Hurricane Season over for Southwest Florida!

After a lengthy Thanksgiving hiatus, the Roorda.com blog returns with a gust of good news! Admittedly, that was awful. But this isn’t: for the second year in a row no hurricane came anywhere near Naples, FL. In fact, the Collier County area experienced minimal tropical activity of any type. A little wind from the fringes…

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Surfsedge and Gulfside: Park Shore Beachfront

Like all twins, Surfsedge and Gulfside share many of the same features. Both have spectacular location right on the beach, affording Gulf views from every unit. Both have 112 residences on 14 floors, and they feature the same amenity lists. Check it out in the pictures above: just like many identical twins, Gulfside and Surfsedge…

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Leeward Cove: Moorings Bayfront

Had enough of the tired, cookie-cutter concept behind most waterfront condos? You know: pool, beach, view, thank-you-very-much? (Not that there’s anything inherently problematic with a pool, beach, and view) Well, Leeward Cove, a bayfront Naples Moorings condominium, takes a decidedly nonstandard approach. Happy Hour takes place every night at 5 PM, and with a Chiki…

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Naples Weather: Winter model unveiled!

It’s finally here, and just in time for our seasonal guests: cooler weather! With the forecast calling for sunny days and temperatures that will barely reach 80 degrees, it’s time to open up the windows, turn off the air conditioning, and get outside! That’s right – here in Naples it really is the best during…

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Club Le Ciel, Park Tower: Park Shore Beachfront

Built alongside the Venetian Tower in 1994, Le Ciel Park Tower Condominium is even closer to the beach. Each of the 71 residential units has 3 bedrooms and sports a beautiful view of the Gulf of Mexico. Living area ranges in size from 2,680-3,060 square feet. Recent improvements include lobby renovations in 2004. The beachfront…

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Club Le Ciel, Venetian Tower: Park Shore Beachfront

Club Le Ciel, constructed in 1994 by the Lutgert Companies, consists of two separate condominiums. The southern Venetian Tower is comprised of 86 residential units typically ranging from 2087 to 2566 square feet of living area, with larger penthouse units on the top three floors. Located in southern Park Shore, the Le Ciel Venetian Tower…

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Casa Mar: Beachfront, Park Shore

So you want a big house on the Naples beach, right? Look no further than Casa Mar, a premier Park Shore destination for livers of the high life (and not the one they talk about on Miller beer commercials!) Casa Mar features twelve beautiful beachfront villas, designed by Christian Lloyd and built in 1990. Residences…

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Windsor Court: Moorings Bayfront

Windsor Court was built in 1970 in the Moorings of Naples, FL. It is a bayfront condominium residence with great views of south Moorings Bay and nearby Gulf access via Doctor’s Pass. All units are 2 bedroom, 2 bath, and have 1550 square feet of living area. Recent improvements to the complex include the replacement…

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Too much of a good thing?

Naples has a lot of restaurants. Seriously. You would be hard-pressed to find another area in the country with as many eateries per person as we have here in Southwest Florida. However, it seems there is a limit, even with the huge demand of a tourism economy and many wealthy homeowners who can afford to…

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Horizon House: Park Shore Beachfront

Built directly on the Park Shore beach in 1972 by the Lutgert Companies, the Horizon House is a quality beachfront location. Six residences on each normal floor (three at the penthouse level) range from 1770 to 3540 square feet in size. The building has fifteen residential floors. Owners at the Horizon House have access to…

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