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Practical guides for owners, renters and newcomers in Lee, Collier and Charlotte County: HOA rules and fees, contractors at the gate, storm season, golf and getting settled.
Latest · Storms & FloodWhat Florida Homeowners Should Do After a HurricaneA step-by-step checklist for Florida homeowners after a hurricane: return safely, document damage, prevent added loss and find official assistance.Read the article
Home & Local ProsWhole-House Generator Costs in Florida: What Shapes the QuoteSee what shapes a whole-house generator quote in Florida, from load sizing and fuel supply to permits, placement, HOA review and maintenance.
Buying in a Gated CommunityEstero vs Bonita Springs: A Guide for Gated-Community BuyersCompare Estero vs Bonita Springs for location, local government, housing choices, flood checks and gated-community amenities.
Moving & LivingFort Myers vs Cape Coral: Which Fits Your Southwest Florida Move?Compare Fort Myers vs Cape Coral for location, housing patterns, flood checks, daily travel and gated-community options before planning a move.
Home & Local ProsLanai Screen Repair Costs: Rescreening, Panels and Storm DamageLanai screen repair cost explained: single panels vs full rescreening, screen types, storm damage, and HOA rules on cage color and style.
Buying in a Gated CommunityNew Gated Communities in Punta Gorda: Recent Neighborhoods to KnowNew gated communities in Punta Gorda, FL: recent and building neighborhoods, builders, amenities, and what to check in the HOA and CDD documents.
Home & Local ProsPool Resurfacing Costs in Florida: Finishes, Timing and HOA RulesPool resurfacing cost in Florida by finish (plaster, quartz, pebble), how long each lasts, and the HOA and permit steps to plan for.
Moving & LivingRed Tide in Naples: How to Check Beach Conditions Before You GoHow to check red tide in Naples before a beach day: state sampling maps, beach condition reports, health notes and nearby alternatives.
Buying in a Gated CommunityGated Community Pros and Cons: What Southwest Florida Buyers Should WeighGated community pros and cons for Southwest Florida buyers: security, HOA rules, fees, amenities, resale and the questions to ask first.
Moving & LivingBabcock Ranch: What to Know Before You MoveLiving in Babcock Ranch: how the town is organized, special district and HOA costs, solar power, flood and evacuation zones, and its gated neighborhoods.Looking for one community?
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103 community guides across Lee, Collier and Charlotte County, each with HOA notes, amenities and the contractors who work there.
