Island Bliss

A home on the water is a pure bliss. The soft warmth of the sun dancing on the gentle turquoise wave creates a relaxing tropical lifestyle designed for hours of unhurried pleasure.  Palm and Little Gasparilla Islands are the Florida of days gone by. Offering seven miles of white sandy beaches with nary a single high-rise to spoil the view, these two jewels of the Gulf Coast barrier islands, bring you the best of the best with homes ranging from grand estates to quaint Old Florida cottages. Set between the intracoastal of Lemon Bay and the Gulf of Mexico they are only accessible by private boat or car ferry. The pristine beaches are never crowded and an islands resident's welcoming smile and friendly wave is a testimony to the stress free lifestyle that only island living can offer. Close your eyes and begin to imagine yourself being swept away in Island Bliss.

PALM ISLAND

Palm Island

Knight Island (the most northern island bordered to the north by Stump Pass), Don Pedro Island (the "middle" island), and Little Gasparilla Island, the most southerly island, were originally three separate islands, divided by passes. When the pass between Knight Island and Don Pedro, and the pass between Don Pedro and Little Gasparilla Island closed (sometime in the 1960s) the islands became one, with more than seven miles of beach.

Palm Island is approximately two and a half miles long, including Knight Island, and over the big bridge, Palm Island Estates is home to approximately 100 families who live here full time. There are approximately 225 existing residences, some used every weekend, others on a part time basis. Many owners rent their homes when they are not using them. When Palm Island Estates was platted in the late 1950s, a bridge to the mainland was built. In the early 60s, the Intracoastal waterway was dredged and the bridge removed for good. There are approximately 750 platted lots in this area with 453 owners. Access is by boat or by car ferry via Palm Island Transit.

South of the road access, lies the Don Pedro Island State Park which is approximately 135 acres of natural, pristine land. To the south of the State Park lies Little Gasparilla, an island accessible by private boat with approximately 300 homes, mostly part-time residents. Development there was started somewhere during the turn of the century. Some of the older "fish camps" still can be seen. Today, there are some exclusive homesites and two condominium communities.

Palm Island Real Estate Listings:

  • Palm Island Homes and Condos

  • Palm Island Vacant Land

LITTLE GASPARILLA ISLAND

Little Gasparilla Island

Little Gasparilla Island is the ideal secluded hideaway for those seeking a respite from the hectic pace of the mainland and the hassles of everyday life. This island, with approximately 300 homes of mostly part-time residents has no formal commercial establishments such as restaurants or grocery stores, however there is a small non-denominational church on the island that provides services from time to time on the island. Acess to Little Gasparilla Island is by boat. Escape to Little Gasparilla Island...where you can stay a week or a lifetime!

Little Gasparilla Island Real Estate Listings:

  • Little Gasparilla Island Homes and Condos

  • Little Gasparilla Island Vacant Land

Manasota Key

Manasota Key lies just north of Knight Island and Stump Pass. Part of Englewood, Florida, Manasota Key is home to 4 public beaches with bridge access to the mainland. At the southern tip of the island is Stump Pass State Park, where Palm Island can be seen across the Pass. The southern part of the island is located in Charlotte County and contains a mixture of residential homes, condos, restaurants and shops. The northern part of the island is located in Sarasota county and is completely residential. "Canopy Road" winds through lush tropical vegetation past the island homes, many that have access to both Lemon Bay to the east and the Gulf of Mexico to the west.

Manasota Key Real Estate Listings

  • Manasota Key Homes and Condos

  • Manasota Key Vacant Land

BOCA GRANDE

Boca Grande & Gasparilla Island

Just south of Little Gasparilla Island, is the charming community of Boca Grande located on Gasparilla Island. Accessible by car from the mainland via the Boca Grande Causeway (toll). Gasparilla island is about seven miles long, and just one mile across at its widest point. The village of Boca Grande has many interesting shops, art galleries and restaurants. Boca Grande is world reknowned for its fishing, earning the nickname "The Tarpon Capital of the World". Boca Grande is also home to upscale resorts that cater to affluent travelers.

Boca Grande Real Estate Listings

  • Boca Grande Homes and Condos

  • Boca Grande Vacant Land

About Kim

I'm a full time realtor dedicated to serving my clients through a highly aggressive marketing campaign. A resident of Palm Island, it has been my niche and heart's desire since setting foot on it's seven mile pristine beach.

I work extremely hard for my clients and am very thorough. I will give you the quality service that you expect and deserve. As a real estate investor myself, I have an eye for investments. I also know the waterways very well, so if you are looking for water access property, I can help you find the ideal one as we explore it from both sides.

If you are interested in selling your property, I will work to get your home in front of prospective buyers through a variety of advertising channels. My office, Tarpon Real Estate, Inc., also has a wonderful rental program should you be interested.

Please contact me to learn more about how I can help you with your real estate needs.