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Old 08-18-2007, 01:50 PM
 
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I had to write you as I also just moved from Michigan to SW Florida. I fully understand your frustration. I am currently staying in Pelican Bay in Naples at a friends condo and I am looking for a place to rent to own in either Bonita Springs or Naples area. I can give you a lot of input. Let me know if you are stilling looking.

Denise
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Old 08-19-2007, 06:34 PM
 
Location: SW Florida
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We just recently moved to Florida. We are renting a home and will be buying a home in San Carlos Park (right off Hwy. 41) which is South Fort Myers, so far so good. My son will be going to the Charter School in Bonita but that is only up to 8th grade. We haven't had any problems with crime and all our neighbors seem really nice. I am happy here it is close to almost anything.

We were warned by a realtor to avoid the areas of San Carlos Park that are rental areas and not to purchase a home near there, but the realtor that we worked with were very helpful and informative about this particular area.

Let me know if you have any questions.
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Old 08-19-2007, 06:57 PM
 
Location: Fort Myers Fl
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Southwest Florida is not as bad as some people make it. It has grown real fast in the last 4 or 5 years and it needs to play catch up. Definatly rent before you buy! Stay out of the areas with duplexes.
I travel all over southwest Florida for work so there are good places and bad in every town. Take your time looking. Try to get as close to work as you can because traffic is bad. They will get the roads better eventualy but it takes time and money.
I would pick Cape Coral over Lehigh but everyone has different tastes.
Good Luck.
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Old 08-19-2007, 07:28 PM
 
Location: Michigan
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Hi Wendy, I have been thinking of moving down there for two years to fort myers and am finally probably going. I was there in April and do not think crime is any worse than anywhere else I have been. It cannot be worse than Michigan, where I live now. It is busy, but once you are out of the city it is not. It is your typical city. Where are you living now?? Hope I can answer some of your questions. terri
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Old 08-19-2007, 07:31 PM
 
Location: Michigan
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Hi Bigr, I am from Michigan and was just reading your post. I have been thinking of moving down to fort myers for about 2 years now and am probably finally going. I have not been to the cape, but here it is nice. I will probably rent an apartment near my possible job near broadway and winkler. Do you know how renter's insurance is down there?? Any tips will help me. I pretty much know the area and have everything mapped out, but any advice would help. Thanks!! Terri
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Old 08-19-2007, 07:35 PM
 
Location: Michigan
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Hi Denise, I am from Michigan too and am probably moving down soon as Michigan is a dying breed. I have a good job, well that is until next month. I do transcription and already have a job if I want it at Radiology Regional Center. Any tips for moving down would be helpful. I am leaving my friends and family, but at this point is one option and may not have much of a choice. I really have wanted to be in the florida anyway for a while. thanks terri
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Old 08-19-2007, 07:58 PM
 
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Southwest Florida is not as bad as some people make it. It has grown real fast in the last 4 or 5 years and it needs to play catch up. Definatly rent before you buy! Stay out of the areas with duplexes.
I travel all over southwest Florida for work so there are good places and bad in every town. Take your time looking. Try to get as close to work as you can because traffic is bad. They will get the roads better eventualy but it takes time and money.
I would pick Cape Coral over Lehigh but everyone has different tastes.
Good Luck.
Cape Coral and Lehigh have changed alot. I don't think I would live in either area. But I would say the cape has a little less crime reported. South Fort Myers has some nice areas, San Carlos Park is a older area kind of like Cape Coral with out the canals, But you do have Three Oaks and Gateway (nice areas)right there near I-75 that would get you to work must faster. From Cape Coral it would a slow ride and double in season.
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Old 08-19-2007, 08:52 PM
 
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I live in Cape Coral and most schools are A or A+.

Cape is now the 4th safest city with over 100,000.

www.nbc-2.com/newslinks/070816_safecities.pdf (broken link)
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Old 08-19-2007, 10:09 PM
 
Location: 05 to present Venice, Fla 91-05 Manchester, NH
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If you can afford Naples - Bonita Springs - Very nice.

I would skip Lehigh Acres

Cape Coral has some nice areas
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Old 08-20-2007, 06:05 AM
 
Location: Southeast Cape Coral
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I live in Cape Coral and most schools are A or A+.

Cape is now the 4th safest city with over 100,000.

www.nbc-2.com/newslinks/070816_safecities.pdf (broken link)
I live in Cape Coral and the crime is very bad. Also the schools are not good. Some people will say anything to sell ! That list is from 2005 two years ago it might have been right. But ALOT has changed.
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