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I have a home in Port Charlotte, Florida. Its between Sarasota and Fort Myers. To me, Ft Myers and Sarasota are traffic and housing congested hell-holes, not to mention expensive. Life is slower and cheaper here in Port Charlotte or North Port. I would suggest buying a home here with two lots that either have an existing second detached garage or at least the ability to build one. Homes like this can still be had for +/- $300K here. BTW, stay away from Cape Coral (Read: Crime Coral), Lehigh Acres or North Fort Myers. JMO, having much experience in the area. BTW... my retirement brought me here too.