This lovely new condo is located in Port of the Islands at the entrance to the Ten Thousand Islands in the Gulf of Mexico. You are near all the natural beauty of the Everglades yet close to the charm and sophistication of Naples and Marco Island. Port of the Islands is considered a boating and fishing paradise situated in an unspoiled natural habitat bordering state and federal preservation lands. Sophisticated living is available in Naples where the Philharmonic performs on a regular basis along with other venues of art and entertainment. Restaurants and shopping abound along 5th and 3rd Avenues where old and new Florida come together and provide access to miles of beautiful public beach. It is truly captivating and a place to visit and revisit many times.
Location: This condo is in Port of the Islands which is located equidistant from Naples, Marco Island, and Everglades City on Florida route 41 (otherwise known as the Tamiami Trail). It has a Naples mailing address and is listed as part of the east Naples postal zone. Convenience store grocery items, wine, etc. are available at the local marina ship's store which is within walking distance of the condo. General shopping is available in Marco Island or Naples proper which are both about 12 miles from the condo. A public golf course is situated about 7 miles from the condo along the drive to Naples. About 2 miles away, across route 41 (which runs past the condo development) is the Port of the Islands Gun Club where competition and recreational skeet and trap shooting is available 4 days each week. Several public golf courses are within a short drive from the condo along route 41 and in Naples proper.
Attractions: For the ladies there are a variety of local social groups that readily accept newcomers. These consist of the book club, bridge club, ballet group, sea wall picnic group, margong group, and others. Many of these type activities meet at the resort commons room or within individual homes. Opportunities exist for volunteer social work in Naples, Everglades City. or Marco Island. Shopping of all types is readily available in these same centers.
Recreational Fishing & Boating: The Port of the Islands Resort and Marina are also within easy walking distance from the condo. The resort provides a work-out facility and gorgeous swimming pool surrounded by palm trees with access to the bar and restaurant On the bay as part of the resort is a full service marina where boat slips can be rented and a complete selection of fishing supplies may be obtained. Direct access to the thousand islands and the Gulf of Mexico is featured as part of this salt-water estuary system. Fresh water bass fishing is also available in the various lakes and canals throughout the area.