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| What Sanibel-Captiva is like for active adults |
The well-to-do have been flocking to Sanibel and Captiva Islands as retirement communities for years – and for good reason. These islands off the southwest coast of Florida are a warm and scenic tropical paradise, filled with every amenity an active adult with money to spend could want. The 15 miles of white coral beaches are famous for shelling, the beautiful homes and apartments sing “buy me”, and the weather is just about perfect from October through May (it gets hot and humid in the summer). Sanibel-Captiva is a very desirable place to live for anyone, but particularly for active adults who have the time and inclination to live a slower lifestyle. Sanibel-Captiva is located in Lee County. Ft. Myers is 11 miles away. The average age on the island is one of the highest in the country - 60+.
The down-side of paradise in America is that it generally comes with both a high price tag and big crowds. Real estate is very expensive and mid-winter traffic to and from the mainland (Ft. Myers) is often at a standstill. However for those willing to tough it out in their beautiful beachside homes, this can be a great way to pass the time.
Sanibel is the larger island and is closer to the mainland. It has a few golf courses, much tennis, great beaches, and fabulous shopping. The Ding Darling Wildlife Refuge is vast and worth a visit. Captiva, a much smaller island at the end of Sanibel, was devastated in the 2004-5 hurricane seasons.
As homes get further from the water they become a bit more affordable. There are many apartment complexes. According to City-Data.com the average home price was just over $700,000 in the 2ndquarter of 2008 - down from the heady days of 2006 but still relatively stable but in a very slow market. Prices can swing tremendously depending on where and how far away from the water they are.
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| What is special about this retirement community |
| • Beautiful white coral beaches
• Living on an island
• Warm weather all winter – average Jan temperature is in the mid-60’s
• Many upscale housing opportunities for retirees, including many apartments
• Great shops
• Ding Darling Wildlife Refuge |
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| What is not special about this retirement community |
| • Sanibel-Captiva is so desirable that is has become extremely expensive
• Crowds
• Island fever
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| What kinds of people like retiring here |
People like living in Sanibel or Captiva because of its resort atmosphere. It helps if you don’t mind lots of tourists or living on an island. They also tend to be wealthy. The wonderful murder mysteries of Randy Wayne White are set here.
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| Climate and Physical Environment |
| Sanibel-Captiva is just off the coast of Ft. Myers, FL. The Gulf of Mexico is on one side and bays and small mangrove islands on the other. Captiva is at the end. Find Sanibel on Google Maps. |
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| Cultural environment |
| Sanibel-Captiva has many galleries and artists in residence. The Sanibel Public Library is well funded and has more than 60,000 volumes. Nearby Ft. Myers has a number of theatres and performing arts facilities. |
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| Medical facilities |
| There are at least 3 hospitals nearby:
- Cape Coral Hospital (14 miles)
- Lee Memorial Hospital (19 miles)
- Gulf Coast Hospital (18 miles) |
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| Transportation |
| Ft. Myers Airport is 19 miles away |
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Facts about SANIBEL-CAPTIVA
- State: FL
- Environment: Coastal,Small Town,
- City Population: Less than 10,000
- Median age of Population: 45-64
- Avg Jan Temperature: 61 +
- Median HH Income: 80,000+
- Average Home Price (MLS): $500,001+
- Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house: Less than 2000
- Total Crime Index: <80 (Very low)
- Cost of Living Index: 121+ (very high)
- Culture Index: 101-110 (slightly above average)
- State Sales Tax: Yes
- State Income Tax: No
- Name of the Guide: readytoplay
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1. Overall Retirement Ratings
1. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
2. Expense:
Inexpensive to Luxury
2. Rating: 5.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
3. Taxes:
Inexpensive to Expensive
3. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
4. Culture:
None to Cosmopolitan
4. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
5.Recreation:
None to Summer camp
5. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
6. Transportation:
Boondocks to World Hub
6. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
7. Security:
Dangerous to Ft. Knox
7. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
8. Medical Facilities:
None to Excellent
8. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
9. Political Situation:
Conservative to Liberal
9. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 4 votes cast)
10. Environmental:
Oblivious to Ultra-Green
10. Rating: 0.0/5 ( 0 votes cast)
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