Nicole Chauvette - SW Florida Real Estate

07/23/2026

Fishermen’s Village in Punta Gorda has officially sold for $43 million to a local ownership group, ending an almost three-year process. STORY LINK IN COMMENTS ⬇️

07/15/2026

Between Cape Coral and Pine Island sits one of the most joyfully colorful little places in all of Florida, the fishing village of Matlacha. 🎨 Pronounced MAT-la-shay, this tiny community has transformed its old fishing shacks into a rainbow of bright pink, turquoise, and yellow cottages, galleries, and seafood spots.

Matlacha began as a working fishing village, and that heritage still runs deep, but over the years artists and free spirits moved in and painted the town in every color imaginable. 🎣 The little drawbridge that crosses the water is famous as one of the best fishing spots around, earning it the nickname the fishingest bridge in Florida. Wandering the short main strip, you will find funky art, fresh seafood, and a laid-back, unpretentious charm that feels increasingly rare on the developed Gulf Coast.

Matlacha is proof that a place can honor its fishing-village roots while becoming something wonderfully creative and vibrant. It is pure Old Florida with a splash of paint. Have you ever wandered the colorful streets of Matlacha?

06/10/2026

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03/15/2026

03/02/2026

A very popular questions asked here is “What’s being built by….”

Have you heard the term “Caveat Emptor?” Well it is a real estate term meaning "buyer beware" placing the responsibility on the purchaser to investigate the property’s condition, title, and value before closing. Buyers should be conducting thorough due diligence especially if you’re looking to buy near an empty lot. Here is a great link to find those answers!

Lee County Economic Development Office provides business assistance to retain existing businesses, encourage entrepreneurship and attract new business to provide a strong economy and thriving communities in Lee County, Florida.

02/09/2026

We might have to sacrifice the green grass for a while. Starting this week, you can only irrigate your lawn once a week if you get water from Lee County utilities. Almost all of Southwest Florida is in a severe drought and aquifers throughout the state are low for this point in the year.