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3/22/2007
Fiddler's Creek Residents Enjoy Being Close To Nature
NAPLES, FL (March 22, 2007) -- The Marsh Point Nature Park is located just beyond the gated entrance to Fiddler's Creek, the nearly 4,000-acre golf course and resort-style community being developed by the Gulf Bay Group of Companies between Marco Island and US 41. The Nature Park not only creates a picturesque memory point for residents and their guests, it's also one of the most popular attractions within the community.
"It's very much a scenic overlook," stated John Douglas, Vice President of Corporate Communications for Gulf Bay. "The park's raised, wooden boardwalk winds its way through the brackish wetlands of the Marsh Point Nature Preserve and leads to the shingled roof gazebo that offers views of the wide creek to the east and the state-owned conservation area to the south."
The serene, picture-perfect views might be one of the attractions of the Marsh Point Nature Park, but it's also very popular with residents because it is one of many areas within the community where they can get up-close to nature.
"Many of the residents in the Marsh Point Nature Park have their cameras with them," said Douglas. "It's a great place to observe the wading birds and other wildlife that inhabit the creek and adjoining mangrove and wetland preserves."
Since its earliest stages of development, Fiddler's Creek was designed as a sanctuary for both residents and the many species of wildlife that have long inhabited the area. In fact, the nature areas within the community were not only carefully preserved, but many areas were enhanced to attract even more wildlife.
"Our research indicates the community's natural surroundings is one of the top reasons potential buyers actually purchased a home in Fiddler's Creek," said Douglas.
Peter Blicher is a former real estate developer and is now a semi-retired resident of Fiddler's Creek. He's also written a detailed book about the best lifestyle communities in the country and included Fiddler's Creek as an example of what a lifestyle community should be.
"Not only do you have all of the amenities here, but also the natural beauty," said Blicher. "I can walk just a few steps from my home and see wading birds and other wildlife along the creek and natural preserve areas. This is the way I've always pictured Florida. It's like going back in time."
Prior to purchasing a home at Fiddler's Creek, Blicher traveled extensively, looking for the perfect community.
"Some developments have natural areas thinly spread through the community," said Blicher. "Here, it's one large area which is enhanced with new landscaping from one end of the community to the other which helps bring more species, more habitat to the area."
Blicher is not alone in his love of nature and his beautiful surroundings. Tony DeBaradinis, a resident of the Mallard's Landing village at Fiddler's Creek, has similar feelings.
"The developer of Fiddler's Creek has done an outstanding job to preserve the past while at the same time creating a new and improved sanctuary for both man and wildlife," said DeBaradinis. "I searched for a home between Marco Island and Sarasota and after careful research settled here. Fiddler's Creek has its house in order when it comes to diversity of homes and aesthetic appeal. I consider this community to be the Gold Standard by which others should be judged."
Originally from Pennsylvania, DeBaradinis, a part-time Naples resident said he looks forward to the community's environmental embrace.
"It's a crazy, hectic world out there - but coming home to Fiddler's Creek is a real respite," said DeBaradinis. "I can experience the flora and fauna the minute I drive past the gatehouse and into the community."
Fiddler's Creek's symbiotic relationship with nature is really only in its early stages. As the community continues to grow the creek at Fiddler's Creek will be extended, creating even more habitat for birds and other various wildlife.
The creek, which will be approximately three miles long upon its completion, will also help to restore even more mangroves and other natural vegetation that can be found along its southern edge.
"Conserving the natural beauty of the land and creating more habitat for the native wildlife has, and always will be one of Gulf Bay's top priorities," said Douglas. "It's paid big dividends to everyone living at Fiddler's Creek - especially those who have made this land their home long before we arrived."
Fiddler's Creek is located on Collier Boulevard, three miles south of US 41 East. The sales center is located at 8152 Fiddler's Creek Parkway. For additional information call (239) 732-9300 or visit their Web site at www.fiddlerscreek.com.
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