UPDATED INFORMATION: I attended a meeting yesterday and was told that Lee County is not involved in this project and it is in fact the city of Cape Coral that is organizing and implementing. The project appears to be moving forward. On May 1st a representative will be presenting a lengthy explanation of all the details at my office, Remax Sunshine and I will be attending. Afterwards I will update this video with appropriate references. Stephen Stokes ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ REMAX Realty Team stokesfl@yahoo.com www.meetingsteve.com
As an update, it’s going to be at Jacaranda, not gator Slough and it’s already been approved by the city of Cape Coral and they have started the process
@@ChristopherBalish I have a friend who has done it on jet ski in under 20 minutes (so he says) but currently there are some sketchy spots where there is very shallow water and also a problem with trees that have fallen down, still it is salt water.
I speak about this in the opening few minutes of my latest video tour. The opening has been approved for the Ditch Way, close to Crystal Lake ... ruclips.net/video/lYr27Ynts-8/видео.htmlsi=jKorfqhkPhbej1do
I do not know anything😉 I think there is a lot of environmental issues with the mangroves, so likely not. This is being done in part due to environmental concerns that are arising from the 7 islands development.
Most homes north of gulfstream are on septic and well however, the city is slowly hooking up the entire area to city water. It really comes down to if you want a gulf access home at a decent price it is the best place to go and then you have to make a sacrifice on the well and septic but your money buys you 30% more house in the northwest.
After Ian I was happy to be on well and septic. our system never stopped working like the South. I hope we stay on well and septic for as long as possible.
UPDATED INFORMATION: I attended a meeting yesterday and was told that Lee County government is not involved in this project and it is in fact the city of Cape Coral that is behind the development. It appears that it is moving forward. On May 1st a representative will be presenting a lengthy explanation of all the details and I will be attending. I will update this video afterwards with appropriate references. As of today however I have re posted the video (I did remove it after your concerns about it's creditability). I will give you a detailed update (will send you the documents personally) after the May 1 meeting. Let's see what they have to say.
@@lennyperez3422 here is an update: Northwest Cape Coral Neighborhood Association, Inc. President's NW Spreader Report n Dear Members, • North Spreader Exit Update • 2nd Annual "Community Social" Dinner Registration Closing Soon! In September, District 2 Council Member- Dan Sheppard lead an excursion through THE KEY DITCH with City Manager-Mike Ilczyszyn, Cape Coral Police, and NWNA Members Ray Mule and Ed Stafford. Dan Sheppard informed me on many occasions that one of his primary objectives as a councilmember was to work with city staff on the “Chiquita Lock" removal project. He mentioned that once the lock removal construction begins, he would pivot and focus efforts on the North Spreader waterway to help create an exit in the NW. Soon after the Chiquita Lock construction began, Dan showed up in the North Spreader. City Manager, Mike Ilczyszyn also validated the good timing of focusing efforts on the North Spreader following the legal victory, permitting, and bid award to remove the Chiquita Lock. The workload and efforts required to get the lock removed was daunting. The elimination of this burden on city staff and elected officials will allow for focus in other areas of need. During the September excursion, signage trail coordinates were plotted for permitting and installation of sign marker pilings in the waterway to guide those navigating watercraft from the Crystal Lake boat ramp (under construction) through THE KEY DITCH spreader exit to Charlotte Harbor. This work may be completed by the end of this year if everything falls into place. The low water tides and improved clarity of the water will allow North Cape Estates developer, Ed Stafford’s rock removal barge to complete this work in THE KEY DITCH. Ray Mule’s passion to get something done in the North Spreader ignited a newly formed group of dedicated volunteers to focus all efforts on an exit. The North Cape Boaters Alliance, LLC (NCBA) is now up and running. This is good news for NWNA volunteers who have been working diligently reporting on progress of our parks and the emerging market growth in development and utility expansion. The NCBA’s sole focus on the spreader exit should produce a collaboration to better serve our members and residents to get this done. We will invite those mentioned to our early December General meeting to report on progress. This Open General Meeting at the NW Library is now in the planning stage. The date will be announced soon. Much more to come on this topic, including permitting to dredge the only existing North Spreader Exit shallow channel along Matlacha. The shallow channel of the North Spreader extending from the south edge of Sirenia Vista Park along D & D Bait Shop and boat ramp, Micelis’ waterfront restaurant, A-1 Marine, Matlacha Isles and along W. Pine Island Road to the causeway bridge is the specified area outlined in the survey and application. Hope to have more on this at our next meeting. Many boaters are aware of the drop in tide and low water that comes with the winter season. Good timing for this project work as well. In closing, it has truly been an honor to serve you as your President over the past two (2) years. With the help of our board of volunteers and committee chairs, I believe we have completed everything that we set out to do during my term. Mentoring my son will be my primary role going forward, paving the way for the second generation of our family business. It was IAN (a hurricane) and JOHN (Bashaw, former NWNA President) that inspired me to serve. The mystical and stupendous development opportunity of 7 Islands fueled the fire in my belly. This feeling remains with me today and I am sure it will for the rest of my life. This destination is in a truly special place. It takes caring and careful planning, a resilient human spirit (of many), and unwavering dedication to build something like this. I am certain there will be nothing like it in the world. Finally, the upcoming social event will provide us with a truly wonderful venue to introduce the NWNA Board Nominee for the next President of our Association. Our candidate is no stranger to our members. Someone who is very well-liked and respected for the work he has done. Please come out in support! Looking forward to spending some time with you all on the evening of November 8th. Thank you for sharing your insight and concerns. Thank you for your participation and for supporting our functions, surveys, and General Meetings. Special thanks to the sponsors who have supported NWNA during my term. My sincere gratitude to our NWNA Board of Directors, NWNA Committee Members, The Mayor, The City Manager, Elected Officials, City Staff, City Economic Development Office, FDEP, FDOT, and the small group of residents named “The Cape Crusaders” who represent a force of good for the city. Kind regards, Jerry Smith, NWNA President Thanks for taking the time to follow this important issue and thanks for being a member of the NWNA.
I was just at a meeting where they spoke in depth about the Jacaranda spreader expansion project. I’m not sure where you got your information. However, if you have some insight, please post your sources here or email it to me stokesfl@yahoo.com and I will update the information accordingly www.nwcape.com/northwest-spreader-waterway-exit
UPDATED INFORMATION: I attended a meeting yesterday and was told that Lee County is not involved in this project and it is in fact the city of Cape Coral that is organizing and implementing. The project appears to be moving forward. On May 1st a representative will be presenting a lengthy explanation of all the details at my office, Remax Sunshine and I will be attending. Afterwards I will update this video with appropriate references. Stephen Stokes ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ REMAX Realty Team stokesfl@yahoo.com www.meetingsteve.com
This is great news for all of us living up on the top of the North spreader.
Yes, that plus the 7 islands development is why the NW will be the future SW of Cape Coral. Already seeing the prices start ing to increase.
Love to see it. lets hope
@@gregoryziemba1720 Crystal Lake project Is also moving forward, the NW should be the place to live in the next 2 years.
Do you see posible in the future they will open the access for the houses at Gators Slough at the East of Burn Store?
As an update, it’s going to be at Jacaranda, not gator Slough and it’s already been approved by the city of Cape Coral and they have started the process
@@stokesrealestate Thank you so much!! Can you make a video explaining more? We live in SW Cape but thinking on building in the NW.
Steve - if you had to guess, what would the boating time be to open water via this new waterway?
20 min?
@@stokesrealestate wow! Awesome. 👍👍
@@ChristopherBalish I have a friend who has done it on jet ski in under 20 minutes (so he says) but currently there are some sketchy spots where there is very shallow water and also a problem with trees that have fallen down, still it is salt water.
Any updates on the opening of Gator Slough!
I speak about this in the opening few minutes of my latest video tour. The opening has been approved for the Ditch Way, close to Crystal Lake ... ruclips.net/video/lYr27Ynts-8/видео.htmlsi=jKorfqhkPhbej1do
Thanks for the insight. Do you think they will push west and develop the mangroves as well?
I do not know anything😉 I think there is a lot of environmental issues with the mangroves, so likely not. This is being done in part due to environmental concerns that are arising from the 7 islands development.
That sounds good but they say most homes nw Cape Coral have well and septic
Most homes north of gulfstream are on septic and well however, the city is slowly hooking up the entire area to city water. It really comes down to if you want a gulf access home at a decent price it is the best place to go and then you have to make a sacrifice on the well and septic but your money buys you 30% more house in the northwest.
@@stokesrealestate edit: your money USED to buy you 30% more house in the NW, its not far from even with the sw nowadays
@@brandonautosales That is incorrect, the NW is still much less expensive than SW.
Trust me It doesn't matter
After Ian I was happy to be on well and septic. our system never stopped working like the South. I hope we stay on well and septic for as long as possible.
We are looking at houses in this area but I cannot verify this. I won’t buy until I know this is actually happening.
Use this link as your main update source: nwcape.com/northwest-spreader-waterway-exit
@@stokesrealestate is there any speculation on when it will be done?
@@mnhntr check the link here in the comments and stay informed through the updates, they have already started the project
UPDATED INFORMATION: I attended a meeting yesterday and was told that Lee County government is not involved in this project and it is in fact the city of Cape Coral that is behind the development. It appears that it is moving forward. On May 1st a representative will be presenting a lengthy explanation of all the details and I will be attending. I will update this video afterwards with appropriate references. As of today however I have re posted the video (I did remove it after your concerns about it's creditability). I will give you a detailed update (will send you the documents personally) after the May 1 meeting. Let's see what they have to say.
@@stokesrealestate Hi Steven. Is there an update to this topic?
Any update about this?? Where can i confirm this info
@@lennyperez3422 here is an update: Northwest Cape Coral Neighborhood Association, Inc.
President's NW Spreader Report
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Dear Members,
• North Spreader Exit Update
• 2nd Annual "Community Social" Dinner Registration Closing Soon!
In September, District 2 Council Member- Dan Sheppard lead an excursion through THE KEY DITCH with City Manager-Mike Ilczyszyn, Cape Coral Police, and NWNA Members Ray Mule and Ed Stafford.
Dan Sheppard informed me on many occasions that one of his primary objectives as a councilmember was to
work with city staff on the “Chiquita Lock" removal project. He mentioned that once the lock removal construction begins, he would pivot and focus efforts on the North Spreader waterway to help create an exit in the NW. Soon after the Chiquita Lock construction began, Dan showed up in the North Spreader.
City Manager, Mike Ilczyszyn also validated the good timing of focusing efforts on the North Spreader following the legal victory, permitting, and bid award to remove the Chiquita Lock. The workload and efforts required to get the lock removed was daunting. The elimination of this burden on city staff and elected officials will allow for focus in other areas of need.
During the September excursion, signage trail coordinates were plotted for permitting and installation of sign marker pilings in the waterway to guide those navigating watercraft from the Crystal Lake boat ramp (under construction) through THE KEY DITCH spreader exit to Charlotte Harbor. This work may be completed by the end of this year if everything falls into place. The low water tides and improved clarity of the water will allow North Cape Estates developer, Ed Stafford’s rock removal barge to complete this work in THE KEY DITCH.
Ray Mule’s passion to get something done in the North Spreader ignited a newly formed group of dedicated volunteers to focus all efforts on an exit. The North Cape Boaters Alliance, LLC (NCBA) is now up and running. This is good news for NWNA volunteers who have been working diligently reporting on progress of our parks and the emerging market growth in development and utility expansion. The NCBA’s sole focus on the spreader exit should produce a collaboration to better serve our members and residents to get this done.
We will invite those mentioned to our early December General meeting to report on progress. This Open General Meeting at the NW Library is now in the planning stage. The date will be announced soon. Much more to come on this topic, including permitting to dredge the only existing North Spreader Exit shallow channel along Matlacha. The shallow channel of the North Spreader extending from the south edge of Sirenia Vista Park along D & D Bait Shop and boat ramp, Micelis’ waterfront restaurant, A-1 Marine, Matlacha Isles and along W. Pine Island Road to the causeway bridge is the specified area outlined in the survey and application. Hope to have more on this at our next meeting. Many boaters are aware of the drop in tide and low water that comes with the winter season. Good timing for this project work as well.
In closing, it has truly been an honor to serve you as your President over the past two (2) years. With the help of our board of volunteers and committee chairs, I believe we have completed everything that we set out to do during my term. Mentoring my son will be my primary role going forward, paving the way for the second generation of our family business.
It was IAN (a hurricane) and JOHN (Bashaw, former NWNA President) that inspired me to serve. The mystical and stupendous development opportunity of 7 Islands fueled the fire in my belly. This feeling remains with me today and I am sure it will for the rest of my life. This destination is in a truly special place. It takes caring and careful planning, a resilient human spirit (of many), and unwavering dedication to build something like this. I am certain there will be nothing like it in the world.
Finally, the upcoming social event will provide us with a truly wonderful venue to introduce the NWNA Board Nominee for the next President of our Association. Our candidate is no stranger to our members. Someone who is very well-liked and respected for the work he has done. Please come out in support!
Looking forward to spending some time with you all on the evening of November 8th. Thank you for sharing your insight and concerns. Thank you for your participation and for supporting our functions, surveys, and General Meetings. Special thanks to the sponsors who have supported NWNA during my term. My sincere gratitude to our NWNA Board of Directors, NWNA Committee Members, The Mayor, The City Manager, Elected Officials, City Staff, City Economic Development Office, FDEP, FDOT, and the small group of residents named “The Cape Crusaders” who represent a force of good for the city.
Kind regards,
Jerry Smith, NWNA President
Thanks for taking the time to follow this important issue and thanks for being a member of the NWNA.
How is progress going with this project
@@gregoryziemba1720 I have a new video ready to publish with update in the next week. Things are moving forward.
I just received a reply from Lee County stating there is no such approval for this project.
I was just at a meeting where they spoke in depth about the Jacaranda spreader expansion project. I’m not sure where you got your information. However, if you have some insight, please post your sources here or email it to me stokesfl@yahoo.com and I will update the information accordingly www.nwcape.com/northwest-spreader-waterway-exit
@@stokesrealestate I forwarded the email
any update on this project?
Yes, they’ve started the work, but it is up by Jacaranda. I was making a follow up video. Should be up in a few days.
sounds good, i'll keep an eye out for it.
@@stokesrealestate
@@stokesrealestateIs there a public source confirming this with expected completion dates?
Lead updates suggest the Canal opening will be closer north to Jacaranda
nwcape.com/northwest-spreader-waterway-exit