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About
Golden Gate City Naples Homes and Real Estate
Golden
Gate City Naples, located just east of Naples near
Alligator Alley (I-75). A developer
created the largest subdivision in the world by draining
miles of swampland in Naples' Collier County. The Golden
Gate City Naples were plotted into undeveloped single family
home lots of an acre or more. Golden Gate City was to be
the urban section of the project. Golden Gate City has
public parks, a golf course and other public amenities
in the area. There are cannels within, but these are for
drainage, no gulf access. There are over 4,000 single
family homes in Golden Gate City, and a handful of condo
complexes. While home building was meant to takeoff in
the 1960s, it did not get going until the mid 1970s.
 Picayune
Strand, which stretches to the Fakahatchee Strand State
Preserve, offers two riding/walking trails. For
equestrians, scenic Belle Meade Horse Trail is located
one mile south of I-75 on Everglades Boulevard. Sabal Palm Hiking Trail is
located three miles east of Collier Boulevard for those
that enjoy walking fitness. With Collier-Seminole State
Forest and these fine recreational parks nearby,
equestrians and outdoor lovers alike have miles of
trails to partake in year after year. Most parcels are one to five
acres, but other homesteads can be as large as ten
acres. As for the homes themselves, you can find
entry-level homes or glamorous mansions closer to the
beach. Guesthouses, pickup trucks, all-terrain vehicles
(ATV) and recreational vehicles (RV) are also allowed on
all premises unlike many other communities. As for
housing itself, you can find single-family dwellings in
Golden Gate City with some located on mile-long
streets that dead end at a canal - providing valuable
privacy for owners.
A
LITTLE HISTORY OF GOLDEN GATE CITY NAPLES FLORIDA
Golden
Gate Citys began about 50 years ago when The Gulf
American Land Corporation purchased 177 square miles of
land for development about 7 miles northeast of Naples.
Prospective buyers were brought in by airplane, Green
Blvd is the old landing-strip, and many only saw their
lot from the air. Sales were slow and by 1970 there were
still fewer than 2,000 residents. Golden Gate is in
Collier County, and bears a Naples address. About 50% of
the lots in Golden Gate City have some wetlands.
Wetlands
All
wetland lots are buildable, though special permits are
required. The size of the house and pool are not
restricted, but detached structures (such as guest
house, garage, barn, shop) may not be placed within
wetland, but may be connected to the main building (a
breezeway would connect). Most lots that have wetlands
also have upland. No ERP permits are needed to build on
the uplands part of your lot. There are private
consultants that handle all phases of wetland
determination and permitting.
Compensatory Mitigation
Mitigation is used to offset the destruction or impact
created by building on a wetland. Mitigation costs can
be paid by buying credits from a mitigation bank. (You
pay for wetlands in another area to equal the size and
quality of the wetland you are impacting.) Depending on
the type of permit needed, mitigation may or may not be
required.
A
library, fire station and general store are all nearby.
The community contains needed amenities while
maintaining its small town feel. Golden Gate City is
growing in popularity as a family area of Naples too by
having some of the newest schools in the Collier County
school district. Since parcels are large, homes are not
crowded or stacked upon each other. On the other hand,
you’re not totally isolated from local family, friends
and neighbors. Set among pines, palms and cypress trees,
Golden Gate City offers modern day living set within
Florida’s natural vegetation. What it all means is
whether you’re single, married with children or retired,
Golden Gate City has something for everyone no matter
your price range or status.
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Golden Gate City in
Naples
is a hidden
treasure within Florida
The large parcels in this
area give the freedom of seclusion, but they are not so
large that owners are totally isolated. Located near
major expressway I-75, Golden Gate City is one hour
to Ft. Lauderdale and two and a half to Tampa. Naples
beaches are within a 20-minute drive. Golden Gate Citys residents also have easy access to the Southwest
Florida International Airport. Buyers can find homes in
the $200s to millions of dollars, depending on size and
location. Wooded acres allow hoofed animals and ATVs for
outdoor enthusiasts.
Golden
Gate City Naples Amenities: In addition to being less
than 30 minutes from Naples beaches, there are new
schools in the area, a National Park, a library, a fire
station and a general store. For golf lovers, you’ll
find both public and semi public courses nearby. Golf
Courses: Golden Gate City golf course vary from public
to semi private courses such as Valencia Golf and
Country Club, Golden Gate Country Club, Arrowhead Gold
Course, Cedar Hammock Gold and Country Club and Forest
Glen Country Club. Valencia Golf and Country Club: A
first class public golf course rated three and a half
stars from Golf Digest, Valencia’s course is for players
of all skill levels. With nearly 7,000 yards and wide
fairways this beautiful course and country club is
located just seven miles east of 1-75.
Golden
Gate Country Club: Part of a Quality Inn & Suites
Resort property, Golden Gate Country Club features 180
rooms - efficiencies and suites - in addition to fine
golfing. Located on the Golden Gate Parkway, and only
minutes from the sandy beaches of Naples, you\'ll find
an 18-hole, par 72, 6,570-yard championship golf course.
Designed by architects Dick Wilson and Joe Lee, this
course is constructed for all skill levels. With a
lighted driving range and putting green you can practice
day or night.
Complete
with its own public golf course, The Fairways, Golden
Gate City residents are privy to the best Southwest
Florida has to offer. Various championship courses and
clubs are ubiquitous to this area, so no matter what
your skill or desired level of play, you’ll find it
nearly right in your backyard. There is also the lovely,
energetic Golden Gate Community Park, where you’ll often
find residents enjoying outdoor activities of all kinds
within this beautiful green area. There’s a great
playground for the kids, plus lighted softball, baseball
and little league fields as well as a lighted
soccer/football field, four lighted tennis and
racquetball courts, lighted basketball courts, a
shuffleboard and a bocce ball court, a remote-control
car track and a paved fitness trail.
Golden
Gate Citys Beach Park: The white sandy beaches of
Naples on the Gulf of Mexico are only a short 30-minute
drive for most Golden Gate City residents.
Golden
Gate Citys Naples Clubs and Organization: The
Golden Gate community has a host of various clubs and
organizations including: VFW, MOMS Club, chess clubs,
AARP, FOE, Kiwanis Club, and Rotary. Residents can also
find special activities such as dance classes in
ballroom, swing, Latin and salsa at the Golden Gate
Community Center.
The
Golden Gate City Florida Lifestyle: With
something in every price range, residents vary from
single individuals through retirees, although the
growing majority of owners are those with children,
thanks the new school construction in the area. People
who enjoy outdoor living, horseback riding and such are
drawn to the Golden Gates Estates area because of its
policy on allowing horse, RV and ATV ownership.
Golden
Gate City is a community of single family homes near or
on Sapphire lake. Some of the homes offer exquisite
views of Lake Sapphire and beautiful Sunsets. Most homes
offer lots of mature landscaping. |
