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Gated-community living, explained.
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.
Moving & LivingLiving in Punta Gorda: Canals, Costs and Gated CommunitiesLiving in Punta Gorda, FL: the harbor and canal system, cost of living, storm history, and the gated communities in town and Burnt Store.
Golf CommunitiesGolf Communities in Estero, FL: The Gated Clubs ComparedGolf communities in Estero, FL compared: bundled vs equity clubs, course designers, practice facilities, and the costs to ask about.
Storms & FloodCollier County Evacuation Zones: How Naples Residents Find Their ZoneHow to find your Collier County evacuation zone, what each zone means, and how Naples residents should plan before a hurricane order.
Taxes & HOA FeesWhy Are HOA Fees So High in Florida? The Costs Behind the IncreasesWhy HOA fees are so high in Florida: insurance, reserves, storm repairs, staffing and amenities, and how to read a budget before you buy.
Buying in a Gated CommunityNew Gated Communities in Estero, Florida: Recent and Still-Building NeighborhoodsNew gated communities in Estero, Florida: which neighborhoods are recent or still building, builders, amenities and what to check before buying.
Home & Local ProsHurricane Shutter Costs in Southwest Florida, Plus HOA Approval TipsWhat hurricane shutters cost in Southwest Florida by type (panels, accordion, roll-down, impact glass) and how to get HOA approval first.
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103 community guides across Lee, Collier and Charlotte County, each with HOA notes, amenities and the contractors who work there.
