Were talking canals here
randy56
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First we are going to talk about Cape Coral FL which is a fairly new city. as you will learn. hang tight I'm just getting started.
Cape Coral, Florida, is a city located on the north bank of the Caloosahatchee River across from Fort Myers.
The city had its beginning in 1957 on a tract of land known as Redfish Point.
Real estate developers and brothers Leonard and Jack Rosen bought the land for $678,000 and began developing it as a planned community.
A distinctive feature of Cape Coral is its canal system. The city has more than 400 miles of canals, more than any other city in the world. It has the unofficial slogan of "Waterfront Wonderland".
Cape Coral Canal
Boating and fishing are a way of life for many Cape Coral residents and visitors. Most of the canals are navigable, and a large percentage of Cape Coral homes have boats in their back yards. One of the largest marinas in Florida is located between Cape Coral and **** Gorda on Burnt Store Road.
There are also several golf courses in Cape Coral and Fort Myers for those that want to supplement their boating lives. Cape Coral is also the entry point to Pine Island by way of the fishing and artistic community of Matlacha.
Cape Coral Yacht BasinCape Coral is connected to Fort Myers and other areas south of the Caloosahatchee River by several bridges, most of them built since the development of the city.
Handy was kind enough to take me on my first experience boat ride on a canal. In his awesome, in his meticulous maintained 342. What a boat it is, I had a 270 at the time , I hope he will share a picture. Because I was in awe of his set up. That boat ride got my interest up into our waterways and canals. It was about 3 years ago, we took about a 15 minute boat ride through the canal to get to the river, then out into the gulf. On the way back in we stopped at a boat up restaurant. And had a hamburger and a beer. A first for me. It was a great day.
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Instead of borrowing from banks and lenders, the developers factored the sales contracts to pay for building the infrastructure. Canals were dug, streets paved, houses and businesses built.[8] Cape Coral was promoted like no other Florida development. Celebrities were brought in to tout the benefits of "the Cape", as it is known locally. The first building in Cape Coral was the Rosens' sales office. It was built where George's Auto now stands, at Cape Coral and Coronado Pkwys.[9] Cape Coral's first permanent resident was Kenny Schwartz, the Rosens' general manager.[10] Cape Coral's first four homes were completed in May 1958, on Riverside and Flamingo Drives.[11]
Development continued through the early 1960s, mostly on Redfish Point, south of Cape Coral Parkway. By 1963, the population was 2,850; 1,300 buildings had been finished or were under construction; 80 mi (130 km) of road had been built, and 160 mi (260 km) of canals had been dug.[citation needed] The public yacht club, a golf course, medical clinic and shopping center were up and running. A major addition for Cape Coral was the construction of the 3,400 feet (1,000 m) long Cape Coral Bridge across the Caloosahatchee River, which opened in early 1964. Before the bridge, a trip to Fort Myers was more than 20 mi (32 km) via Del Prado Boulevard and over the Edison Bridge to cross the river.
The city incorporated in August 1970, and its population continued to grow rapidly until the real estate slowdown that gripped the region beginning in 2008.
Also, do you get the daily patrols of sharks feeding off all the fish scraps?
The sunshine state a boaters paradise, water everywhere
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The South Florida Water Management District operates the region's primary water control system and manages water supplies year-round, meeting this challenge even during South Florida's weather extremes.
There are mainly two types of waterways :
The canal behind my rental it's 100 ft wide, this guy was passing by yesterday. A nice skeeter CC with 300 hp.. Maybe it was a 24ft And thanks for the encouragement.
Here's the deal, it's 2500 per month for 3 months, 2 bed 1 ba, 1200 sq ft has carport. (for boat) 12 x 24 screened in covered porch in back. Boat dock, Free internet, includes 150 a month for elect. 75 on water. trash pick up included. They cut the grass. It was built in 1959, still has jalicy crank out windows. The roof does not leak. Heat and Ac work fine.
I probably will find a better deal next year. Since I'm here to look around.
Today we went for a 4 hour canal cruise here in Port Charlotte. We had to wait until 2:00 for the tide to come up.
This was interesting, these two poles were about 35 ft apart, when I cut through the middle it was only 2 ft deep. If you go outside these markers. You are sol.
the canal I'm on
Pic of back of house, from water.
Typical boat lift.
Big SR
You see every kida boat down here.
Fort Myers is popular for its beaches, fishing, shopping – and the opportunity to learn about two of the nation’s most famed inventors and business leaders.
You and your family can experience one-on-one natural encounters, play on top-notch beaches and treat yourselves to endless family-friendly attractions, restaurants and resorts in Fort Myers and surrounding areas along southwest Florida’s sunny Gulf Coast.
Visits to the Thomas Edison and Henry Ford winter estates are a must. Back in 1916, Ford bought land in downtown Fort Myers, next door to Edison, his mentor. Now, both estates serve as museums that honor their founders and remind all of us about what they overcame and what they accomplished.
I hope The link works For Thomas Edison, we took the tour. Spent about 4 hours, if you like history. It was interesting. Edison had a few boats. This pic is Edision and Firestone in a speed boat in 1928,
Edison's electric boat The Reliance that he used to cruise along the Caloosahatchee River . . . . . . . Old Pictures, electric boat, fishing, tarpon, Caloosahatchee River, tropical, paradise, Southwest Florida, travel, sportfishing.
Pic below, early 1900's - 100 years ago we had electric boats.
The city of Punt@ Gorda is a historic town that lies along beautiful Charlotte Harbor. Streets lined with huge royal palms, beautifully restored period homes with wide verandas, brick lanes, street lamps and benches leave an almost tangible old-Florida atmosphere. Nearly everything is waterfront here from hotels and shopping to parks and fine dining.
In 2004, Hurricane Charley plowed right up Charlotte Harbor, with the eye passing directly over **** Gorda. The town was extremely hard hit. Since then, **** Gorda has set the standard on recovery. While repairing and rebuilding, **** Gorda was vigilant in preserving historical aspects of the town.
The small city is one of the most bicycle friendly towns in the U.S. With bike paths connecting nearly all of the city, and a climate that screams to be outdoors, many residents make bicycles their go-to mode of transportation. No Bike? No Problem. A bike loaner program exists at various locations throughout the city where visitors can borrow a bike at no charge.
In 2013, Punt@ Gorda rallied and became a finalist in the Rand McNally Best of the Road competition for 'Most Beautiful Small Town in America.' During this competition, **** Gorda received not only the most votes in the 'Most Beautiful' category... but also the most votes overall.
Ten acre Ponce de Leon Park is located at the tip of a peninsula where Little Alligator Creek meets Charlotte Harbor. Some people believe this where Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de Leon landed in 1513 and the park is named in his honor. Ponce de Leon set up the first European colony with 200 soldiers, monks, and farmers. They lasted six months before being attacked by the Caloosa during which Ponce de Leon was mortally injured and died in Cuba. St. Augustine, the first town, wasn't founded until almost 50 years later in 1565. There are several statues of Juan Ponce de Leon in the park as well as historical markers.
Port Charlotte, along Florida's welcoming Gulf Coast, is about halfway between Sarasota and Fort Myers, perfectly positioned to offer every manner of water-borne activities.
Port Charlotte features more than 165 miles of waterways, providing access to Charlotte Harbor, the Gulf of Mexico, and miles of natural shoreline bordering Charlotte Harbor and the Peace and Myakka rivers.
But that's not all. Seven of the 21 golf courses located in Charlotte County are found in Port Charlotte.
The second largest estuary in Florida (after Tampa Bay), Charlotte Harbor centerpieces a water-centric world that hides from the mainstream.
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Ok keep the boat you have.
And you're right Randy, 4:00 happy hour is odd. Mine's usually about Noon when I'm down there.
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