A few more details including your budget and clarity on whether walking access to a beach is a requirement vs. a home on or near a gulf access canal would be helpful in better answering this question.

If you want a place withing walking distance of a beach, Fort Myers Beach is probably your best bet. Here is a resource to view homes for sale on Fort Myers Beach: http://www.greaterftmyers.com/fort-myers-beach-homes.php

If you are looking for a home on or near a gulf access canal, then Cape Coral is your best bet. Here is a resource to view Cape Coral listings: http://www.greaterftmyers.com/cape-coral.php

Good luck with your search!

Hi Bob,
Here is one you might be interested in:

http://fgcmls.rapmls.com/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=Fortmy…

Check this one out:

http://fgcmls.rapmls.com/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=Fortmy…

Great updates on this house:

http://fgcmls.rapmls.com/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=Fortmy…

Happy to help you find your piece of paradise. Please call or email with any additional criteria you can give me to narrow down your search. You may also go to: http://www.swfloridahomebuyer.listingbook.com for a private up to date search of the Florida Gulfcoast MLS.

Sarah Garrett, Realtor
ALLIANCE REALTY GROUP
"Chosen Best in Client Satisfaction 2006-2009"
sarahgarrett.argfl.com
239-464-8620

Hi, Bob,

I reside on Fort Myers Beach. In the current economy, there are a few places near the beach that are afforadable. If you would like for me to send you the listings, please feel free to drop me an email or call.

Regards,

LLoyd Nichols
Realtorlloydn@aol.com
Right Choice Realty LLC
cell: 239-810-2980
office: 239-463-5217
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Hi Bob,

Here are some properties for you to look at. Some are shacks but there is one beauty.

http://mfr.mlxchange.com/Pub/EmailView.asp?r=775989974&s…

Call me to discuss know why you should move here.

Good Luck and looking forward to hearing from you.

Genny
941-268-1511
800-819-2788
pgrealty@hotmail.com http://www.puntagordarealty.com

Hi Bob,
I found 28 properties under 200k in Cape Coral that are on Gulf access canals. Here is a link for you to view them and additional pictures.
http://fgcmls.rapmls.com/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=Fortmy…

I live and work in Cape Coral and would be happy to help with your home search, if you are not already working with an agent.

Have a great day,
Nancy

Nancy Doyle
239-209-2237
nancy.doyle1@comcast.net
search Cape Coral mls at http://www.nancyd.listingbook.com

Contact me...I'll do a search for you once you've given me more criteria, and get all the info on listings to you that are available.