Canal Homes-Tides/Palmetto Bugs/Mosquitos/Barking Dogs

[Izmack]

Originally Posted by dualie

We have rented homes in SWF for many years, this is the first time I've rented on a canal.
One thing that I didn't realize...how noise travels when you are on a canal!

One neighbor 3 canals over has a noisy dog, you would swear this beast is tied up to my back door. One neighbor starts the day with gagging and coughing, I think he's on my deck. Low conversations can be overheard with little effort.

Just something to realize before purchasing on a canal. Noise levels seem to escalate.

This experience has shown me that canal living isn't my cup of tea. Especially ones with houses side by side by side. Too many eyes, too much noise. Lucky for me I found a place with a preserve across the canal.... am sure that will bring me more bugs, but at least it should be quieter?
Dual

I need to bookmark this! Whenever I start to regret not spending the extra money for a canal home I need to come back to this post. LOL.

[rikoshaprl]

My last home was on the water. The neighbor across the street made more noise than the ones across the canal. To me the benefits of living on the water far outweigh the negatives. My current home is also on a canal. No problems with noisy neighbors yet. I love looking at the water, watching fish jump, seeing dolphin and watching boats go by. Some folks like having a boat too.

[dualie]

I agree that you can't beat living on water!
When I began my search for a home here, that was a non negotiable item. Had to be on water.
In the past, we were lucky that we were always able to rent places on big open waterfronts. Bayfront, ocean front, river front, never a canal. In just a couple of weeks here, I figured out that canal life wouldn't be high on my list.

Some of the noises are fun, the mullet jumping make me laugh, the dolphins swimming by, the birds splashing after their dinners, watching the boats go by...... but if you hate the sounds of neighbors... it's just one more thing to consider when looking for a house.

Hey, I'll take the extra noise though over shoveling that evil white stuff!
Dual

[rock creek]

There arn't many places in Florida where you can't hear your neighbors while both are outside I doubt any can hear any thing while inside (with the air on) whether it be on the water or not, Possibly a ranch in North Port perhaps

[AnnieA]

Originally Posted by Samiamnh

Never heard of any pythons being spotted in this area and the iguana's were pretty much wiped out two years ago in that cold snap.We've seen a few smaller ones but not many...not to worry because they are vegans

They did a study within the last few years in which some pythons were taken to a herpetarium (?) in SC for a study to see if they could determine how far north they could survive. They were unpleasantly surprised that the Pythons seemed to adapt in the cold weather and just go into a sort of hibernation, indicating they could move further north than previously thought. This study was shown on NatGeo, I think, it was a reputable channel. Anyway, they do believe they will move further than just the Everglades, eventually, as we here in central Florida have much lakes and swamp area. It is understandable.

Re iguanas, from everything I read, the iguanas were merely stunned by the cold and not wiped out. My brother lived in SW florida and he has seen them coming across his yard, since the cold weather.

I am not in any way saying that what you are saying does not have merit but, what I am saying has merit as well. I have lived here all of my life and have battled native and nonnative "monsters" here in Florida. My current favorite is the giant toad that I keep finding in my garden......
Florida Wildlife Extension at UF/IFAS very nasty looking creature. I found a whole cluster of these uglies on my outside sentry light....ugh... The Cuban Treefrog in Florida

we have lots of interesting creatures here in Florida.

[Samiamnh]

You're probably right,Annie.I don't doubt that study.....just hope they don't work their way up to NH.

[nhkev]

I was watching animal planet last night regarding the wild boar taking over, anyone noticing lee county increases in Pig Roasts?

[rikoshaprl]

Originally Posted by nhkev

I was watching animal planet last night regarding the wild boar taking over, anyone noticing lee county increases in Pig Roasts?

No, but lots of BBQ restaurants.

[Izmack]

I was in Philadelphia for a business trip this week. Wild boar is showing up on upscale menus - had a terrific Wild Boar Bolognese - no kidding!

Here's the link with a pic:

PhilaFoodie: Osteria

[CCRESI]

Originally Posted by rikoshaprl

No, but lots of BBQ restaurants.

HAHAHA. Good one.