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The TURKEY CREEK subdivision located near the Ortona Lock (1 1/2 miles) was created in the 1970s by dredging and using the fill to raise the land.
About 100 building lots were created , accessed from the Caloosahatchee River which runs from Lake O to Ft Myers.
The East coast can be accessed by crossing Lake O. 48 ft air draft restriction.
The area is considered a Hurricane Hole by most folks , even a commercial marina recognized the potential and opened a storage facility about a mile away.
(River Forest Yachting Center). Florida's Indoor/Outdoor Boat & Yacht Storage & Service Facilities)
The Atlantic 100mi East , the Gulf 50mi+ West , so storms are generally far milder this far inland.
The water level is controlled by locks.
The Entrance depth is about 7-8ft and most canals were dug to 20 ft during initial construction..
The building lot at 1082 Helm Lane, zip 33471 is like most, 65 ft waterfront and 100 deep, at the end of a quiet street.
The lot has a newly rebuilt dock and electric is on the property.
The lot had a water well and septic when last occupied.
Google the location and see if you would like to join this eclectic community.
The area has nice homes many with boats docked behind.
Home owners are mostly boaters of varied backgrounds.
Snowbirds abound, many folks have built their own boats , small aircraft or custom cars.
Many have workshops and are very helpful if you have a project.
No special rules , IF you want your boat or motor home in your yard (although few do ) its legal.
With NO LAWYERS in the community ,privacy and harmony abound.
33471 is listed as Moore Haven by the post office, but most folks use La Belle for shopping, 12 miles away (the nearest traffic light!).
Downtown Ft Myers is about 50 miles away.
Come visit , out dock (we are next door) usually has lots of room.
About 100 building lots were created , accessed from the Caloosahatchee River which runs from Lake O to Ft Myers.
The East coast can be accessed by crossing Lake O. 48 ft air draft restriction.
The area is considered a Hurricane Hole by most folks , even a commercial marina recognized the potential and opened a storage facility about a mile away.
(River Forest Yachting Center). Florida's Indoor/Outdoor Boat & Yacht Storage & Service Facilities)
The Atlantic 100mi East , the Gulf 50mi+ West , so storms are generally far milder this far inland.
The water level is controlled by locks.
The Entrance depth is about 7-8ft and most canals were dug to 20 ft during initial construction..
The building lot at 1082 Helm Lane, zip 33471 is like most, 65 ft waterfront and 100 deep, at the end of a quiet street.
The lot has a newly rebuilt dock and electric is on the property.
The lot had a water well and septic when last occupied.
Google the location and see if you would like to join this eclectic community.
The area has nice homes many with boats docked behind.
Home owners are mostly boaters of varied backgrounds.
Snowbirds abound, many folks have built their own boats , small aircraft or custom cars.
Many have workshops and are very helpful if you have a project.
No special rules , IF you want your boat or motor home in your yard (although few do ) its legal.
With NO LAWYERS in the community ,privacy and harmony abound.
33471 is listed as Moore Haven by the post office, but most folks use La Belle for shopping, 12 miles away (the nearest traffic light!).
Downtown Ft Myers is about 50 miles away.
Come visit , out dock (we are next door) usually has lots of room.
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