From beach-cottage to condo high rises, boat-houses to boats, there are a lot of different ways to live along Fort Myers Beach.
We boated by all these colorful homes when we went to the Beach last week for the season's last Boat Club lunch.
The snowbird season is over, but we'll stay for at least another month.
It was a good year and we'll miss our friends and fun activities. But now we'll have absolutely no excuse not to stay home and finish our cottage-reno project!
Shared with MOSAIC MONDAY and OUR WORLD on Tuesday.
Thank you to the hosts!
Sounds like "work ahead"
Posted by: Joe Todd | April 29, 2013 at 04:52 AM
When we lived in Ft. Lauderdale, we'd visit southwest Florida often and have stayed on Ft. Myer's beach on several occasions. I even remember when it wasn't so crowded. The last few times we were there the traffic was backed up from the bridge for 4-5 miles!
Posted by: Lowell | April 28, 2013 at 09:58 AM
Ha! I like the title of this "boat-by", that's very creative of you Sallie.
Posted by: Prem | April 25, 2013 at 10:30 AM
Thank you Sallie for the right information. I should learn more about the USA,
Wil.
Posted by: Reader Wil | April 24, 2013 at 01:35 PM
They all look beautiful! I'm betting that living that close to the water is pretty pricey.
Posted by: pat | April 23, 2013 at 06:01 PM
Great photos! We have friends from Fort Meyers visiting us now. Great place I hear.
Posted by: island wonder | April 23, 2013 at 01:30 PM
Hi Sallie, Thanks for stopping by.
I love viewing homes from a boat and imagining what they look like inside; there is such a variety to see.
The pelicans make quite a group, they call attention to the sign very well!
Posted by: Dimple | April 23, 2013 at 09:09 AM
Fantastic photos:) Greetings
Posted by: ZielonaMila | April 23, 2013 at 05:27 AM
"Wow!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
Posted by: Boom & Gary | April 23, 2013 at 04:36 AM
Certainly a colourful, multi-styled living area by the water! Love the light too!
Posted by: Gemma Wiseman | April 23, 2013 at 03:53 AM
Hi there - I wonder what abnormal unsafe operations for a pelican are?? Diving into concrete?
Stewart M - Melbourne
PS: Very nice picture - even if my comment is silly!
Posted by: scmonckton@optusnet.com.au | April 23, 2013 at 01:13 AM
I sometimes forget that the USA is so large and not just one country, but a collection of many countries, like we have here in Europe . The only difference is, that everybody speaks English in the USA, whereas every country in Europe has its own language and own culture!
Your photos were taken in California, weren't they?
Thanks for your visit.
Posted by: Reader Wil | April 22, 2013 at 11:50 PM
Forgot to say I LOVED your title! Touche!
Posted by: Carletta | April 22, 2013 at 11:41 PM
The colors of the buildings and the chairs and the pink railing in that one shot sure speak warm climate and happy times.
I remember when my son went to Florida on a school orchestra trip he came back in awe of the pastel color. When he got off the bus he saw me wearing pastel colors and laughed. :)
Posted by: Carletta | April 22, 2013 at 11:40 PM
fabulous shots, Sallie! i love the colorful chairs and buildings.
Posted by: Luna Miranda | April 22, 2013 at 11:10 PM
I love colorful houses.
Posted by: Photo Cache | April 22, 2013 at 09:38 PM
Looks very lovely, you definitely had a great outing!
Posted by: Kusum | April 22, 2013 at 09:33 PM
It looks heavenly!
Posted by: Lady Fi | April 22, 2013 at 09:20 PM
What a lovely (and warm) place. I love that last sign!
Posted by: Al | April 22, 2013 at 06:45 PM
I love the photos, I could even feel the warmth of the sunshine. Oh wait the heat is from my laptop.
Posted by: Shannon | April 22, 2013 at 06:40 PM
So you're a Snowbird! Lucky you. Have an enjoyable trip home.
Posted by: kerichojoy | April 22, 2013 at 06:35 PM
What a great idea for a post. I enjoyed seeing the different places and ways people live in this beautiful region.
Posted by: Carver | April 22, 2013 at 06:30 PM
Lovely images! Thanks for your comment.
Posted by: Imagebloke | April 22, 2013 at 05:01 PM
Loving all those colors, especially the pink stairs! Can't wait to see pics of the cottage reno when you're done.
Posted by: Gail | April 22, 2013 at 04:40 PM
So bright and summery! Love them. ☺
Posted by: Dana | April 22, 2013 at 04:04 PM
Lovely houses and so exotic pelican to me :)
Greetings from Finland among melting snow and ice :)
Posted by: Leena | April 22, 2013 at 01:21 PM
That does look like such a terrific place to spend time -- particularly during the winter!! I do love your captures for the day, Sallie! Hope you have a lovely week!!
Posted by: sylviakirk | April 22, 2013 at 01:04 PM
Love the colourful houses. :-)
Posted by: Kirsten | April 22, 2013 at 12:48 PM
What a gorgeous place!
Posted by: Mama Zen | April 22, 2013 at 11:16 AM
und die Pelikane sind überall dabei :D
LG vom katerchen
Posted by: katerchen | April 22, 2013 at 10:36 AM
That's certainly very interesting to see all these different architectural styles !
Posted by: Gattina | April 22, 2013 at 09:39 AM
Great mosaics! So many choices of where to live. I'd prefer to live in that little brown place on the water!
Posted by: Karen | April 22, 2013 at 08:25 AM
Wonderful photos! It reminds me of our vacation in Florida years ago, and I loved the humor in the last shot. Have a great week :)
Posted by: Denise | April 22, 2013 at 07:50 AM
lovely riverside photos, I love the last one
Posted by: craftygreenpoet | April 22, 2013 at 07:38 AM
The birds also enjoy a sunny day.
Posted by: Rainfield (雨田 Malaysia） | April 22, 2013 at 07:10 AM
Looks like a beautiful place. I've got to get down there and visit. At least to see the burrowing owls near there.
Posted by: Dina J | April 22, 2013 at 06:51 AM
There is a large variety of houses there and in Florida. Hubby, his cousin and I visited some the first couple of days of vacation. We were quite taken with the city of Venice. Love the mosaic, have a happy week!
Posted by: Eileen | April 22, 2013 at 01:30 AM
All the photos are fascinating-but I love the last sign!(By the way, I woke up very early, and put the central heating on!It's about 3c in the UK Midlands).
Posted by: Hazel | April 21, 2013 at 11:20 PM
A nice place to winter and many colourful places that look cute.
Posted by: Lavender Cottage | April 21, 2013 at 08:16 PM
I love the variety of housing found there. It's all very colorful! Thanks for visiting my blog. Enjoy the week.
Posted by: Photoblogista | April 21, 2013 at 06:11 PM
love that! 'boat-by'. :) some of those places are VERY colorful.
Posted by: TexWisGirl | April 21, 2013 at 05:32 PM
Oh looks divine ~ love mosaic photography ~ ^_^
Posted by: Carol and artmusedog ^_^ | April 21, 2013 at 04:48 PM
Looks like a marvellous place to spend the winter. Good luck with the renos.
Posted by: A Garden of Threads | April 21, 2013 at 04:46 PM
This looks like such wonderful fun. I love the spots of color. Great shots and I love the sign!
Posted by: Snap | April 21, 2013 at 04:29 PM