Southwest Florida Lifestyle
Published On: April 9, 2014 Posted by: admin
Residents who have purchased real estate in southwest Florida are no stranger to sunshine, palm trees, and a unique, relaxed style. From the modern city life of Tampa, the world renowned shelling at Sanibel Island and the old Floridian charm of Everglades City it’s safe to say Southwest Florida has something to offer for everyone. While the beaches are some of the best in the world, we also boast unique cultural experiences in food, art, music, shopping, and theater. In addition, the entire region is filled with a wide array of golf courses to choose from. If being on the water is more your style, Southwest Florida’s location on the Gulf of Mexico is a boater and fishing enthusiasts dream.
When they purchase Florida estate for sale, residents experience a melting pot of cultures. Strong Caribbean influence is felt throughout the area giving it a near tropical feel in not only architecture, but also cuisine. Residents of the Tampa area benefit from the Cuban neighborhood of Ybor City. Throughout the streets of Ybor one can find some of the best Cuban eateries in the country. For the art set, Downtown Fort Myers offers visitor’s dozens of art gallery’s showing the latest in local and national artists over a variety of mediums. The spotlight also shines in SWFL with major national recording artists playing at a variety of venues including the St. Pete Times Forum in Tampa and Germain Arena in Fort Myers. For the theatrical at heart, the Naples Philharmonic and the Barbara B. Mann Theater in Fort Myers offer a lineup of musicals, concerts, and plays.
Southwest Florida is a mecca for fans of shopping. Every large and medium chain store is readily available in the region along with a variety of independently owned shops and boutiques. Coconut Point mall in Bonita Springs, Gulf Coast Town Center and the Tanger Outlets in Fort Myers allow for one stop shopping of an assortment of shops.
Southwest Florida is a golfer’s paradise with multitudes of public and private golf courses dotting the region. In addition the area offers the largest amount of golf course communities in Florida. Yearly some of the biggest names in the PGA flock to the area for the annual Shark Shootout played at the Tiburón Golf Club in Naples. The two separate 18 hole courses at Tiburón Golf Club were designed by PGA great Greg Norman.
One of the biggest reasons that visitors to Southwest Florida eventually return to be residents is the amazing beaches and Florida waterfront homes for sale. Crystal, clear blue waters, white sand, and amazing fishing opportunities are abundant in the area. Fort Myers Beach offers miles of white sand beaches with many lodging, eating, and shopping opportunities. If you prefer a more scenic and natural beach atmosphere, the beaches of Sanibel and Captiva Islands are sure to please. Both are considered to be the best shelling locations in the world. Fishing throughout the area is also a favorite pastime. From offshore trips in the Gulf of Mexico to casting from a seawall in the Cape Coral canal system you are sure to reel in a prime catch. Also, boating is very popular in Southwest Florida due to its location on the Gulf, the Caloosahatchee River in Fort Myers, and over 400 miles of salt and freshwater canals in Cape Coral.
Visitors and residents who have purchased Cape Coral real estate agree that the Southwest Florida lifestyle involves an easy going, laid back and relaxed attitude. As the motto of the City of Cape Coral suggests, “You’ll like the attitude in paradise”!