Background of Key Marco

Rich history from the Calusa Indian civilization with the 15 shell mounds that remain on the Island to the pirates and entrepreneurs who settled the area.

The island was originally named after Captain John F. Horr who used the area as his vacation home and pineapple plantation in the late 1800's. The island has 546 acres with 134 home sites and 375 acres set aside as preserve. Just minutes from all the amenities of the city of Marco Island.

Community Fetures:

• Attended gatehouse
• Outdoor veranda with grill and kitchen
• Tennis courts
• 3.5 miles of biking, hiking, jogging, and strolling paths

• Old Florida Dockmaster's Clubhouse

  • Key Marco's location for fishing, sailing in the Gulf of Mexico, and backwater exploration of Ten Thousand Islands is amazing.
  • The Dockmaster facility offers a 105-slip yacht basin, and your home or home site purchase gives you the rights to a dock for up to a 45-foot boat.
    • Lifts are allowed with board approval, electric and water are available
  • Features of the clubhouse include:
    • Graciously furnished great room with wide screen TV
    • Kitchenette with microwave & cooler
    • Conference Room
    • Exercise Room
    • Private gear lockers
    • Billiards table
    • Association office
    • Spiral staircase that leads to the widow's walk, which affords magnificent views

Pros:

• Community hasn't taken off yet, very secluded gated community
• 1 Estate per 4 Acres
• Caxambas Pass, Blue Hill Bay & Barfield Bay minutes away
• Stately oaks, and subtropical splendor, gives a secluded lifestyle and great privacy.

Cons:

• Community hasn't take off yet-will it?
• Rustic area and natural beauty comes with bugs and restrictions regarding spraying -- this is protected wetlands
• Dock area is shallow water
• Some lots may not be able to build upon - buyers must do due diligence with soil test and piling tests
• Lots of properties for sale

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Shipps Landing

 

Shipp's Landing is a community at the Southeastern tip of Marco Island affording wonderful views of the 10,000 Islands.

This community was built in three stages I, II & III

• I consists of 54 units and was built in 1979.
• II consists of 48 units on seven floors and was completed in 1980.
• III is a 10 story building that was completed in 1983.

All three sections allow for monthly rentals and amentities include: activities room BBQ, Fitness Center, Pool, Spa, Tennis, game room and fishing docks.

Celebration was designed by the best architects in the World, who studied  variety of urban development throughout the United States before designing Celebration's plan. Situated in Osceola County, Florida just next door to Walt Disney World Resort, Celebration is close to everything Orlando Florida has to offer!

 

I got a very interesting Google Alert this morning about Marco Island entitled The memory, it gets fuzzy in the heat reported by John Kass of the Chicago Tribune.

It caught my attention with the reference to a Penthouse on Marco Island, so I had to click and read. Then I read the article and thought, now this is an interesting tale of corruption. Better than some of the intrigue we see on TV these days. And all around the latest jewel in the Marco Island crown -- The Madeira. This is an interesting reading for Marco Island residents...

For those of you not familiar with The Madeira, on Marco Island it was completed in October 2006. Situated in the center of Marco Island's Crescent Beach of sugar sand as you can see from this Aerial View of the Madeira. This European designed condo has 101 Residences ranging from 2,631 up to 6,500 square feet. Exclusive Living is an understatement.

It appears that Marco Island appeals to everyone! 

Read Marco Island Real Estate News - The Madeira for more information regarding The Madeira. (opens in a separate window)

Sometimes it is nice to do something for someone we do not know.   To do it for just the sake of knowing that we can personally make a difference in some one's life.   I just got an email from a dear friend, and he got it from someone else.  

Why I share it is because it is a great idea!   While you are filling out your Christmas Cards this Christmas, why not add one more to the list -- A Recovering American Soldier.  Mail to:

A Recovering American Soldier
c/o Walter Reed Army Medical Center
6900 Georgia Avenue,NW
Washington,D.C. 20307-5001

With the holidays fast approaching a care package from home gives them the knowledge that people are thinking about them - that's a huge pick-me-up.   There are also several organizations that send care packages and send support to our troops overseas:

• Military Care Packages
• Operation Military Pride
• Operation Uplink
• Any Soldier
• Operation Phone Home
• Treats for Troops
• Books for Soldiers