Naples Florida Real Estate

Located at the south end of Park Shore, the Venetian Cove Condominium offers great bay views from each of its 60 units. The residences at Venetian Cove range from 1330 to 1700 square feet in size, and the condominium is 6 stories high.

Amenities include a landscaped yard and bayfront pool, from which you can watch the boats as they go by on the bay. Boat slips are available for lease at very attractive rates. Like all Park Shore residents, owners of Venetian Cove units have access to the private 1 1/4 mile lighted Park Shore Beach promenade.

In Park Shore, you are close to everything in Naples. The Waterside Shops, Naples Philharmonic, 5th Avenue, Ritz-Carlton, Naples Grande, Venetian Village, and the Naples Bay Resort are all just a short drive (or even walk!) away.

For more information, see the Venetian Cove Club building details at NaplesParkShore.com. Also, initiate a custom search to find the best Naples property for you!

As the strong buyers’ market in Naples - and across the country - continues, real estate professionals continue to try to anticipate the inevitable upward trend. Maybe it helps if we understand the Naples market as part of a cycle? As suggested in this recent Naples Daily News article:

Housing cycles aren’t all alike, yet over long periods of time, a basic pattern can be discerned, explains Mark Dotzour, chief economist of the Real Estate Center at Texas A&M University.

Based on analysis of several indicators, the article suggests that the “bottom” of the market may be between now and spring 2009. Of course, we’re talking about national trends here - local indicators must also be taken into account when making the decision to buy or sell in Naples, especially in exclusive areas like the Moorings and Park Shore.
Click the above link to read the article for yourself.

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Located in the Naples Moorings on the south shore of Doctors Pass, Indies West is a convenient, low-key ticket to enjoying the Gulf by boat. With units sized between 1265 and 1461 square feet and boat slips for lease, Indies West could provide the perfect residence for an ocean-loving couple’s vacation home. Just don’t forget to bring a boat!

In addition to ideal beach and water access, Indies West amenities include a community pool, community room, and library. Each of the 20 separate buildings has two floors and four units. Did we mention the location? Look at that picture!

At 2200 Gulf Shore Boulevard North, Indies West is at the north end of the south side of the Moorings. Confusing? Well, it just means you’re a little closer than Park Shore to Fifth Avenue and the Naples Bay Resort, and a little further from the Waterside Shops and Venetian Village. Not a big deal.

For building details and pictures, go to NaplesMoorings.com. Serious about Naples? Try this custom search.

Built in 1997 by the Lutgert Companies, Le Rivage remains one of the premier Park Shore condominiums. The units range in size from 6062 to 7511 square feet - 30 “regular” residences and 7 penthouse floors. The Gulf views from every unit are spectacular - Le Rivage is located right on beach.

Le Rivage delivers in the amenities department, as well. A beautiful beachfront pool and spa, large social room, large fitness room, and two guest suites are available for owner use. Security is ensured by a guarded entrance gate and resident manager. Each residence includes at least a 3-car garage, too!

Le Rivage is located just north of the Village at Venetian Bay, at 4351 Gulf Shore Boulevard N. Like all Park Shore properties, it is perfectly placed along the Naples coast. Nearby are the Waterside Shops, Naples Philharmonic, and the acclaimed 5th Avenue South. Resorts within convenient distance of Park Shore include Naples Grande, the Naples Bay Resort, and the Ritz-Carlton.

For more information, check out the Le Rivage building page at NaplesParkShore.com. Perform a custom search to find the property that suites your Naples needs!.

Built in Park Shore in 1987, The Village on Venetian Bay has been a Naples fixture for 20 years. Now, Venetian Village will receive a 4 million dollar update. Scheduled to last from June until sometime this fall, the renovations will not affect Venetian Village’s unique Mediterranean architecture, according to an article in the Naples Daily News:

The update will include new floors, fountain improvements, railings, lights, landscaping, paint and fabrics.

Check out the article link for more details about the project. During the period of renovation, the Village on Venetian Bay will maintain regular operating hours.

Jealous of Park Shore residents, who have but a few minutes walk from their homes to Venetian Village? Well, if you can’t beat ‘em, perhaps you could join ‘em.

Lemuria is a new neighborhood from Gulf Coast Development. Unit #404, built in 2007, features a lovely lake view, hurricane-code windows, beautiful cabinetry and granite countertops. There are 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and almost 3,000 square feet of living space.

Lemuria has a range of amenities including two lighted tennis courts, a pool and spa, and an excercise room within a luxurious new clubhouse. Located near the corner of Goodlette-Frank and Vanderbilt Beach Road, Lemuria is just down the road from the Waterside Shops and Naples Philharmonic.

Lemuria sits in a quite area of the north Naples residential area - secluded yet within convenient distance of almost everything in Naples!

To view the Lemuria #404 listing at Roorda.com go to http://roorda.com/listingdetails.asp?ID=113.

Look carefully at the pictures of this unit. Why? Because everything you see in them goes to the buyer! Offered fully furnished, Park Shore Landings #332 features a beautiful bayfront view, renovated kitchen with new appliances, and even an included boat slip. Park Shore Landings is a short walk from the beach and an even shorter walk from Venetian Village. Amenities include a bayfront pool and spa, party room, and outdoor barbeque grills.

With so much included in the deal, Park Shore Landings #332 could be the perfect seasonal home for a boat-owning couple that doesn’t want the hassle of buying furniture and finding a boat slip.

For more pictures and information, go to the Roorda.com listing at http://www.roorda.com/listingdetails.asp?ID=112

To see additional information about the Park Shore Landings condominium, check out Larry Roorda’s information website NaplesParkShore.com!

The horizon hovers just above the beautifully landscaped courtyard as you look out the living room windows of La Tour Rivage #101. What’s more, as you may notice in the picture above, a glass door is all that separates you from the shore. At La Tour Rivage #101 you get the best of both worlds: simple walk-out beach access with a view!

Priced at $785,000, La Tour Rivage #101 has been remodeled and features a thoroughly updated kitchen and new laundry appliances. It’s all ready to be moved into - with no worrying about the cost of updates! The residence is located near the south end of the Naples Moorings.

For more pictures and information, go to the Roorda.com listing at http://www.roorda.com/listingdetails.asp?ID=112

La Tour Rivage has been previously featured on the blog. See the general building information here!

With ownership of a Naples beachfront condominium residence comes an abundance of benefits: spectacular views, sunsets over the Gulf of Mexico, quick access to prime Naples commercial areas, and of course, the year-round sunny weather! But as with all manners of community living, there are certain practicalities - one of which is dealing with a community association.

The good news is that condominium associations are generally much smaller than homeowner associations, and association meetings can be a great place to get your voice heard. In a recent Naples Daily News article, local attorney Rob Samouce attempts to clarify the participation rules of these meetings:

For [condominium association owner] meetings, whether annual or special…Florida Statutes, provide that “Unit owners shall have the right to participate in meetings of unit owners with reference to all designated agenda items.”

If you are currently looking at Naples beachfront properties, it would be a good idea check out the article and familiarize yourself with the laws regarding condominium associations.
If you are still having trouble deciding on a place, why not check out some spectacular Park Shore and Moorings residences at Roorda.com?

Lucerne, featuring a modern design by Daniel Moul, was built in 1984. It tends to attract, along with its sister building Lausanne, a younger crowd (40s and 50s). The 24 living units at Lucerne, spread over 6 floors, have between 1826 and 2185 square feet of living space.

Because of its relationship with Lausanne, residents of Lucerne enjoy private beach access. Also, there are 10 “backyard” boat slips on the Bay available for purchase. Recent improvements to Lucerne include new landscaping, pavers, and new marble in the pool deck. There are 24 designated underbuilding parking spots and an additional 30 open air.

Lucerne is part of the Moorings development, and is located at 3100 Gulf Shore Boulevard N. Its residents, like all those of the Moorings, are well-positioned for maximum enjoyment of Naples. The acclaimed 5th Avenue South is just a short drive away, as are the Waterside Shops and Venetian Village. The Naples Philharmonic is only a few minutes to the north. Guests can check out the Naples Bay Resort, Ritz-Carlton, or Naples Grande - all fantastic resort locations, and all relatively close to the Moorings.

For Lucerne building information, see this page at NaplesMoorings.com. Looking for the property that best suits your needs? Have Larry Roorda do a custom search for you!