The Life & Times of a Naples Taxi Driver

Fort Myers has emerged as a prime residential spot in Florida. It also serves as the center of entertainment and tourism and offers high living standards. Access to beach is never a problem and major tourist resorts are within easy reach. Prentiss Pointe is located amidst the center of these attractions and offers something for everyone. It is a gated community with ample security arrangements to ensure that residents are free of concerns about their safety.

The community has been designed by the famous company of Carlton-Naumann and offers plush living standards mixed with old world themes. There is a fitness center with swimming pools, tennis courts, and a spacious gym with modern equipment. The entire community has been designed while keeping Mediterranean themes in mind. It also has an element of Neo-Classic architecture and landscaping. This offers a unique departure from the run of the mill designs.

Coach homes, condos, and single family homes dominate the community that has been designed with bay windows, slanting roofs, angled rooms, and other features. Golfing options are endless as the community is minutes away from major courses designed by international firms.

Southwest Florida International Airport is at a short drive away from the community. Major entertainment and shopping districts of Fort Myers are at stone’s throw away from the residential community.

A three bedroom single family home at the community is available for an average price of $225,000. A low rise condo in Prentiss Pointe is available for an average price of $200,000.

Pine Island is the largest island in West Florida and offers a laidback living standard reminiscent of a rural fishing village. This, however, does not mean that it’s devoid of modern amenities. You will find contemporary designs and architecture with modern living standards.

A delicate balance has been struck between nature and humans on this island.  There are four communities on the island with each having its unique look and flavor.

Matlacha was a fishing village before development started, and has retained its charm and flavor. St. James City has turned into a major residential area with modern housing.  Bokeelia serves as the main fishing hub of the locals. Pine Island City is the main commercial area with plenty of retailers, entertainment, and dining options. The island is linked to the mainland Florida where a highway connects it with Cape Coral. Fort Myers is nearby and Naples is at half an hours drive.

Matlacha is the place to be if you are a lover of art. The fishing village has embraced the budding art scene with new galleries popping up and designer outlets being established. It is also place to some of the trendiest restaurants on the island.

Seafood remains the hot favorite, cooked with authentic Floridian cuisine styles. Pine Island Center is the hub of commercial activity. A museum has also been setup to introduce you to the past and present of the place, with exotic artifacts and displays. Tennis courts, swimming pool, library, school, and other facilities are also available.

Bokeelia is home to fruit plantations and palm groves. It also hosts an 18-hole golf course with a generous clubhouse. Fishing piers and modern marina adds to the charm of the place. The area is undergoing rapid development with retail store and restaurant openings.

The laidback environment of the place, and its unspoiled location, offers you an opportunity to head out jogging or simply take a stroll among the forests and lagoons. Fishing remains the most popular pastime with many exotic varieties roaming the warm waters of the Gulf.

St. James City remains the main center for accommodation and dwelling in the island. You will find most homes with a canal access to the Gulf of Mexico. Boathouses are aplenty and most houses also feature boat decks. Waterfront homes remain the most popular type of accommodation in Pine Island.

You can purchase a three bedroom waterfront house with your personal boat deck and deep access for an average price of $180,000. Design variations are available in house design with different types of floor plans and layouts. Swimming pools are present in some homes, and you will always have the option to add your own.

Pine Island does not offer the same luxuries as you will find in Bonita Bay or Fort Myers. It, however, is excellent for buying a house if you like to live a trouble-free life away from the hustle and bustle of metropolitan areas. The place also offers good investment opportunities as it is opening up to modern luxury living standards with new developments in the works.