The 237 homes have two or more bedrooms on cul-de-sacs and circle drives. Some properties have a lanai, a new roof and central HVAC. A carport is standard. Exteriors come in a variety of pastel colors, including yellow, blue and green. Lawns are small but tidy and have palm trees and flowering bushes. All roads are paved, but sidewalks are few.

Most homeowners are part of the co-op. This means that they do not own their unit but instead own a share of stock in the corporation that owns the community's land and buildings. The homeowner pays a monthly fee and the co op takes care of all maintenance. Residents are limited, though, on what they can change inside their home.

Shares in the co-op give owners full voting rights in board elections and the ability to run for the Board of Directors.

Marco Shores also has some homes for sale on leased land. In these cases, the homeowner pays a monthly lot fee but does not own a share in the community and has no voting rights.

Non-share home prices start at around $60,000. The monthly lot fee is said to be around $650 to $700 per month. Share home prices start in the low-$100,000s. The monthly co op fee is non-disclosed. Please verify these prices with a Realtor.

Grounds are peppered with palm trees and bushes. The 12,000 square-foot recreation center includes a banquet hall, a kitchen, a library, an exercise room, an outdoor pool and a hospitality room for visitings guests.

Residents also enjoy a putting green, tennis courts, pickle ball courts, bocce ball courts, and shuffleboard courts. A spring-fed lake and RV/boat storage round out the amenities. Owners plan regular events, including potlucks, bingo nights, and day trips. There is also a travel club.

Naples is home to opera and equity theater companies such as Theatre Zone and Gulfshore Playhouse. The Baker Museum houses 15 galleries and a glass dome conservatory. The historic Naples Pier welcomes fishermen and dolphin watchers, and Rookery Bay is open for kayaking, boating, and birdwatching. The Picayune Strand State Forest has a 22-mile equestrian trail and is part of the Great Florida Birding Trail.

NCH Healthcare System has two hospitals in Naples. Both campuses are accredited by the Joint Commission and are award-winning year after year.

Summer high temperatures usually top out in the 90s. Winter temperature highs are in the 60s and 70s with lows in the 50s. Average rainfall is 50 inches per year with the usual summertime afternoon showers.

Visit www.marcoshoresestates.com for more information.

Florida:

Named Pascua Florida by Juan Ponce De Leon, the Sunshine State did not enter the Union until March 3, 1845. Balmy mild winters began attracting snowbirds to the state in the late 19th century. Retirees continue to flock to the state. It's not hard to see why tourism has become the leading industry.

International trade and citrus are also major contributors to the state's economy. Eighty percent of the nation's oranges and grapefruits are grown here, and 40 percent of all U.S. exports to Latin America flow through Florida.

Florida's landscape includes uplands and coastal plains. It contains more than 11,000 miles of waterways and about 4,500 islands spread across 10 acres.

Florida has 1,250 golf courses, more than any other state in the Union. The 47 mile Pinellas Trail is the longest urban trail on the east coast. Orlando theme parks attract more visitors than any other theme parks in the U.S. The only place in the world where alligators and crocodiles co-exist is in National Everglades Park.

Who Buys in a 55+ Community?

Age-restricted communities, at least those for residents age 55 or better, generally appeal to people seeking a sense of community with other people from similar socioeconomic backgrounds. Most developments are gated or at least have some type of secured access and appeal to retirees seeking a sense of security. People who enjoy lots of amenities, planned activities and social interaction also buy in 55+ developments. Just an FYI: newer communities tend to have a younger demographic while older communities usually have a more mature set of residents, primarily because residents in older developments purchased when they were younger and have stayed put.

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