Friday, April 15, 2016

Shell Point--Our New Life!

MC and I are settled into our new apartment.  We  now enjoy strolling around  our "neighborhood" after dinner.
I am amazed at the beauty that surrounds us at Shell Point!
MC has been taking pictures and I wish to share what he has captured!

To begin, Shell Point, covers  about 800 acres.  There is so much here and every day we find somewhere new to explore!

Shell Point is composed of four different "Neighborhoods".   We live on The Island.  The other three are The Woodlands, Eagles Preserve, and the newest, The Estuary.  Each one has it's own personality.

 Overview of the Island


The Caloosahatchee River to the North and man-made channels to the West and South









THE MAIN GATE IS THE ENTRANCE TO THE ISLAND


THE WELCOME CENTER IS TO THE RIGHT OF THE GATE...
THIS IS WHERE OUR 'NEW LIFE' BEGAN  

The Island was the first Shell Point neighborhood  built  in the 1960's.  It has the majority of the activities .....the CENTER for the residents lives!!!....


 


The Aviary Units
Single Family and Multi Units! 




This Nest Is Built in The Water Where the Channel Meets The River 

Views of the Island 
as we "stroll"

Banyons 

Orchid hot house






Our Lagoon That Leads to the River


That's me on the phone


Our White Sand "Beach"
Our Lagoon is Home to Several Manatees--Hard to Photograph






THE CRYSTAL DINING ROOM


ISLAND CAFE
Great place for a cup of coffee and a cookie!


THE PALM GRILL IS IN THE WOODLANDS ALONG WITH  ANOTHER COFFEE SHOP.
TWO MORE RESTAURANTS ARE BEING CONSTRUCTED IN THE NEW CLUB HOUSE AT THE GOLF COURSE


SO MANY WAYS TO STAY BUSY AND BE CREATIVE
Wood Working, Pottery, Glass , Photography
The Train Exhibit, Plus our Fitness Center
 Pools,  Tennis,  Bocce,  Pickle Ball and lots more

AND

If you are having guests, there is a Guest House!





GREAT SPA AND SALON




Friendship Point Amphitheater 


 
Resident Garden Plots



Cameo Garden Apartment--Our Home




 







Hurricane  Shelter--Hope We Never Have to Use It


HARBOR COURT 
RESIDENT APARTMENTS
Location Scene

Kayak Storage

SUNDIAL  APARTMENTS
 and Our Marina
 








MID RISE APARTMENT UNITS
Location Scene

SUNDIAL APARTMENTS
Location Scene

The Island has one of Shell Point's Three Assisted Living Centers.

KINGS CROWN
 Photo

.....And this is JUST THE ISLAND......

There are also two additional Assisted Living facilities:


 THE ARBOR
at the Woodlands

Photo


THE SPRINGS
Photo


A new Club House is under construction at the Golf Course, and is estimated to be completed in October.  It will house, among other things, two new restaurants and a fabulous spa and salon!


I hope I have given you a glimpse of our new life here in Shell Point.  Our 700 sq.ft.apartment is just a small part of the big, wonderful world we now live in.

Patty

5 comments:

  1. Wow! Just like being on vacation..enjoy!

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  2. You have everything right at your fingertips. It looks like a lovely place to relax yet keep busy enough. Wishing you both good health and much happiness in your new home.

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  3. looks like a beautiful place to spend your days!

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  4. It's absolutely amazing and the water views are incredible! So excited that you have found the perfect spot to live! Love the Banyon trees! Happy weekend and "hello" to MC!!

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  5. Wow...looks like a great place to live...so happy for you!

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