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PROJECT SUMMARY Marina Preserve is a ±16 acre waterfront property for sale on Florida s Gulf Coast. The development is approved for 271 residential units with building height up to 230 feet that will provide water views in all directions. The property is located on the northeast shoreline of San Carlos on Estero Bay Aquatic Preserve, offering thousands of acres of unparalleled views of nature and home to many different species of wildlife. To the southeast are the popular inland waters of Estero Bay. To the south is the welltraveled Intercoastal Waterway and Matanzas Pass, bordered by the Fort Myers Beach coastline and the striking views of the Gulf of Mexico. The property features 62 wet slips (up to 63 approved), and the development concept will further capitalize on the waterfront location with appropriate amenities including a private beach, private clubhouse and restaurant, a nature trail, a ship s store, recreation areas and more. 1 With entitlements already in place, Marina Preserve is an opportunity to create a world-class waterfront development with a total of 271 residential units in one of Florida s most beautiful and fast-growing coastal communities. Located in Southwest Florida, the property is located on San Carlos Island peninsula on historic Main Street, directly across the bay from the popular island destination of Fort Myers Beach on the Gulf of Mexico. 2
CONCEPTUAL SITE PLAN 3 This plan is preliminary and intended for conceptual planning purposes only. Site layout and land use intensities or densities may change significantly based upon survey, engineering, environment and/or regulatory constraints and/or opportunities. 4
DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY This beautiful residential condominium development consists of 271 residential units and amenities. The residences offer beautiful views, as well as access to wet and dry slips for a boating lifestyle very close to world-renowned beaches and fishing waters. CONCEPTUAL STREETSCAPE This proposed development opportunity for Marina Preserve includes the total property for sale by two owners. With water views on both sides of the San Carlos Island, residents will have their choice of unobstructed Estero Bay Aquatic Preserve views with untouched mangrove preserve in the distance, or a view of Matanzas Pass with Fort Myers Beach and the Gulf of Mexico beyond. A developer agreement with adjacent property owners may provide the opportunity for leasing or purchasing additional dockage, dry slips in an existing boat barn, and cost-sharing streetscape enhancements. Zoning Approval Includes: 271 residential units 63 boat slips (62 existing) (See zoning resolution for additional uses.) 5 Price Price: $27,100,000 ($100,000 per unit) *This information is deemed reliable, but not guaranteed and subject to change* This plan is preliminary and intended for conceptual planning purposes only. Site layout and land use intensities or densities may change significantly based upon survey, engineering, environment and/or regulatory constraints and/or opportunities. 6
LOCATION The ideal location for a luxury residential condominium development. Boaters will love this property, which puts them in close proximity to the world-renowned beaches and fishing waters of Southwest Florida s Gulf Coast. All residents will enjoy a short ride to Fort Myers Beach via car, trolley or boat. The beach is also accessible by foot via the pedestrian-friendly San Carlos Bridge. This destination, which attracts beach-goers from around the world, features quality dining, shopping and entertainment, as well as beautiful white sand beaches and crystal blue waters. Marina Preserve is located on the world class Calusa Blueway kayaking trail and just north of the pristine Lovers Key State Park and wildlife refuge. Additionally, the property is conveniently located near Fort Myers, which offers more dining, shopping and entertainment, as well as education, employment and health care services. The Lee County/Fort Myers area, which includes Fort Myers, Fort Myers Beach, Sanibel Island, Cape Coral, Bonita Springs and Lehigh Acres, is easily accessible via Interstate 75 and Southwest Florida International Airport. The airport serves 8 million passengers annually with more the 50 direct flights to other cities including direct flights to Europe and the Caribbean. Marina Preserve offers frontage and views of Estero Bay Aquatic Preserve, which provides direct access for boats to the Gulf of Mexico. 7 8
NEARBY AMENITIES DRY STORAGE FOR BOATS UP TO 45 FEET LONG This property is immediately adjacent to a host of popular Bayside amenities including Salty Sam s Marina, a full-service marina featuring a dry storage boat facility, a ship s store and two full-service restaurants. The marina offers 135 wet slips ranging in size from 40 to 200 feet. It s the area s largest wet slip facility with nearly 3,700 linear feet of tensioned concrete floating docks with bumpers, cleats, and stainless steel utility pedestals. Boat rentals and a variety of charter boats are available to meet every form of boating recreation, whether it be fishing, sailing, shelling, island hopping or kayaking. 135 WET SLIPS FROM 40 TO 200 FEET MAX Fort Myers Beach The Salty Sam s dry storage facility offers four levels of storage and is capable of storing boats up to 45 feet long and weighing up to 37,000 pounds. The facility has two marine forklifts, self-detail areas, and many additional services for the active boater. The dockside Ship s Store handles the logistics of boat rentals and other marina operations and offers a variety of other goods and services for the boater. www.saltysamsmarina.com Dry Dock Storage Dining options include Bootleggers Waterfront Barbecue and the Parrot Key Caribbean Grill, voted best waterfront dining since 2005. These dockside restaurants offer a wide variety of local seafood and land-based favorites, along with craft beers and a wide variety of specialty drinks. These amenities are right at the doorstep of Marina Preserve, but a whole world of tropical adventure is just a short drive, boat ride or even walk away on Fort Myers Beach. From yachting to kayaking, there is something for everyone nearby. Marina Preserve offers the ultimate Florida lifestyle at its doorstep. 9 10
AREA ATTRACTIONS Lifestyle is the biggest factor drawing over 8 million visitors annually to Southwest Florida, especially the Fort Myers Beach area, which offers the following major attractions and year-round activities: Beaches Approx. 50 miles of white sand beaches Shelling Sanibel Island is considered the shelling capital of the world Parks and Nature Areas With nearly 50 parks and preserves in Lee County alone, Southwest Florida is full of opportunities for wildlife viewing, bird watching, biking trails and botanical gardens. Watersports The area provides year-round opportunities for recreational boaters with over 40,000 registered boat owners in Lee County. Canoeing & Kayaking Designated water trails and access points, including the Calusa Blueway, have helped popularize a wide variety of coastal watersports. Fishing The area is famous for its saltwater fishing including such targeted species as Tarpon, Redfish and Snook inshore and Grouper, Snapper and Kingfish offshore. Golfing Private and public courses throughout the area provide opportunities for championship-level play. One of the hottest golf meccas in the country, the area ranks high nationally in the number of golf holes per capita. Arts & Entertainment Festivals and permanent entertainment venues such as Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall and Germain Arena attract world-class entertainers throughout the year. Professional Baseball Fort Myers is the Spring Training home to two MLB teams The Minnesota Twins and The Boston Red Sox. Thousands of fans flock to Lee County during Spring Training. Key West Express This luxury cruise ship, docked on San Carlos Island only a short walk from Marina Preserve, sails to Key West year round. Riders can return the same day or stay several days in pedestrian friendly Key West before returning. In addition to the subtropical climate and gorgeous white sand beaches of Fort Myers Beach, just a short walk, car ride or boat cruise away, Southwest Florida offers a very attractive lifestyle, drawing visitors from the around the globe. The area is also considered one of the best retirement destinations in the world, which is one of the main factors for its rapid population growth in recent years. The area is increasingly attracting more working age people with families as well and has a healthy high-wage job market, thanks to Florida s pro-business environment and the proactive approach of the Lee County Economic Development Office to diversify the region s economy. 11 12
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION Marina Preserve is a ±16 acre parcel of developable land near Fort Myers Beach, Florida. Located on Main Street on San Carlos Island, at the foot of the San Carlos Bridge as one heads to Fort Myers Beach, the property for sale is situated on the east side of San Carlos Island, between Fort Myers Beach/ Estero Island and the mainland. Marina Preserve features unobstructed views of the Estero Bay Aquatic Preserve to the east. With Matanzas Pass just a parcel away on the other side of Main Street, the high rise residences proposed for development at Marina Preserve will have 360 degree water views of the island, as well as direct access to the Gulf of Mexico via and Matanzas Pass. MILEAGE FROM FLORIDA CITIES Miami 158 miles 2.5 hours drive time View of Estero Bay Aquatic Preserve from Marina Preserve View of Fort Myers Beach and the Gulf of Mexico from Marina Preserve property. Matanzas Pass Fort Myers Beach Gulf of Mexico Marina Preserve is easily accessible from Fort Myers, Florida via San Carlos Boulevard with convenient access from I-75 and Southwest Florida International Airport. These access points are approximately 30 minutes driving distance to the property. Fort Myers is a major metropolitan area with worldclass shopping, dining, entertainment, healthcare, educational opportunities, business resources, and more. The property is a short distance, by foot, car or boat, to Fort Myers Beach via Matanzas Pass or the San Carlos Bridge, which also features a pedestrian walkway. Fort Myers Beach is a popular tourist destination with vibrant shopping, dining and entertainment opportunities, as well as beautiful white sand beaches overlooking the warm Gulf waters. It is in close proximity to Lovers Key State Park, which is known for its pristine natural beauty and wildlife. Residents of a future Marina Preserve development will enjoy a lifestyle of convenience and escape in this unique location on the edge of paradise. Orlando 196 miles 3 hours drive time Tampa 126 miles 2 hours drive time Daytona 251 miles 4 hours drive time Jacksonville 335 miles 5.25 hours drive time Estero With water views on both sides of the San Carlos Island, residents will have their choice of unobstructed untouched mangrove preserve in the distance, or a view of Matanzas Pass with Fort Myers Beach and the Gulf of Mexico beyond. 13 14
APPROVED ZONING At Marina Preserve, the ±16 acres for sale are zoned Mixed-Use Planned Development, approved for up to 271 dwelling units with a maximum height of 230 feet. Two Owners, One Amazing Opportunity Two owners are selling this property. Owner A has +/- 6.6 acres and Owner B has +/- 9.5 acres for a total of more than 16 acres of developable land. (Undevelopable land can be used for open space calculations.) Owner A is selling +/- 6.6 developable acres with a Comprehensive Plan Density Allocation (approved by the state and Lee County) of 104 residential units and 24 wet slips, as well as retail and civic areas. Owner B is selling +/- 9.5 developable acres with a Comprehensive Plan Density Allocation (approved by the state and Lee County) of 167 residential units, 38 wet slips, +/- 5,700 sf retail, as well as civic space. OWNER B OWNER A Future sale of the adjacent parcel on the other side of Main Street, between Marina Preserve and Matanzas Pass, is slated for hotel/mixed use development including an existing marina. 15 16
EXISTING Owner A s property currently consists of a 102-site RV park and 21-site MH park with short-term leases. Facilities include an office, clubhouse, swimming pool, and docking for 24 boat slips on Estero Bay Aquatic Preserve. Owner B s property currently consists of a 148-site RV park with short-term leases. Facilities include an office, clubhouse, swimming pool, and docking facilities for 38 boat slips on Estero Bay Aquatic Preserve. The existing property features valuable infrastructure such as boat slips, docking facilities and approved additional docks and slips on the Estero Bay Aquatic Preserve. 17 18
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