Finding Isles of Capri Creativity in Unique Places

Isles of Capri is a quiet “island community” created many years ago by Doc Loach and friends who dredged and plotted out several peninsulas of land into the backwaters with canals between for most lots to have access to the Marco River, the Gulf of Mexico and the waters beyond.

This piece of paradise is very special. It’s quiet, with friendly residents full and part time; caring, involved families; engaged participants in their community events who share their opinions and actually listen to each other, without rancor (most of the time) and agree to disagree. Capri is a unique and friendly community with residents that love their environment, their access to waterways and who patronize the four unique local restaurants via boat, golf cart, bike, car or by foot. 

There’s a diversity of housing options on Isles of Capri; single family homes, duplexes and triplex units, apartments, a condominium complex called Tarpon Village for 55 and older, Marco Towers, and Dolphin Point, the most luxurious and newest of the condominiums on the Isles. It sits on the confluence of the Marco River and the Gulf waters with amazing wide views of the boat traffic and wider views of the Gulf of Mexico. The only precarious elements of each of these locations is the potential for hurricane force wind and water.

There is fishing access from your backyard or other strategic places on the Isles. Or if you aren’t that knowledgeable about negotiating the barrier islands, there are rental pontoon boats, jet skis, kayaks and paddleboards with tours available, including the Cool Beans Catamaran for sunset cruises. If you need fishing guidance, there are many highly successful, experienced, fishing guides with their boats docked conveniently for easy access. 

You’re probably wondering, where is this article going! It just so happens that the Isles of Capri has many innovative and creative residents, including professional artists and writers, who show their creativity in many ways, including mailboxes, yes mailboxes! There are many walkers, joggers and golf cart riders that chuckle and appreciate the designs that their neighbors have created.

And, before you think this is the extent of Caprier’s creativity, you should check out the unique housing and landscaping as you drive around. Each house is unique, no cookie cutter houses here! In fact, housing is so desirable, there was a recent house that was on the market only seven hours before it sold.

Enjoy the mailboxes and creativity and, if you perhaps take a drive around and enjoy the sights or visit any of restaurants located with water views, set up a tour with one of the guides and enjoy nature and learn more about the beautiful scenery that surrounds us, the aquatic creatures and the challenges we all face with our environment. 

Together, we can learn and ensure appropriate strategies are proactively implemented for great outcomes. As they say, “It takes a village…” and we are a proactive community dedicated to preserving the best living conditions for our special little island and surroundings.