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JOHN R. WOOD PROPERTIES
As the oldest and most renowned real estate firm in Southwest Florida, John R. Wood Properties 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.
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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
8 RELOCATION GUIDE JohnRWood.com Palmira Golf & Country Club Golf Course, Pelican Marsh Golf Course, opposite page, Collier’s Reserve Golf Course
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
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.
BUNDLED GOLF
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.
RECIPROCAL GOLF
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
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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.
10 RELOCATION GUIDE JohnRWood.com Naples; Venetian Village, Third Street South, Fifth Avenue South 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.
1975TahitianPeriwinklePlace.comHours:2075PeriwinklePromenadeShops.comStoresMonMayMonOctoberHours:26795TheSimon.com/Mall/Coconut-PointBONITASPRINGSPromenadeatBonitaBaySouthBayDrive,BonitaSprings15–April30–Sat10am–8pm,Sun12pm–5pm1–Oct14–Sat10am–6pm,SunCallIndividualforHoursSANIBELISLANDPlacePeriwinkleWay,Sanibel10am–7pm,Sunday12pm–5pmGardensPeriwinkleWay
Bay 4200 Gulf Shore Boulevard N, Naples Hours: 10am – 6pm, Sunday 12pm – 6pm
760EsplanadeWatersideShops.comMARCOISLANDShoppesNCollierBoulevard, Marco Island Hours: 8am –CollierGov.netHours:1017MarcoEsplanadeShoppesAtMarcoIsland.com10pmTownCenterMallNCollierBoulevard,MarcoIsland6am–10pmCOLLIERCOUNTY
Hours:1200TinThirdStreetSouth.comHours:3rdThirdVenetianVillage.comStreetSouthStreetS,NaplesvaryCityShops5thAvenueS,Naples10am–9pm,Sunday
Hours:9118MercatoCoastlandCenter.comStradaPlace,Naples10am–9pm,Sunday
FORT MYERS Gulf Coast Town Center 9903 Gulf Coast Main Street, Fort Myers Hours: 10am – 9pm, Sunday 11am – 6pm
5thNAPLESAvenue South 5th Avenue S, Naples Hours:
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TheMercatoShops.comVillageonVenetian
12pm – 6pm
20350SanibelGulfCoastTownCenter.comOutletsSummerlinRoad,Fort Myers Hours: 10am – 7pm (8pm on Fri. & Sat.), Sunday 11am –
12pm – 6pm
LEE LeeParks.orgCOUNTY
Hours:1900CoastlandFifthAvenueSouth.comvaryCenterTamiamiTrailN,Naples10am–9pm,Sunday12pm – 6pm
23106CoconutMiromarOutlets.comPointFashionDrive, Estero Hours: 10am – 9pm, Sunday 12pm – 6pm
Hours:10801Miromar1035Timeshttps://santiniplaza.com/7205Sanitinihttps://belltowerfl.com/stores/13499BellSanibelOutlets.com6pmTowerShopsSClevelandAveFORTMYERSBEACHPlazaEsteroBlvdSquareEsteroBlvdESTEROOutletsCorkscrewRoad,Estero10am–9pm,Sunday11am – 6pm
5415WatersideTin-City.comShopsTamiamiTrail N, Naples Hours: 10am – 7pm, Sunday 12pm – 6pm
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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 BOATINGparadise.
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
COLLIERCOUNTYCOUNTY
FORT MYERS City of Ft Basin 18400GetawayCityFtMyers.com321-7080MarinaSanCarlos MarinaTown.net(239)3446MarinatownLandingsYGTC.com(239)5200Landings(239)290IslandGetAwayMarina.com466-3600BayMarinaPearlStreet463-5522MarinaS.LandingsDrive481-7181YachtHarbourMarinatownLane997-2767
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Esplanade Marina 760 N. Collier Blvd. (239)
1300 Lee Street (239)
Port of Naples Marina 550 Port-O-Call Way (239)
Jensen’s Marina 15107 Captiva Drive (239) Tween-Waters.com/Marina(239)15951‘TweenSouthSeas.com(239)5400SouthJensensMarina.com472-5800SeasIslandResortPlantationRd.472-5111WatersInnMarinaCaptivaRd.472-5161
Naples Boat Club 909 10th (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
Blvd. (239)
NAPLES Cove Yacht Club 900 Broad Ave. S. (239) 262-5994 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
MarineMax Fort Myers 14030 McGregor Blvd. (239) 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
PINE ISLAND Freedom Boat Club 13921 Waterfront shmarinas.com13921SafeMonroeCanalMarina.com3105MonroeFreedomBoatClub.comDrCanalMarinaStringfellowRdHarborPinelandWaterfrontDr
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral Godman Yacht Basin 5818 Driftwood Pkwy (239) 574-0809 Safe Harbor Cape Harbour 5828 Cape Harbour Dr (239) WalkersMarine.com239-541-29881503Walker’sTarponPoint.com(239)6179TarponSHMarinas.com945-4330PointMarinaBlackMarlinLane549-4900HideawaySE46thLn
BONITA SPRINGS Back Bay Marina 4751 Bonita Beach Rd. SW (239) 27598Bonita992-2608BayMarinaMarinaPt.Drive SW (239) 4794FishBonitaBayMarina.net495-3222TrapMarinaBonitaBeachRd. SW (239) Fishing.org992-6055
Street S.
Myers Yacht
WolcottMarine.com(239)854WolcottWalkersMarine.com(239)475MarinaWalker’sTarponClubMarina.com(239)250TarponPortOfTheIslandsMarina.com(239)525PortPortofNaplesMarina.com774-0479oftheIslandsMarinaNewportDr.389-0367ClubMarinaCapriRd.394-5643HideawayofNaplesNorthRd.213-1441MarineRiverPointDrive417-2896
LEE
SANIBEL ISLAND Sanibel Marina 634 N. Yachtsman Drive (239) SanibelMarina.com215-2445
Captiva Yacht Club 15903 Captiva Drive (239) CaptivaIYC.net472-4133
MARCO ISLAND Safe Harbor Calusa Island 385 Angler Drive (239) SHMarinas.com394-3668
FORT MYERS BEACH Fish-Tale Marina 7225 Estero Blvd. (239) 18650MarinaTheFishTaleMarina.com463-3600Mike’sBoatClubSanCarlosBlvd. (239) SnookBightMarina.com(239)4765SnookSaltySamsMarina.com(239)2500SaltyMatanzas.com(239)414MatanzasMarinaMikesBoatRentals.com590-0218InnMarinaCrescentStreet463-9258Sam’sMarinaMainStreet463-7333BightMarinaEsteroBlvd.765-4371
Sugden Community Theatre, Artis–Naples, Stage of Bonita Center for the Arts
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FINE ARTS & CULTURE
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.
CulturalCapeCoral.netParkTheatre Company (239) 772-5862 528 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral
LEE
BonitaArtCenterBonita.orgSpringsCenter for Visual Arts (239) 26100495-8989Old41Rd., Bonita Springs ArtCenterBonita.org
SWF8290(239)SouthwestLeomaLovegrove.com4639(239)LeomaIslandVisions-Timeless.com(239)4643IslandGalleryOfMatlacha.comVisionsPineIslandRd,Matlacha282-0452LovegroveGallery&Gardens938-5655PineIslandRd.,MatlachaFloridaSymphony418-1500CollegePkwy,FortMyersLSO.org
EdisonFordWinterEstates.org2350(239)EdisonCulturalParkTheater.com&FordWinterEstates334-7419McGregorBlvd.,FortMyers
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4625(443)GalleryFloridaRep.orgofMatlacha350-3188PineIslandRd NW, Matlacha
Coral
4533(239)CapeCalusaNature.orgCoralArtsStudio574-0802CoronadoPkwy.Cape
HolocaustMuseumBlvd.975(239)SouthwestHolocaustGulfshorePlayhouse.org755The(239)GulfshoreCollierMuseums.com3331(239)CollierArtisNaples.orgCountyMuseum252-8476TamiamiTrailE.,NaplesPlayhouse261-7529NorrisCenter,8thAve.S,NaplesMuseumofFlorida263-9200ImperialGolfCourse#108,NaplesSWFl.org
Theatre.Zone13275(888)TheatreZoneNaplesHistoricalSociety.org137(239)PalmOperaNaples.org2408OperaDavid(239)OperaNaplesPlayers.orgNaplesNaples963-9050andCecileWangCenterLinwoodAve.,NaplesCottage261-816412thAve.S,Naples966-3352LivingstonRd,Naples
NaplesArt.org585(239)NaplesArtisNaples.orgArt262-6517ParkSt.,Naples Myers 10150(239)PerformingBonitaBigArts.org2200(239)BIGBBMannPAH.comARTSStraussTheater472-6862PeriwinkleWay,SanibelSpringsCenterforArts495-8989BonitaBeachRd.,Bonita
3450(239)andCalusaBroadwayPalm.comNatureCenterPlanetarium275-3435OrtizAve.,Fort Myers
Florida Repertory Theatre (239) 332-4488 2268 Bay Street, Fort Myers
Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre (239) 278-4422 1380 Colonial Blvd, Fort Myers
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Naples Players at Sugden Community Theatre (239) 263-7990 701 5th Ave. S,
The Baker Museum (239) 254-2620 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples
5833(239)Artis—Naples597-1900PelicanBay Blvd, Naples
Alliance for the Arts (239) 939-2787 10091 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers 13350(239)PerformingBarbaraArtInLee.comB.MannArtsHall481-4849FSWPkwy.,Fort
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 nature
ATTRACTIONSpreserves.
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Palm Cottage 137 12th Avenue (239)
South, Naples
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 Springs (239)
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
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
Everglades National Park Boat Tours 815 Oyster Bar Ln, Everglades City (239) 8520FloridaGetYourGuide.com695-2591SportsParkRattlesnakeRd., Naples (239) ManateeSwampBuggy.com774-2701Sightseeing
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
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LEE COLLIERCOUNTYCOUNTY
Rd., Bonita
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
Ford Winter Estates 2350 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers (239) TropicStarAdventures.com(239)13851TropicEdisonFordWinterEstates.org334-7419StarAdventuresWaterfrontRd.,Bokeelia283-0015
Adventure Port Of The Islands 525 Newport Drive, Naples (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
PARKS
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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. & RECREATION
Fleischmann Park
COLLIER CollierGov.netCOUNTY
Conservancy of Southwest Florida
Bonita Beach Park
Caloosahatchee Regional Park Cayo Costa State Park City of Palms Park
LeeParks.orgCOUNTY
Fakahatchee Strand State Preserve Park
Also See: FloridaStateParks.org
Freedom Park Golden Gate Community Park
Bowdich Point Park
Estero Bay Preserve State Park Four Mile Cove Ecological Preserve
Koreshan State Park
Matlacha Community Park Manatee Park Mound House Philips Community Park Riverside Park Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve
Little Hickory Island Beach Park Lovers Key State Park
Sudgen Regional Park Veterans Community Park
Caloosa Nature Center & Planetarium
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Yacht Club Community Park
Rookery Bay National Estuarine Preserve
Gasparilla Island State Park
Bonita Beach Dog Park
Kurt Donaldson Community Park Lakes Park Lee County Softball Complex
Max A. Hasse Jr. Community Park North Collier Regional Park
The Great C alusa Blueway Paddling Trail Trailhead Park
Gordon River Greenway Park
Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park Eagle Lakes Community Park East Naples Community Park
Clam Pass County Park State Park
South Immokalee Park
Caloosahatchee National Wildlife Refuge
LEE
Big Cypress National Preserve Cambier Park
Lowdermilk Park
Collier-Seminole
Pelican Bay Community Park River Park Community Center
Audubon Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary Baker Park
Big Corkscrew Island Regional Park
Vineyards Community Park
J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge
Lynn Hall Memorial Park
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CollierBus(239)Registration252-8176Transportation:AreaTransit
(CAT) (239) 252-7777
Cable (877)Summit(800)Hotwire(800)Comcast/Xfinity(877)CenturyLinkTelevision:862-9343Cable934-6489Communications355-5668Broadband678-6648
(239)Vehicle(239)CenturyTelephone:(239)Tax(800)Social(239)Marco(800)(239)Post(239)Passports252-7241Office435-2146,275-8777Island394-5437Security772-1213Collector252-8171Link596-6220Registration252-8177
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
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: (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
Sanibel Recycling: Waste Pro (239)
SanibelWater Island Water Association (239) 472-1502 TownWaterof Fort Myers Beach (239) 463-9914 GreaterPineWaterIslandPine Island Water Assoc. (239) (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
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
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EDUCATIONmajors.
• Rasmussen.edu
Florida Southwestern State College 239-489-9300 • FSW.edu
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COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES Ave Maria University 877-283-8648 • AveMaria.edu
Naples, Marco
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.
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Fort Myers, Bonita Springs, Estero, Sanibel Island, Captiva Island
PRIVATE SCHOOLS IN COLLIER AND LEE COUNTIES PrivateSchoolReview.comFloridaSmart.com/Education
Upon moving
COLLIER COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
LeeLeeSchools.netCountyPublicEducation
Center 2855 Colonial Boulevard, Fort Myers, FL 33966 Phone: (239) studentenrollment@leeschools.net334-1102
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LEE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
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Dr.CollierSchools.comIslandMartinLutherKing,Jr.Administrative Center 5775 Osceola Trail, Naples, FL 34109 Phone (239) 377-0001 Fax (239) webmaster@collierschools.comhelpdesk@collierschools.com377-0181
Florida Gulf Coast University 800-590-3428 FGCU.edu Hodges University 239-938-7744 Hodges.edu Rasmussen College 239-477-2100 SouthWest Florida College 877-820-7306 SouthernTech.edu
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.
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Florida 9981 S. HealthPark Drive, Ft Myers Gulf Coast Medical Center 13681 Doctor’s Way, Ft Myers HealthPark Medical Center 9981 S. HealthPark Drive, Ft Myers Lee Health Coconut Point 23450 Via Coconut Point, Estero Lee Memorial Hospital 2776 South Cleveland Avenue., Ft Myers The Rehabilitation Hospital 2776 Cleveland Avenue, Ft Myers
ELDER CARE
CARE
URGENT
BakerLocations:nchmd.orgHospital Downtown 350 7th Street North, Naples Bonita 24040EDS. Tamiami Trail Bonita Springs North Naples 11190 Health Park Blvd, Naples Family Medicine 3302 Bonita Beach Rd SE #170, Bonita Springs
Golisano636CapeLocations:LeeHealth.org1285CriticalLandmarkHospitals.comHOSPITALSCareHospitalCreeksideBlvd.E.LEEHEALTHSYSTEMSCoralHospitalDelPradoBlvd.,CapeCoralChildren’sHospitalofSouthwest
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
PhysiciansLocations:PhysiciansRegional.comSYSTEMRegional-Collier Boulevard 8300 Collier Blvd., Naples Physicians Regional - Pine Ridge 6101 Pine Ridge Rd., Naples LANDMARK
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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:
HOSPITALS
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
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(800)Trianon,TarponLodge.com(239)TarponSundialResort.comLodge,Bokeelia283-3999BonitaSprings859-3939,(239) 948-4400
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 (239) 472-3145
EdgewaterInnOfNaples.comBeachHotel, Naples (866) 624-1695, (239) 403-2000
Sanibel Harbour Resort and Spa, Fort Myers (800) 767-7777, (239) 466-4000
(800)InnBellaseraNaples.com735-0289ofNaples895-8858,(239) 649-5500
TwoTrianon.commFishInn,St. James City (239) ’TweenTwoFishInn.com283-4519WatersIsland Resort & Spa, Captiva (800) TheTween-Waters.com223-5865WestinCapeCoral Resort at Marina Village (800) 937-8461, (239) 541-5000 Marriott.com
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Resort Fort Myers Beach (855) LavendersDiamondHeadfl.com518-6650LandingBoat
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SouthMarriott.comSeasIsland Resort, Captiva (866) 565-5089, (239) 472-5111
COLLIERCOUNTYCOUNTY
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
Marco Island Marriott Resort, Golf Club and Spa (239) 394-2511, (800)
DiamondHeadCasaYbelResort.comBeach
Casa Ybel Resort, Sanibel (800) 276-4753,
Ramp & Cottages, Bokeelia (239)
HyattLoversKey.com(844)FortLover’s283-0015KeyResortMyersBeach759-4872RegencyCoconut
SundialSouthSeas.comResort, Sanibel (866) 565-5093, (239) 472-4151
Bellasera Resort, Naples (833)
Point Resort and Spa, Bonita Springs (239) OffHyatt.com444-1234theChartsInn, St. James City (239) PinkOffTheChartsInn.com588-4886ShellBeachResort and Spa Fort Myers Beach (888) 222-7465, (239) 463-6181 PinkShell.com
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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.
DINING
TheCrustPizza.net8004(239)CampielloNaples.com1177(239)BuzzsLighthouse.comCAMPIELLO435-11663rdStreetSTHECRUSTPIZZA244-8488TrailBlvdFERNANDEZTHEBULL
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FernandezTheBull.com#101FLEMING’SPRIMESTEAKHOUSE & WINE BAR (239) 598-2424 8985 Tamiami FlemingsSteakHouse.comNTHEFRENCHBRASSERIE
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 (239)
CUBAN CAFE (239) 254-9855 1201 Piper Blvd #10 (239) 653-9097 Pine Ridge
RUSTIQUE (239) 315-4019 365 5th Avenue
NAMBA RAMEN & SUSHI
JanesGardenCafe.com1209(239)TheFrenchNaples.comSJANE’SCAFÉON3RD261-22533rdStreetSKUNJANICRAFTCOFFEE
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
(239) 592-4992 8847 Tamiami Trail N NambaNaples.comNAPLESBEACH BREWERY (239) 304-8795 4120 Enterprise Ave 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 DINING IN NAPLES
597-2551 9180 Gulfshore Drive N
& GALLERY (239) 300-0196 780 Seagate KunjaniNaples.comDr com 3936(239)LAMORAGA331-3669TamiamiTrail
THE OTHER SIDE BISTRO (239)
11546 Andy Rosse Lane
MUCKY DUCK (239) 472-3434
DINING
RESTAURANT (239) 666-6246 1523 Periwinkle
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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 IN MARCO ISLAND
CAFÉ DE MARCO (SEAFOOD) (239) 394-6262 244 Royal Palm Drive, Marco Island 740(239)CafeDeMarco.comCJ’SONTHEBAY389-4511NCollierBlvd#105, Marco Island CJsOnTheBay.comDOLPHINTIKIBAR & GRILL (239) 394-4048 Anglers DolphinTikiBar.comCove
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BubbleRoomRestaurant.com1(239)CaptivaWyldsCafe.com4271(239)BonitaSpringsBistro.com24630992-7433US-41WYLD’SCAFÉ947-0408BonitaBeachRdSW&SanibelTHEBUBBLEROOM472-555815001CaptivaDrDOCFORD’SRUMBAR&
DINING IN BONITA, CAPTIVA & SANIBEL, ESTERO, PINE ISLAND
FIN 657(239)BISTRO970-6064SCollierBlvd, Marco Island FinBistro.comHOOT’SBREAKFAST & LUNCH (239) 394-4644 563 E Elkcam Cir, Marco
GRILLE (239) 312-4275 5400 South Seas Plantation Road, Captiva (239) 472-8311 2500 Island Inn Road, Sanibel DocFords.comTHEFISHHOUSE
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
MangosDocksideBistro.com760(239)HootsBreakfastAndLunch.comIslandMANGO’SDOCKSIDEBISTRO393-2433NCollierBlvd#109,MarcoIsland
MadHatterRestaurant.com6467(239)SanibelIslandCow.com2163(239)GreenFlashCaptiva.com15183(239)SanibelSeafoodGrille.com2499(239)TheFishHouseRestaurants.comWayGEORGE&WENDY’SSANIBELSEAFOODGRILLE395-1263PeriwinkleWayGREENFLASH472-3337CaptivaDrTHEISLANDCOW472-0606PeriwinkleWayTHEMADHATTERRESTAURANT472-0033SanibelCaptivaRoad,Sanibel
13451(239)BluePointeRestaurant.comAvenueBLUSUSHI489-1500McGregorBlvdor2262
Flippersotb.com8767(239)FishTaleDining.comBlvdFLIPPER’S765-1025EsteroBoulevardMATANZASONTHE BAY (239) 463-3838 416 Crescent
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
JohnRWood.com 31 Fort Myers BLUE POINTE OYSTER BAR & SEAFOOD GRILL (888) 456-3463 13499 S Cleveland
WISTERIA TEA ROOM & CAFÉ (239) 689-4436 2512 Second
8421 Main St.,
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 & FORT MYERS BEACH CAPT’NIslandCON’S FISH HOUSE Bokeelia (239) FINE SWINE 10251 Stringfellow Rd., St James City (239)
283-4300
LAZY FLAMINGO (239) 16501-B283-5959Stringfellow Rd.,
LazyFlamingo.com/bokeeliaBokeeliaLITTLELILLY’SISLANDDELI10700StringfellowRd.#20,Bokeelia(239)282-9264LittleLillys.com
& GRILLE
WisteriaTeaRoom.comStreetFortMyersBeachCABANASBEACHBAR (239) DINING (239) 747-6500 7225 Estero
PHUZZY’S BOAT SHACK 3051(239)-283-5555Stringfellow Rd., St James City
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
First St
DINING IN CAPE CORAL Pine
765-7654 2000 Estero CabanasBeachBar.comBoulevardFISHTALEWATERFRONT
FORT MYERS
TarponLodge.com13771(239)PhuzzysBoatShack.comTARPONLODGE283-3999WaterfrontDr.,Bokeelia
MCGREGOR CAFÉ (239) 936-1771 4305 McGregor
MatanzasOnTheBay.comStTHESALTYCRABBAR & GRILL (239) 233-8224 1154 Estero
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To simplify your buying process, John R. Wood Properties has formed a relationship with Conroy, Conroy & Durant, attorneys who specialize in real estate, and who provide title insurance for your protection.
• 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.
• It gives the assurance that you’re looking at homes that you can confidently afford to finance.
• 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.
GET BeforePRE-APPROVEDyoubeginhouse hunting, John R. Wood Properties recommends that you start the loan approval process. Getting pre-approved gives you a number of advantages:
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A John R. Wood real estate professional can help you acquire the keys to your new home.
TITLE INSURANCE
MOVING TO THE AREA
John R. Wood Properties 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.
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.
BUYING IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA
No other real estate company knows the prestigious communities and sublime lifestyle opportunities of Southwest Florida better. Over the decades, John R. Wood Properties 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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THE UNRIVALED LEADER IN REAL RepresentingESTATEexquisite 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. When you select John R. Wood Properties, 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.
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.
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UNSURPASSED EXPERTISE 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.
LOCAL EXPERTISE 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.
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JOHN R. WOOD PROPERTIES & ITS BUSINESS PARTNERS The Wood Firm may receive compensation from preferred vendors.
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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 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.
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 Properties. For more information, call your John R. Wood sales associate, or visit NewRez.com or call (239) 495-4101.
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 sales associate, (239) 649-5200 or visit ccdlegal.com.
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Being in popular locations such as Naples and Fort Myers, referrals from this and other sources come to John R. Wood Properties on a daily basis.
The Wood firm is further distinguished by its membership in the prestigious Realty Alliance. This membership is by invitation only, and John R. Wood Properties 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.
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.
As a member of this elite community, John R. Wood Properties 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.
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.
AFFILIATIONS
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. 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.
Kelly Services Full Service Ft Myers 239-936-0086 KellyServices.us
Coastal Staffing Full Service Naples 239-417-2301 CoastalStaffingInc.com
Remedy-IntelligentStaffing Clerical and IndustrialLight Ft Myers 239-278-1515 RemedyStaffing.com
ManCan Full Service Naples 239-434-5226 ManCan.com
AGENCY SPECIALTY LOCATION CONTACT WEBSITE
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.
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Labor Finders Full Service Naples 239-793-5500 LaborFinders.com
Southwest Florida Workforce ResourcesBUSINESS AND EMPLOYMENT
JohnRWood.com 39 MAJOR INDUSTRIES INCLUDE: • Financial Services & Technologies • Information Technologies • Medical Services • Renewable Energy Source: Southwest Florida Economic Development Council (swfleda.com) 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. FOR BUSINESSES In certain targeted industries, the state of Florida offers additional incentives, including limited corporate taxes and no personal income tax. • NO state personal income tax • NO state-level property tax • NO corporate income tax on limited partnerships • NO corporate income tax on subchapter S-corporations • NO corporate franchise tax on capital stock • NO property tax on goods-in-transit for up to 180 days • NO sales and use tax on goods manufactured or produced in Florida for export outside the state • NO sales tax on purchases of raw materials incorporated in final product for resale, including non-reusable containers or packaging COLLIER COUNTY POPULATION & DEMOGRAPHICS Estimate from U.S. Census Bureau for July 1, 2019 Total 2019 estimated population 384,902 Permanent population/ City of Naples 22,088 Permanent population/ City of Marco Island 17,947 Peak season population/ Collier County 467,704 Land area 2,305 square miles LEE COUNTY POPULATION & DEMOGRAPHICS Estimate from U.S. Census Bureau for July 1, 2019 Total 2019 estimated population 770,577 Cape Coral ................................................. 194,495 Fort Myers .................................................... 87,103 Bonita Springs 59,637 Fort Myers Beach 7,094 Sanibel 7,401 Land area 1,212 square miles • Warehousing & Distribution • Agriculture • Life Sciences • Manufacturing • Real Estate • Tourism
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
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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