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Historic Lofton Island in Downtown Fort Myers sold!

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Lofton facing bridge and Legacy Marina


 Lofton Island Partners purchased
Lofton Island on Augsut 26,2020

Todd Gates sold Lofton Island owned under the entity name of "Harborside Marine Development LLC" via Fisher Auction Company and One Sotheby’s International Realty by Absolute Auction. The rare and exclusive 9.3± Acre Private Island is located in the heart of Fort Myers, Florida with easy access to the Gulf of Mexico.  

The sale was finalized at the end of August 2020, the buyers, "Lofton Island Partners" paid $783,200 for the island, according to the Lee County Clerk of Court -Official Records.  Sunbiz indicates the registered agents for Lofton Island Partners are Rick Arenas, and Steve Israel. Thomas Conroy III of Conroy, Conroy, Durant Law Office based in Naples, FL prepared the Deed and assisted the parties complete the transaction. 

 

PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS
• Prime Location on the Caloosahatchee River in the Heart of Fort Myers with potential for multiple development opportunities
• A short boat ride to the Fort Myers Yacht Basin provides for easy access
• Within an hour to the Gulf of Mexico or the pristine white sand beaches of Sanibel Island and Captiva
• Water, Sewer and Electric Available to Site via Directional Boring Line
• Extremely well located Private Island on the Intracoastal Waterway
• Approximately 30 minutes North of Southwest Florida International Airport and 2 hours South of Tampa International Airport
• Close proximity to Downtown Fort Myers, area golf courses, aquatic preserves and world-famous Boca Grande fishing
• Easy access to major retail, shopping, medical facilities, schools and entertainment
• Caloosahatchee River frontage provides easy access to the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean
• Potential for lease agreement with local parking garage and landing zone at City Marina
• Approved for 30 boat slips and 1 Barge Landing

Comments (5)

Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

Congrats on your sale!  It would be cool to own an island.  Why don't you have a profile picture?

Sep 05, 2020 07:32 AM
Michael Wayne Jackson
Coldwell Banker - Novato, CA
Broker - Seniors Real Estate Specialist Novato

Congratulations on selling an island that must feel great. Thank you for sharing your success.  Aslan Realty Advisors, LLC 

Sep 05, 2020 09:35 AM
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Hi, Congratulations on the sale of this island.  Sounds like a lot has gone into this sale.  Wishing you continued success.

Sep 05, 2020 05:27 PM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Aslan Realty Advisors, LLC congratulations on this sale, and I hope this is one of many for you this month.

Sep 05, 2020 07:49 PM
Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

I am curious if they ever did anything with this island? Do you know if they ever developed it or just holding it as an investment? 

Mar 10, 2023 01:05 PM