(239)375CorkscrewCoralCayGolf.com(239)2205CoralConservancy.org(239)1495NatureConservancyNaplesZoo.org(239)1590NaplesAirboatsAndAlligators.com657-2214ZooAtCaribbeanGardensGoodletteFrankRd.,Naples262-5409OfSouthwestFloridaCenterSmithPreserveWay,Naples262-0304CayAdventureGolfTamiamiTrailE.,Naples793-4999SwampSanctuarySanctuaryRd.W.,Naples348-9151StarChartersDanfordSt,Naples417-3474Excursions/Naples&Tours6thAveS.#1,Naples262-7300
8520FloridaGetYourGuide.com695-2591SportsParkRattlesnakeRd., Naples (239)
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Everglades National Park Boat Tours
525 Newport Drive, Naples (239)
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Baker Park, Sugden Regional Park, Lovers Key State Park
Southwest Florida is second to none in local, county and state parks. Great care is taken to properly preserve the land’s natural beauty so we all can enjoy the many exotic flora and fauna only found in this part of the world.
PARKS & RECREATION
Lynn Hall Memorial Park Matlacha Community Park Manatee Park
Cambier Park
Collier-Seminole State Park
Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park
Four Mile Cove Ecological Preserve Gasparilla Island State Park Koreshan State Park
Eagle Lakes Community Park East Naples Community Park
Lovers Key State Park
The Great C alusa Blueway Paddling Trail Trailhead Park
COLLIER CollierGov.netCOUNTY LEE LeeParks.orgCOUNTY
Caloosahatchee National Wildlife Refuge Caloosahatchee Regional Park Cayo Costa State Park City of Palms Park
Big Cypress National Preserve
Gordon River Greenway Park Lowdermilk Park
Rookery Bay National Estuarine Preserve South Immokalee Park
Lee County Softball Complex
North Collier Regional Park
Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve
Clam Pass County Park
Caloosa Nature Center & Planetarium
Audubon Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
Fakahatchee Strand State Preserve Park Fleischmann Park
Veterans Community Park
Yacht Club Community Park
Little Hickory Island Beach Park
Mound House
Also See: FloridaStateParks.org
Estero Bay Preserve State Park
Baker Park
Kurt Donaldson Community Park Lakes Park
River Park Community Center
Vineyards Community Park
Bonita Beach Park
J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge
Big Corkscrew Island Regional Park
Philips Community Park Riverside Park
Freedom Park
Sudgen Regional Park
Bonita Beach Dog Park
Bowdich Point Park
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Max A. Hasse Jr. Community Park
Pelican Bay Community Park
Golden Gate Community Park
NUMBERS
We know your life is busy and we’re here to make it easier for you with a quick reference guide of the most important local phone IMPORTANTnumbers.
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Cable (877)Summit(800)Hotwire(800)Comcast/Xfinity(877)CenturyLinkTelevision:862-9343Cable934-6489Communications355-5668Broadband678-6648
Declaration of Domicile (239) (239)Occupational(239)Government(239)WasteCollierGarbage(239)Fishing/HuntingLights(800)(239)FloridaElectric(239)Driver’s252-2646License434-4600Power&Light262-1322,226-3545Out:(800)468-8243License252-8176CollectionCountySolidDepartment252-2380Center252-8999License252-2477
Boat CollierBus(239)Registration252-8176Transportation:AreaTransit (CAT) (239) 252-7777
Sanibel Recycling: Waste Pro (239)
TownWaterof Fort Myers Beach (239) 463-9914
Bus (800)(239)Cooperative,LeeLights(239)FloridaElectric(239)Driver’s(239)Declaration(877)Summit(800)Hotwire(800)Comcast/Xfinity(877)CenturyLinkCable(239)LeeTranTransportation:533-8726Television:862-9343Cable934-6489Communications355-5668Broadband678-6648ofDomicile533-5000License533-5007Power&Light334-7754Out:(800)468-8243CountyElectricInc.656-2300599-2356
Fishing/Hunting License:
SanibelWater Island Water Association (239) 472-1502
GreaterPineWaterIslandPine Island Water Assoc. (239)
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(239)Fort(239)WasteCaptiva(239)WasteCape(941)(AreaWaste(239)(AreasWaste(239)(AreaAdvanced(239)(AreasAdvanced&County,UnincorporatedGarbage(888)Fish-Florida(888)Hunt-Florida(486-8356)(347-4356)Collection:LeeBonitaSpringsFortMyersBeachDisposal1&2)334-1224Disposal4)368-2300Pro3&5)337-0800ManagementInc.6)629-1106Coral:Pro337-0800Recycling:Pro332-8500MyersSanitation321-8050
(239)Voter(239)Vehicle(800)CenturyTelephone:(239)Tax(888)Social(800)Post(239)Passports(239)Occupational(239)Government332-8500Center533-2221License533-6000533-5000Office275-8777Security318-9114Collector533-6000Link366-8201Registration533-6000Registration533-8683
(239)Vehicle(239)CenturyTelephone:(239)Tax(800)Social(239)Marco(800)(239)Post(239)Passports252-7241Office435-2146,275-8777Island394-5437Security772-1213Collector252-8171Link596-6220Registration252-8177
(239)ofCity(239)Collier(239)Marco(239)NaplesCityCounty:(239)NaplesWater(239)Voter(239)City(239)City(239)City(239)CityCity(239)Lee(239)Sanibel(239)RecyclingSanibel283-1071Trash&Services334-1224Sewer472-3100CountyUtilities:533-8845Offices:ofBonitaSprings949-6262ofCapeCoral574-0401ofSanibel472-3700ofFortMyers321-7000Registration252-8683Utilities213-4745(239)252-6245Water/Sewer:213-1800Island394-3168County252-6245OfficesCityNaples213-1015LEE COLLIERCOUNTYCOUNTY
Beach Parking Permits (239) 252-4000
Area schools are among the best in the state when it comes to providing individual assistance to students. School curriculums offer a broad variety of subjects in an attempt to mold a wellrounded student. Literally thousands of students attend class at more than 100 elementary, middle, and high schools in the area while higher learning facilities and universities provide challenging courses and varied
EDUCATIONmajors.
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5775 Osceola Trail, Naples, FL 34109
PrivateSchoolReview.comFloridaSmart.com/Education
Ave Maria University 877-283-8648 • AveMaria.edu
Florida Southwestern State College 239-489-9300 • FSW.edu
Fort Myers, Bonita Springs, Estero, Sanibel Island, Captiva Island
Rasmussen College 239-477-2100 • Rasmussen.edu
Dr.CollierSchools.comIslandMartinLutherKing,Jr.Administrative Center
Upon moving to Florida, students should be registered for school. Students in kindergarten and first grade must provide birth certificates. Proof of residency must be provided (i.e., Declaration of Domicile, proof that a home has been purchased, or living quarters have been leased), social security numbers, a Certificate of Immunization, and proof of a physical examination within the previous year. Students do not need transcripts. The school will send for them.
PRIVATE SCHOOLS IN COLLIER AND LEE COUNTIES
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2855 Colonial Boulevard, Fort Myers, FL 33966
LEE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone: (239) studentenrollment@leeschools.net334-1102
Phone (239) 377-0001 Fax (239) webmaster@collierschools.comhelpdesk@collierschools.com377-0181
LeeLeeSchools.netCountyPublicEducation Center
Hodges University 239-938-7744 • Hodges.edu
COLLIER COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES
Florida Gulf Coast University 800-590-3428 • FGCU.edu
SouthWest Florida College 877-820-7306 • SouthernTech.edu
Naples, Marco
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Southwest Florida has some of the finest health care facilities in the nation. Facilities are numerous and strategically located to best service both Lee and Collier HEALTHCAREcounties.
URGENT CARE
9981 S. HealthPark Drive, Ft Myers
HealthPark Medical Center 9981 S. HealthPark Drive, Ft Myers
Family Medicine 3302 Bonita Beach Rd SE #170, Bonita Springs
Gulf Coast Medical Center 13681 Doctor’s Way, Ft Myers
BakerLocations:nchmd.orgHospital Downtown 350 7th Street North, Naples Bonita 24040EDS. Tamiami Trail Bonita Springs
Florida
Golisano636CapeLocations:LeeHealth.org1285CriticalLandmarkHospitals.comHOSPITALSCareHospitalCreeksideBlvd.E.LEEHEALTHSYSTEMSCoralHospitalDelPradoBlvd.,CapeCoralChildren’sHospitalofSouthwest
Physicians Regional - Pine Ridge 6101 Pine Ridge Rd., Naples
Lee Memorial Hospital 2776 South Cleveland Avenue., Ft Myers
ELDER CARE
PHYSICIANS REGIONAL HEALTHCARE
The Rehabilitation Hospital 2776 Cleveland Avenue, Ft Myers
While many middle-aged families are continuing to flock to Southwest Florida, the need is also recognized for those who are older or may need additional support. To help retirees plan for the different stages of their future, John R. Wood has partnered with preferred vendors that specialize in finding the right retirement or assisted living communities in the area. For more information, visit:
BCHCJohnRWood.com/Elder-CareSeniorHousingSolutions.net-BonitaCommunityHealth Center 3501BonitaHealthCenter.comHealthCenterBlvd., Bonita Springs Cape Coral Urgent 10201UrgentCareSWFL.comUrgent7717NCH801NCH3302NCH13005MedExpress.comNaples19985MedExpress.comEstero13030ER6400EPN1514Collier811CapeCoralUrgentCare.comCareDelPradoS.,CapeCoralUrgentCare-CreeksideImmokaleeRd#114,NaplesUrgentCareDavisBlvd.#10,NaplesQuickCareLivingstonRdSuite3,NaplesMedExpressUrgentCareS.TamiamiTrail,EsteroMedExpressUrgentCareCollierBlvd.,NaplesHealthcareBonitaImmediateCareBonitaBeachRdSE,BonitaSpringsImmediateCare-VanderbiltVanderbiltBeachRd.,NaplesImmediateCare-SoutheastCollierBlvd.,NaplesCareCenterofSouthwestFloridaArcosAve.Ste.105,Estero
Lee Health Coconut Point 23450 Via Coconut Point, Estero
HOSPITALS
LANDMARK
PhysiciansLocations:PhysiciansRegional.comSYSTEMRegional-Collier Boulevard 8300 Collier Blvd., Naples
North Naples 11190 Health Park Blvd, Naples
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You don’t become a vacation mecca without a proper selection of resorts, bed and breakfasts, and boutique hotels. From Gulfside to golf courses, Southwest Florida offers some of the most impressive hotels in the state.
HOTELS
Resort at Marina Village (800) 937-8461, (239) 541-5000 Marriott.com
Fort Myers Beach (888) 222-7465, (239) 463-6181 PinkShell.com
LEE COLLIERCOUNTYCOUNTY
Marco Island Marriott Resort, Golf Club and Spa (239) 394-2511, (800)
DiamondHeadCasaYbelResort.comBeach Resort
Sanibel Harbour Resort and Spa, Fort Myers (800) 767-7777, (239) 466-4000
TwoTrianon.commFishInn,St. James City (239)
Bellasera Resort, Naples (833) (800)InnBellaseraNaples.com735-0289ofNaples895-8858,(239) 649-5500 EdgewaterInnOfNaples.comBeachHotel, Naples (866) 624-1695, (239) 403-2000
LemonTreeInn.com(239)LemonInnOnFifth.com(888)InnInnAtPelicanBay.com(800)InnHiltonNaples.com(239)HiltonHiltonMarcoIsland.com(239)BeachHiltonEdgewaterNaples.comMarcoIslandResort394-5000Naples430-4900atPelicanBay,Naples597-8770,(239)597-8777onFifth,Naples403-8778,(239)403-8777TreeInn,Naples262-1414,(888)800-LEMON
’TweenTwoFishInn.com283-4519WatersIsland
Resort & Spa, Captiva (800) TheTween-Waters.com223-5865WestinCapeCoral
StayBridge.com(877)StaybridgeTrianon.com(877)Trianon,RitzCarlton.com/Naples(239)TheRitzCarlton.com/Naples(239)TheHotelEscalante.com(239)TheParkShoreFL.com(855)ParkNaplesGrande.com(844)NaplesMarcoIslandMarriott.com438-4373GrandeBeachResort489-9663,(239)597-3232ShoreResort,Naples923-8197,(239)263-2222Escalante659-3466Ritz-CarltonNaples598-3300Ritz-CarltonGolfResort,Naples593-2000OldNaples482-5228,(239)435-9600Suites,Naples238-8889,(239)643-8002
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Fort Myers Beach (855) LavendersDiamondHeadfl.com518-6650LandingBoat Ramp & Cottages, Bokeelia (239) HyattLoversKey.com(844)FortLover’s283-0015KeyResortMyersBeach759-4872RegencyCoconut Point Resort and Spa, Bonita Springs (239) OffHyatt.com444-1234theChartsInn, St. James City (239)
Casa Ybel Resort, Sanibel (800) 276-4753, (239) 472-3145
PinkOffTheChartsInn.com588-4886ShellBeachResort and Spa
SouthMarriott.comSeasIsland Resort, Captiva (866) 565-5089, (239) 472-5111
SundialSouthSeas.comResort, Sanibel (866) 565-5093, (239) 472-4151
(800)Trianon,TarponLodge.com(239)TarponSundialResort.comLodge,Bokeelia283-3999BonitaSprings859-3939,(239) 948-4400
5th Ave. S. Naples, Venetian Village Naples, First St. in Ft. Myers
Southwest Florida has become home to many world-renowned chefs who also found their slice of paradise along the Gulf Coast. Culinary talents from New York to California and abroad have brought an elaborate menu of choices to our area. From casual to fine dining, there is something for every taste.
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DINING
8985 Tamiami Trail FlemingsSteakHouse.comNTHEFRENCHBRASSERIE RUSTIQUE (239) 315-4019
4270 Tamiami Trail East #21 BrooksBurgers.com843(239)TheBrickCoffeeAndBar.com531(239)BramblesTeaRoomNaples.com340(239)BhaBhaBistro.com865(239)NaplesBevy.com360(239)BaysideSeafoodGrillAndBar.com4270(239)BayHouseNaples.com799(239)BarTulia.com(239)9118(239)4629118(239)AquaFifth.com862(239)AngelicDesserts.com2355(239)AndresSteakHouse.com2800(239)21SpicesDining.comANDRE’SSTEAKHOUSE263-5851TamiamiTrailNANGELICDESSERTS219-5118VanderbiltBeachRdAQUASEAFOOD&STEAK213-11115thAvenueSAZNASIANCUISINE593-8818StradaPlAZNRestaurant.comBARTULIAFifthAveS228-7606StradaPlSte8150438-1031THEBAYHOUSE591-3837WalkerbiltRdBAYSIDESEAFOODGRILL649-5552GulfShoreBlvdNTHEBEVY228-422012thAvenueSBHA!BHA!PERSIANBISTRO594-55575thAvenueSBRAMBLESENGLISHTEAROOM262-78945thAvenueSTHEBRICKCOFFEE&BAR692-87555thAvenueSBROOK’SGOURMETBURGERS&DOGS631-8298VanderbiltBeachRd
JanesGardenCafe.com1209(239)TheFrenchNaples.comSJANE’SCAFÉON3RD261-22533rdStreetSKUNJANICRAFTCOFFEE
3375 Pine Ridge Road.
MrBigFish.com754(239)Michelbobs.com371(239)MWaterfrontGrille.com4300(239)LowBrowPizzaAndBeer.com3148(239)LamoragaRestaurant.comNLOWBROWPIZZA&BEER529-6919TamiamiTrailEMWATERFRONTGRILLE263-4421GulfShoreBlvd.NMICHELBOB’SRIBS&STEAK643-7427Airport-PullingRdMWaterfrontGrille.comMR.BIGFISH262-4665NeapolitanWay
NambaNaples.comNAPLESBEACH BREWERY (239) 304-8795 4120 Enterprise Ave
BUZZ’S LIGHTHOUSE (239) 597-2551
9180 Gulfshore Drive N
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TheCrustPizza.net8004(239)CampielloNaples.com1177(239)BuzzsLighthouse.comCAMPIELLO435-11663rdStreetSTHECRUSTPIZZA244-8488TrailBlvdFERNANDEZTHEBULL CUBAN CAFE (239) 254-9855
1201 Piper Blvd #10 (239) 653-9097
780 Seagate KunjaniNaples.comDr com
365 5th Avenue
3936(239)LAMORAGA331-3669TamiamiTrail
FernandezTheBull.com#101FLEMING’SPRIMESTEAKHOUSE & WINE BAR (239) 598-2424
YabbaIslandGrill.com711(239)VerginaRestaurant.com700(239)VanderbiltBeachResort.com/dining9225(239)TrueFoodKitchen.com5375(239)TavernOnTheBay.net489(239)TacosAndTequilaNaples.com89714834(239)SunburstNaples.com2340(239)RiptideBrewingCompany.com987(239)RidgwayBarAndGrill.com1300(239)ExperienceThePub.com9118(239)OsteriaTulia.com466(239)NaplesBeachBrewery.com#116OSTERIATULIA213-20735thAveSTHEPUBNAPLES594-2748StradaPlRIDGWAYBAR&GRILL262-55003rdStS#101RIPTIDEBREWINGCOMPANY228-65333rdAvenueNSUNBURSTCAFÉ263-3123PineRidgeRdTACOS&TEQUILACANTINA732-8226DavisBlvdTamiamiTrailNTAVERNONTHEBAY530-2225BayfrontPlaceTRUEFOODKITCHEN431-4580TamiamiTrailN#15THETURTLECLUB592-6557GulfShoreDriveNVERGINA659-7008FifthAvenueSYABBAISLANDGRILL262-5787FifthAvenueS
21 SPICES BY CHEF ASIF (239) 919-8830
NAMBA RAMEN & SUSHI (239) 592-4992 8847 Tamiami Trail N
(239) 300-0196
& GALLERY
DINING IN NAPLES
Bonita AngelinasOfBonitaSprings.com24041(239)ANGELINA’SSpringsRISTORANTE390-3187STamiamiTrailBIGHICKORYWATERFRONT GRILLE (239) 992-0991 26107 Hickory Blvd LapasCR.com26251(239)LakeHouseBarAndGrill.net3401(239)IguanaMia.com28051(239)TheFishHouseRestaurants.com4685(239)EnzosOfBonita.com4351(239)DocsBeachHouse.com27908(239)CoconutJacks.com5370(239)BigHickory.netCOCONUTJACK’SWATERFRONTGRILLE676-7777BonitaBeachRoadSWDOC’SBEACHHOUSE992-6444HickoryBlvdENZO’SITALIANBAR&RESTAURANT992-5555BonitaBeachRdSWTHEFISHHOUSERESTAURANT785-1293BonitaBeachRoadIGUANAMIA949-2001STamiamiTrailLAKEHOUSEBAR&GRILL948-4400BayCommonsDriveLAPA’SCOSTARICANBISTRO221-7016STamiamiTrail,Ste.9
MARCO PRIME STEAK & SEAFOOD (239) 389-2333
599 S Collier Blvd, Marco Island MarcoPrime.comSAMI’SPIZZA& GRILL (239) 389-7499 227 N Collier Blvd, Marco Island 1215(239)SamisPizza.comSNOOKINN394-3313BaldEagleDr, Marco Island SnookInn.com
MadHatterRestaurant.com6467(239)SanibelIslandCow.com2163(239)GreenFlashCaptiva.com15183(239)SanibelSeafoodGrille.com2499(239)TheFishHouseRestaurants.comWayGEORGE&WENDY’SSANIBELSEAFOODGRILLE395-1263PeriwinkleWayGREENFLASH472-3337CaptivaDrTHEISLANDCOW472-0606PeriwinkleWayTHEMADHATTERRESTAURANT472-0033SanibelCaptivaRoad,Sanibel
FIN 657(239)BISTRO970-6064SCollierBlvd, Marco Island
DINING IN MARCO ISLAND
BubbleRoomRestaurant.com1(239)CaptivaWyldsCafe.com4271(239)BonitaSpringsBistro.com24630992-7433US-41WYLD’SCAFÉ947-0408BonitaBeachRdSW&SanibelTHEBUBBLEROOM472-555815001CaptivaDrDOCFORD’SRUMBAR&
1021 Anglers DolphinTikiBar.comCove
DINING IN BONITA, CAPTIVA & SANIBEL, ESTERO, PINE ISLAND
1523 Periwinkle
FinBistro.comHOOT’SBREAKFAST & LUNCH (239) 394-4644
GRILLE (239) 312-4275 5400 South Seas Plantation Road, Captiva (239) 472-8311
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244 Royal Palm Drive, Marco Island 740(239)CafeDeMarco.comCJ’SONTHEBAY389-4511NCollierBlvd#105, Marco Island CJsOnTheBay.comDOLPHINTIKIBAR & GRILL (239) 394-4048
THE OTHER SIDE BISTRO (239)
563 E Elkcam Cir, Marco MangosDocksideBistro.com760(239)HootsBreakfastAndLunch.comIslandMANGO’SDOCKSIDEBISTRO393-2433NCollierBlvd#109,MarcoIsland
MUCKY DUCK (239) 472-3434 11546 Andy Rosse Lane
ThistleLodge.com2255(239)TraditionsOnTheBeach.com3111(239)TradersSanibel.com1551(239)SanibelSandbar.com2761(239)OldCaptivaHouse.com15951(239)MuckyDuck.comOLDCAPTIVAHOUSE472-5161CaptivaDrTHESANDBAR472-0305WGulfDrive,SanibelTRADERS472-7242PeriwinkleWayTRADITIONS472-4559WGulfDriveTHISTLELODGE472-9200WGulfDriveEsteroFORD’SGARAGE(239)495-367310801CorkscrewRdSuite519FordsGarageUSA.comSOUTHFORKGRILLE(239)992-504023161VillageShopsWay#113SouthForkGrille.comRESTORATIVESCAFÉ(239)949-671520461STamiamiTrail#20RestorativesCafe.com
2500 Island Inn Road, Sanibel DocFords.comTHEFISHHOUSE RESTAURANT (239) 666-6246
CAFÉ DE MARCO (SEAFOOD) (239) 394-6262
LAZY FLAMINGO (239) 16501-B283-5959Stringfellow Rd., LazyFlamingo.com/bokeeliaBokeeliaLITTLELILLY’SISLANDDELI10700StringfellowRd.#20,Bokeelia(239)282-9264LittleLillys.com
8421 Main St., Bokeelia (239) 283-4300
PHUZZY’S BOAT SHACK 3051(239)-283-5555Stringfellow Rd., St James City TarponLodge.com13771(239)PhuzzysBoatShack.comTARPONLODGE283-3999WaterfrontDr.,Bokeelia
First St BigStormBrewery.com4721(239)FancysSouthernCafe.com8890(239)DowntownHouseOfPizza.com1520(239)DeepLagoon.com14040(239)CristofsOnMcGregor.com10231(239)CraveMenu.com12901(239)BluSushi.comCRAVERESTAURANT466-4663McGregorBoulevardCRISTOF’SONMCGREGOR791-8473McGregorBlvdDEEPLAGOON689-5474McGregorBoulevardDOWNTOWNHOUSEOFPIZZA337-3467HendryStreetFANCY’SSOUTHERNCAFÉ561-2988SalroseLane#101BIGSTORMBREWERY257-1401SE10thPlaceTHEBOATHOUSETIKIBAR&GRILL(239)945-26285819DriftwoodParkwayTheBoatHouseUSA.comFATHOMSRESTAURANT&BAR(239)542-01235785CapeHarbourDrive#106FathomsRestaurant.com
BLUE POINTE OYSTER BAR & SEAFOOD GRILL
Pine CAPT’NIslandCON’S FISH HOUSE
FINE SWINE 10251 Stringfellow Rd., St James City (239) 282-8811
SlatesCapeCoral.com4820(239PapaJoesCapeCoral.com814(239OvertimeCapeCoral.com1708(239SouthBeachGrillefmb.com7205(239)SkyesFortMyersBeach.com7205(239)SaltyCrabfmb.comBoulevardSKYE’S463-7707EsteroBlvd#710SOUTHBEACHGRILL463-7770EsteroBlvdOVERTIME541-3367CapeCoralParkwayWestPAPAJOE’SITALIANRESTAURANT945-1700EastCapeCoralParkwaySLATE’S540-6800CandiaStreet
DINING IN CAPE CORAL
WISTERIA TEA ROOM & CAFÉ (239) 689-4436 2512 Second WisteriaTeaRoom.comStreetFortMyersBeachCABANASBEACHBAR & GRILLE (239) 765-7654 2000 Estero CabanasBeachBar.comBoulevardFISHTALEWATERFRONT DINING (239) 747-6500 7225 Estero Flippersotb.com8767(239)FishTaleDining.comBlvdFLIPPER’S765-1025EsteroBoulevardMATANZASONTHE BAY (239) 463-3838 416 Crescent MatanzasOnTheBay.comStTHESALTYCRABBAR & GRILL (239) 233-8224 1154 Estero
(888) 456-3463
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Fort Myers
13499 S Cleveland 13451(239)BluePointeRestaurant.comAvenueBLUSUSHI489-1500McGregorBlvdor2262
DINING IN FORT MYERS & FORT MYERS BEACH
MCGREGOR CAFÉ (239) 936-1771 4305 McGregor NevermindCapeCoral.com927(239GatherCape.com5971(239FinsDiveBar.com3422(239FINSVerandaRestaurant.com2122(239)SpiceClubGrill.com18011(239)PrawnBrokerFortMyers.com13451-16(239)PinchersUSA.com2360(239)MyParrotKey.com2500(239)OsteriaCelli.com15880(239)MillennialBrewing.com1811(239)McGregorCafe.comBoulevardMILLENIALBREWINGCOMPANY271-2255RoyalPalmAvenueOSTERIACELLI267-1310SummerlinRoad#308,PARROTKEYCARIBBEANGRILL463-3257MainStreetPINCHERS245-7049WFirstStreetPRAWNBROKERRESTAURANTANDFISHMARKET489-2226McGregorBoulevardSPICECLUBINDIANGRILL454-5400STamiamiTrailTHEVERANDA332-2065SecondStreet984-5449DelPradoBoulevardSGATHER673-9939SilverKingBoulevardSte116NEVERMINDCAFE994-3062CapeCoralParkwayE
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A John R. Wood real estate professional can help you acquire the keys to your new home.
TITLE INSURANCE
• It gives the assurance that you’re looking at homes that you can confidently afford to finance.
Title insurance policies protect against losses that occur after closing on a property. Title insurance covers unseen problems during the title search such as examiner oversights and errors in public records. To simplify your buying process, John R. Wood Christie’s International Real Estate has formed a relationship with Conroy, Conroy & Durant, attorneys who specialize in real estate, and who provide title insurance for your protection.
GET BeforePRE-APPROVEDyoubeginhouse
John R. Wood Christie’s International Real Estate will help you find the right community and the ultimate luxury lifestyle. There are many great neighborhoods in Southwest Florida and when you are relocating from outside the region, the options can seem overwhelming. We can help you navigate the entire process and ensure you understand what each neighborhood has to offer. Our staff of real estate professionals can provide you with insights into local schools, transportation, amenities, and more.
• You will have a significant edge over other buyers who aren’t pre-approved. In situations where there are multiple offers on a property, this can be the difference between having your offer accepted and losing that property to another buyer.
• When you do find a property, sellers will take your offer more seriously because you have a lender that is committed to backing your offer.
hunting, John R. Wood Christie’s International Real Estate recommends that you start the loan approval process. Getting pre-approved gives you a number of advantages:
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No other real estate company knows the prestigious communities and sublime lifestyle opportunities of Southwest Florida better. Over the decades, John R. Wood Christie’s International Real Estates has evolved into a formidable luxury real estate brand with more than 650 best-in-class agents in 19 offices, from Marco Island to Sanibel and Captiva. In 1958, our founder, John R. Wood, established our first office in Naples when it was merely a quiet seaside village. He saw the remarkable potential and irresistible appeal of this entire region. We credit his success and our firm’s remarkable longevity to courageous risk-taking—sometimes breaking from conventional wisdom—and the agility to respond quickly to changing buyer expectations. John Wood’s commitment to philanthropy, ethics and legendary service defines us and distinguishes us from our peers to this day.
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properties like yours in a unique luxury market like Southwest Florida is an endeavor we perform exceptionally, time and time again. It takes passionate dedication at all levels to our profession, our principles and our distinguished clients.
THE UNRIVALED LEADER IN REAL RepresentingESTATEexquisite
When you select John R. Wood Christie’s International Real Estate, you leverage the influence and insight of the region’s top-performing real estate experts, with enviable marketing resources at our fingertips. Our goal is to make the entire experience effortless and enjoyable for you, from start to finish. In fact, all we ask of you is to bring us your highest expectations—for legendary service, expedient transactions and extraordinary results.
LOCAL EXPERTISE
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We hold ourselves to the same exemplary standards of conduct and character in business to which we hold ourselves as individuals: To give back to the communities where we live and work. To treat everyone with respect. To speak candidly and act ethically and compassionately. To go above and beyond at every opportunity. And to be of service always to the best of our ability.
GUIDED BY EXCELLENCE
Engaging a Realtor ® who has not only sold properties in your area but also lives there is immeasurably rewarding. We fully understand the multitude of factors which contribute to your property’s market value. We know how neighborhoods and communities were planned and developed. The companies and individuals who built them. And what makes the homes in one subdivision measurably more valuable than those in another. Our research department produces ongoing detailed analyses to ensure the soundness of every decision and real estate investment our clients make.
SETTING THE STANDARD FOR LUXURY REAL ESTATE
Our highly esteemed clients entrust us with their most personally meaningful real estate transactions. They appreciate our agents consistently leading the market. They know our rich history. And of course, notice the impressive sales volumes we achieve. Discover how powerful our affiliations are in distinguishing our brand and your property. And review our unrivaled global marketing resources—from traditional to digital.
UNSURPASSED EXPERTISE
JOHN R. WOOD CHRISTIE’S INTERNATIONAL REAL ESTATE & BUSINESS PARTNERS
Home-Tech Warranty • A Home-Tech GOLD Warranty protects you and your family against financial setbacks due to costly repair or replacement of covered appliances and major systems. Get a premier level of service with guaranteed two-hour time frames for technician arrival with unlimited service calls, parts and labor coverage, and emergency service seven days a week. For more information, call your John R. Wood Christie’s International Real Estate sales associate, (877) 262-1300.
Senior Housing Solutions • Senior Housing Solutions provides expert senior housing advice to area seniors and their families in Southwest Florida. We use over 30 years of senior housing experience, to help eliminate the guesswork in choosing the right senior living community that meets your needs, preferences, and budget.
Conroy, Conroy and Durant • As a Naples, Florida law firm specializing in real estate law, CC&D attorneys, paralegals, and staff focus exclusively on real estate transactions and finance, and they offer a level of expertise that broader practices may not offer. Their experience allows them to construct sound, creative, and practical solutions for your real estate transaction. For more information, call your John R. Wood Christie’s International Real Estate sales associate, (239) 649-5200 or visit ccdlegal.com.
ITS
Disclaimer: The Wood Firm may receive compensation from preferred vendors.
NewRez Mortgage • The Southwest Florida Mortgage Group at NewRez brings a unique combination of mortgage expertise, financial strength, and product innovation capabilities to the lending table. They’re dedicated to delivering exceptional lending options with an easy application process through their decades long relationship with John R. Wood Christie’s International Real Estate. For more information, call your John R. Wood sales associate, or visit NewRez.com or call (239) 495-4101.
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The Wood firm is a member of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World™, the largest relocation system in the world, with well over 50% of the world’s largest real estate companies as members. More referral business is exchanged among these brokers than any franchise brokerage in the United States. Being in popular locations such as Naples and Fort Myers, referrals from this and other sources come to John R. Wood Christie’s International Real Estate on a daily basis.
The Christie’s International Real Estate network spans nearly 50 countries and territories on six continents. It is the unparalleled expertise of each independently owned Christie’s International Real Estate Affiliate that truly assures clients of the best representation in any given market. Through a common focus on luxury real estate, strong local ownership, and a dynamic Affiliate network, Christie’s International Real Estate connects buyers and sellers of the world’s preeminent homes.
Luxury Portfolio International™ is the luxury face of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®, which is the largest global network of the world’s most powerful independent luxury brokerages. As a member of this elite community, John R. Wood Christie’s International Real Estate has access to a worldwide network that markets over 25,000 of the world’s most remarkable homes annually. The Luxury Portfolio International™ brand, in conjunction with John R. Wood Properties, is recognized throughout the world as the luxury standard of excellence.
The Wood firm is further distinguished by its membership in the prestigious Realty Alliance. This membership is by invitation only, and John R. Wood Christie’s International Real Estate is the only Broker in Southwest Florida to hold membership in this organization. The Realty Alliance is comprised of approximately 65 of the nation’s largest and most prominent companies.
AFFILIATIONS
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Southwest Florida has grown significantly over the past few decades. The Bureau of Economic and Business Research estimates that Southwest Florida will reach more than 2.3 million residents by 2030, a steady but controlled growth rate. Southwest Florida promises to be a hot spot, based in part on the quality of life as well as its location.
AGENCY SPECIALTY LOCATION CONTACT WEBSITE Coastal Staffing Full Service Naples
CoastalStaffingInc.com Kelly Services Full Service Ft Myers 239-936-0086 KellyServices.us Labor Finders Full Service Naples 239-793-5500 LaborFinders.com ManCan Full Service Naples 239-434-5226 ManCan.com Remedy-IntelligentStaffing Clerical and
RemedyStaffing.com
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BUSINESS
For decades, Lee and Collier Counties have been among the country’s fastest growing areas. Its increasing population, coupled with its ideal quality-of-life setting, equates to great opportunities for business. Today, as part of Southwest Florida’s initiatives, Lee and Collier Counties are embracing the opportunity to support growth throughout the region. 239-417-2301 IndustrialLight Ft Myers 239-278-1515
Southwest Florida Workforce ResourcesAND EMPLOYMENT
Students are drawn to the region’s thriving colleges and universities, families are seeking new opportunities for their futures, and active adults who want to spend the best years of their lives in a beautiful place are all drawn to Southwest Florida.
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Total 2019 estimated population 770,577
Land
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• NO sales and use tax on goods manufactured or produced in Florida for export outside the state
Estimate from U.S. Census Bureau for July 1, 2019
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Renewable Energy
COLLIER COUNTY POPULATION & DEMOGRAPHICS
• NO state personal income tax
Source: Southwest Florida Economic Development Council (swfleda.com)
17,947
LEE COUNTY POPULATION & DEMOGRAPHICS
• Information Technologies
Fort Myers Beach 7,094 Sanibel 7,401 Land area 1,212 square miles
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• Real
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• Financial Services Technologies
Total 2019 estimated population 384,902
• Tourism
• NO property tax on goods-in-transit for up to 180 days
INDUSTRIES INCLUDE:
Estimate from U.S. Census Bureau for July 1, 2019
• NO corporate income tax on limited partnerships
FOR BUSINESSES
FOR SouthwestENTREPRENEURSFloridaoffersaccess to capital from private, federal and other sources along with strategic business support from the numerous entrepreneurship centers within this region and around the state.
• NO corporate income tax on subchapter S-corporations
MAJOR
• NO corporate franchise tax on capital stock
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Warehousing & Distribution
• Manufacturing
Estate
Permanent population/ City of Naples 22,088
In certain targeted industries, the state of Florida offers additional incentives, including limited corporate taxes and no personal income tax.
• NO sales tax on purchases of raw materials incorporated in final product for resale, including non-reusable containers or packaging
Cape Coral 194,495 Fort Myers 87,103 Bonita Springs 59,637
Peak season population/ Collier County 467,704 area 2,305 square miles
• Agriculture Life Sciences
Permanent population/ City of Marco Island
• NO state-level property tax
Medical Services
40 RELOCATION GUIDE NaplesANDALUCIAMetroSouth SF • • $$ AQUALANE SHORES City of Naples SF • $$$ NaplesARTESIAMetro South COSF • • $$ AUDUBON COUNTRY CLUB Naples Metro North COSF 18-holes• • • • $$$ AUTUMN WOODS Naples Metro North COSF • $$ NaplesAVIANOMetro South COSF $$ AVE NaplesMARIAMetroNorth COSF 18-holes• • • $ BAY NaplesCOLONYMetroNorth COSF • 18-hole course off-site ••• • • $$$ CityBAYFRONTofNaples CO • • $$$ BEAR’S PAW COUNTRY CLUB City of Naples COSF 18-holes• • • • $$ BENT CREEK PRESERVE Naples Metro North SF • • • $$ BERKSHIRE LAKES Naples Metro South COSF • • $ CAPE MARCO Marco Area CO • • • • $$$ COLLIER’S RESERVE Naples Metro North SF 18-holes• • • • $$$ NaplesDELASOLMetro North SF • • • $$ HOMESTYLE COURSEGOLF TENNISHOUSECLUBCOMMUNITIES GATED RANGEPRICECOMMUNITYBOATING LOCATION CHOICES: HOME STYLE: SF - Single Family Home CO - Condominium PRICE RANGE: $ = dominant price less than $500,000 $$ = dominant price $500,000 - $1,000,000 $$$ = dominant price over $1,000,000 City of Naples Marco Area Naples Metro North (North of Pine Ridge Rd.) Naples Metro South (South of Pine Ridge Rd.) The price column gives the price range based on the average price of the merged single-family and condo sales. GOLF CLUBS, BUNDLED: Membership included in purchase of home, buyer pays annual dues and/or other fees BOATING: A good portion of properties are boating oriented (have a dock or there is a comunity dock/marina) GATED: May be manned by security guards or unmanned — COLLIER COUNTY COMMUNITIES —
JohnRWood.com 41 NaplesDUNESMetro North CO • • • $$$ EAGLE CREEK GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB Naples Metro South COSF 18-holes• • • • $ THE ENCLAVE OF DISTINCTION Naples Metro N orth SF • $$$ NaplesESPLANADEMetroN orth SF 18-holes• • • • $$$ FIDDLER’S CREEK Marco Area COSF 18-holes• • • • $$ GLEN EAGLE GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB Naples Metro South COSF • 18-holes some bundled • • • $$ GOLDEN GATE ESTATES Naples Metro North & South SF $$ GORDON DRIVE City of Naples SF $$$ GREY OAKS COUNTRY CLUB & ESTUARY AT GREY OAKS City of Naples and Naples Metro South COSF 54-holes• • • • $$$ GULF SHORE BLVD. CONDOS City of Naples Note: Many condos are gated & have a club room, but not all. CO • • • $$$ HAMMOCK BAY GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB Marco Area CO 18-holes• • • • $$ HERITAGE BAY Naples Metro North COSF 27-holes• bundled • • • $$ IMPERIAL GOLF ESTATES Naples Metro North COSF 36-holes• • • $$ ISLAND WALK Naples Metro North COSF • • • $$ ISLES OF COLLIER PRESERVE Naples Metro South COSF • • • $$$ KENSINGTON GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB Naples Metro South COSF 18-holes• • • • $$ HOMESTYLE COURSEGOLF TENNISHOUSECLUBCOMMUNITIES GATED RANGEPRICECOMMUNITYBOATING — COLLIER COUNTY COMMUNITIES —
42 RELOCATION GUIDE KINGS LAKE Naples Metro South COSF • $$ NaplesLAKEWOODMetroSouth COSF 18-holes• • • $ LELY NaplesRESORTMetroSouth COSF 54-holes• • • • $$ MADISON PARK Naples Metro South COSF $ MANGROVE BAY City of Naples SF • • • $$ MARBELLA ISLES Naples Metro North COSF • • • $$ MARBELLA LAKES Naples Metro South COSF • • • $$ NaplesMEDITERRAMetroNorth COSF 36-holes• • • • $$$ MONTEREY & THE NaplesCROSSINGSMetroNorth SF • • • $$ MOORINGS & COQUINA SANDS City of Naples COSF 18-holes• • • $$$ NAPLES HERITAGE Naples Metro South COSF 18-holes• bundled • • • $$ NAPLES NaplesCOUNTRYLAKESCLUBMetroSouth COSF 18-holes•bundled • • • $$ NAPLES RESERVE Naples Metro South COSF Lakes• • • • $$ NAPLES SQUARE City of Naples CO • • $$$ — COLLIER COUNTY COMMUNITIES — HOMESTYLE COURSEGOLF TENNISHOUSECLUBCOMMUNITIES GATED RANGEPRICECOMMUNITYBOATING For More information: JohnRWood.com/Neighborhoods
JohnRWood.com 43 OLDE CYPRESS Naples Metro North COSF 18-holes• • • • $$$ OLD NAPLES City of Naples COSF • • $$$ PARK SHORE City of Naples COSF • $$$ PELICAN BAY Naples Metro Naples Note: Many condos are gated & have a club room, but not all. COSF 27-holes• • • = $$$ PELICAN ISLE YACHT CLUB Naples Metro North CO • • • • $$$ PELICAN MARSH Naples Metro North COSF 18-holes• • • • $$ PINE RIDGE Naples Metro North SF $$$ PORT OF THE ISLANDS Naples Metro South COSF • $ PORT ROYAL City of Naples SF • • • $$$ QUAIL CREEK COUNTRY CLUB Naples Metro North COSF 36-holes• • • • $$$ QUAIL WEST Naples Metro North COSF 36-holes• • • • $$$ THE NaplesQUARRYMetroNorth COSF 18-holes• • • • $$ NaplesRIVERSTONEMetroNorth SF • • • $$ ROYAL HARBOR City of Naples SF • $$$ SATURNIA LAKES Naples Metro North SF • • • $$ — COLLIER COUNTY COMMUNITIES — HOMESTYLE COURSEGOLF TENNISHOUSECLUBCOMMUNITIES GATED RANGEPRICECOMMUNITYBOATING For More information: JohnRWood.com/Neighborhoods
44 RELOCATION NaplesSTONEBRIDGEGUIDEMetroNorth COSF 18-holes•bundled • • • $$ NaplesSTONECREEKMetroNorth SF • • • $$$ THE NaplesSTRANDMetroNorth COSF 27-holes• • • • $ TARPON COVE YACHT & RACQUET CLUB Naples Metro North COSF Offsite• • • • • $ TIBURON GOLF CLUB Naples Metro North COSF 36-holes• • • • $$$ TALIS PARK Naples Metro North COSF 18-holes• • • • $$$ TREVISO BAY Naples Metro South COSF 18-holes•bundled • • • $$$ TWIN EAGLES Naples Metro North COSF 36-holes• bundled • • • $$$ VANDERBILT COUNTRY CLUB Naples Metro North COSF 18-holes•bundled • • • $ VASARI COUNTRY CLUB Naples Metro North COSF 18-holes•bundled • • • $$ VERONA WALK Naples Metro South COSF • • • $ THE NaplesVINEYARDSMetroNorth COSF 36-holes• • • • $$ WILDERNESS COUNTRY CLUB Naples Metro South CO 18-holes• • • • $$ WINDING CYPRESS Naples Metro South COSF • • • $$ NaplesWINDSTARMetroSouth CO 18-holes• • • • $$ WYNDEMERE COUNTRY CLUB Naples Metro South COSF 27-holes• • • • $$$ — COLLIER COUNTY COMMUNITIES — For More information: JohnRWood.com/Neighborhoods HOMESTYLE COURSEGOLF TENNISHOUSECLUBCOMMUNITIES GATED RANGEPRICECOMMUNITYBOATING
JohnRWood.com 45 BAREFOOT BEACH Bonita Area COSF • • • • $$$ BEACHVIEW COUNTRY CLUB Sanibel/CaptivaESTATES Area SF 18-holes• • • • $$$ BELL TOWER PARK Fort Myers Area CO • • • $ BELLA TERRA Estero Area SF • • • $ BONITA BAY Bonita Area COSF 90-holes• • • • $$$ BONITA ISLES Bonita Area COSF • • • $ BONITA NATIONAL Bonita Area COSF 18-holes•bundled • • • $ THE EsteroBROOKSArea COSF • 54-holes some bundled • • • $$ COCONUT POINT Estero Area CO • $ THE COLONY GOLF & BAY CLUB Bonita Area COSF 18-holes• • • • $$ DUNES GOLF & TENNIS CLUB SANIBEL Sanibel/CaptivaISLANDArea SF 18-holes• • • • $$ FIDDLESTICKS COUNTRY CLUB Fort Myers Area COSF 36-holes• • • • $$ —Collier County Communities—— LEE COUNTY COMMUNITIES — For More information: JohnRWood.com/Neighborhoods HOMESTYLE COURSEGOLF TENNISHOUSECLUBCOMMUNITIES GATED RANGEPRICECOMMUNITYBOATING LOCATION CHOICES: HOME STYLE: SF - Single Family Home CO - Condominium PRICE RANGE: $ = dominant price less than $500,000 $$ = dominant price $500,000 - $1,000,000 $$$ = dominant price over $1,000,000 Bonita Area Cape Coral Area Estero Area Ft Myers Sanibel/CaptivaArea Area The price column gives the price range based on the average price of the merged single-family and condo sales. GOLF CLUBS, BUNDLED: Membership included in purchase of home, buyer pays annual dues and/or other fees BOATING: A good portion of properties are boating oriented (have a dock or there is a comunity dock/marina) GATED: May be manned by security guards or unmanned
46 RELOCATION GUIDE GATEWAY GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB Fort Myers Area SF 18-holes• • • • $$ EsteroGRANDEZZAArea COSF 18-holes• • • • $$$ GULF HARBOR YACHT & COUNTRY CLUB Fort Myers Area COSF 18-holes• • • • • $$$ GULFSIDE Sanibel/CaptivaPLACEArea CO • • • $$$ HERITAGE PALMS GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB Fort Myers Area COSF 36-holes•bundled • • • $ HIGHLAND WOODS GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB Bonita Area COSF 18-holes•bundled • • • $ HUNTERS RIDGE GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB Bonita Area COSF 18-holes• • • • $ LEGENDS GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB Fort Myers Area COSF 18-holes• • • • $ LEHIGH ACRES Fort Myers Area COSF $ LEXINGTON COUNTRY CLUB Fort Myers Area COSF 18-holes•bundled • • • $ LITTLE HICKORY SHORES Bonita Area SF • $$ MEADOWS OF ESTERO Estero Area CO • • $ MIROMAR LAKES BEACH & GOLF CLUB Estero Area COSF 18-holes• Lakes• • • • $$$ — LEE COUNTY COMMUNITIES — HOMESTYLE COURSEGOLF TENNISHOUSECLUBCOMMUNITIES GATED RANGEPRICECOMMUNITYBOATING For More information: JohnRWood.com/Neighborhoods
JohnRWood.com 47 PALMIRA GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB Bonita Area COSF 27-holes• • • • $$ PARKER LAKES Fort Myers Area COSF • • • $ FortPASEOMyers Area COSF • • • $ PELICAN LANDING Bonita Area COSF 36-holes• • • • $$ PELICAN PRESERVE Fort Myers Area COSF 18-holes• • • • $ PELICAN SOUND GOLF & RIVER CLUB Estero Area CO 27-holes•bundled • • • • $$ FortRENAISSANCEMyersArea COSF 18-holes• • • • $$ ROOKERY POINTE Estero Area CO • • • $ SPANISH WELLS Bonita Area COSF 27-holes• • • • $$ EsteroVILLAGIOArea CO • • • $ WATERSIDE AT BAY BEACH Fort Myers Area CO • • • • $$ WEST BAY CLUB Estero Area COSF 18-holes• • • • $$ WILDCAT RUN Estero Area COSF 18-holes• • • • $$ WORTHINGTON COUNTRY CLUB Bonita Area COSF 18-holes•bundled • • • $ — LEE COUNTY COMMUNITIES — For More information: JohnRWood.com/Neighborhoods HOMESTYLE COURSEGOLF TENNISHOUSECLUBCOMMUNITIES GATED RANGEPRICECOMMUNITYBOATING
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