NAPLES, Fla. (Nov. 4, 2016) — Seagate Development Group LLC and BCB Homes has selected Gulf Coast International Properties as the exclusive real estate firm for its new community in Boca Grande — Hill Tide Estates.

The boutique real estate firm offers uncompromising integrity and an innovative local, national and international marketing strategy that unites exceptional properties with the exceptional experience.

Gulf Coast International Properties specializes in luxury real estate markets including Boca Grande, Naples and the Cape Haze Peninsula, assisting buyers seeking the barrier islands’ lifestyle that includes seclusion, white-sand beaches, and sparkling turquoise water.

“We feel privileged to live in such an incredible area, where the golf carts outnumber the cars, and traffic lights are non existent,” said Bob Melvin, a Boca Grande property owner and Principal of Gulf Coast International Properties’ Boca Grande office.

Hill Tide Estates
The 9.98-acre gated enclave on the southern tip of Gasparilla Island with excellent water access and views will feature just 19 custom-designed single-family luxury homes connected by paver streets. Home sites start at $1.4 million.

Land clearing is completed and underground utilities work is underway.

BCB Homes and Seagate Development Group are the developers and preferred builders.

“Buyers at Hill Tide Estates will enjoy a custom luxury home near the waterfront in a peaceful location, experiencing the rewards of living on an ‘Old Florida’ island rich in history,” said James A. Nulf Jr., Chief Operating Officer and Partner at Seagate Development Group.

Contact Gulf Coast International Properties on Boca Grande at (941) 964-1778. Online at www.gcipbocagrande.com.

NAPLES, Fla. (Nov. 3, 2016) — Naples-based development partners Seagate Development Group and BCB Homes held a ceremonial groundbreaking Nov. 1 for the new community of Hill Tide Estates (www.HillTideEstates.com) coming to life in Boca Grande. Guests learned about the community, met the developers and other team members, and enjoyed a catered, continental breakfast.

The nearly 10-acre Hill Tide Estates on the southern tip of Gasparilla Island offering water access and views will be a notable addition to Boca Grande. The 19-homesite development for luxury single-family homes connected by paver streets is the single largest and last contiguous parcel to build on. Home sites begin at $1.4 million, with Gulf Coast International Properties the exclusive real estate firm representing the community.

Instead of traditional “grown-up” shovels typically used to ceremoniously dig the first scoops of dirt at community groundbreakings, Hill Tide Estates representatives enlisted the help of The Island School in Boca Grande. Fifth-grade students at the K-5 charter school dressed up children’s plastic sand shovels using colorful motifs and island-like designs, including seashells and other design items reflective of the area’s charm and artistic expressions. The Island School students are frequently involved in Boca Grande activities as part of the school’s focus on encouraging children to build a sense of community.

To preserve the island’s innate character, Hill Tide Estates will honor architectural standards established by Gasparilla Island residents. Whether buyers choose BCB Homes or Seagate Development Group as their builder, or retain another one, Hill Tide Estates will maintain the integrity, heritage and personality that define Boca Grande. Some features will include a gated entrance in the northwest corner of the property, a mini parking area for golf carts, a landscaped nature walk to an observation pier, and a beachfront chickee hut that will look out on Charlotte Harbor and Boca Grande Pass.

“This is an exciting occasion for all of us, we genuinely envision something phenomenal for this parcel of land,” said Bill Price, CEO of Seagate Development Group. “It will always be the only community in Boca Grande with views of Charlotte Harbor, Boca Grande Pass and the Gulf of Mexico, in a single, unobstructed panorama.”

FP&L previously owned the property, where from 1958 to 2002 they operated the FP&L Boca Grande Terminal, a tanker receiving and transshipment facility. When FP&L “repowered” the plant using state-of-the-art technology and natural gas in the early 2000s, the facility was no longer needed and its four large storage tanks were decommissioned. The electric utility sold the property to the current owners in 2015.

Hill Tide Estates is located at 890 Belcher Road, Boca Grande, FL 33921. Call (877) 244-5584. Visit online at hilltideestates.com, and follow the construction of the community from the web cam link. Contact Gulf Coast International Properties on Boca Grande at (941) 964-1778. Online at www.gcipbocagrande.com.

BOCA GRANDE, Fla. (Oct. 25, 2016) — Land clearing is now complete and site work and underground utility development is under way for the community of Hill Tide Estates in Boca Grande, announced James A. Nulf Jr., Chief Operating Officer and Partner at Seagate Development Group LLC, one of the community’s developers.

The 9.98-acre gated enclave on the southern tip of Gasparilla Island with excellent water access and views is a 19 luxury home site development for single-family homes connected by paver streets. Home sites begin at $1.4 million.

BCB Homes and Seagate Development Group are the development partners, and Gulf Coast International Properties is the exclusive real estate firm.

The Phenomenon
Hill Tide Estates gets it name from one of the most celebrated activities on the island — tarpon fishing. A “hill tide phenomenon” occurs every May and June whereby the tides flush out crabs, which in turn attracts the massive world-class game fish for which Boca Grande is world famous. While there are few buildable home sites available dotting the island — land vacancy is 10 percent or less — Hill Tide Estates is the single largest and last contiguous parcel to build on.

Buyers can choose Seagate Development, BCB Homes or their own builder, and customize their home within a set of architectural guidelines. Seagate Development Group will be creating several sample floor plans and elevations, designed with pitched metal roofs and island architecture. An observation deck (replacing the decaying industrial loading dock), a community boat dock with lifts and a boardwalk to the lighthouse are proposed.

FP&L previously owned the property where from 1958 to 2002 they operated the FP&L Boca Grande Terminal, a tanker receiving and transshipment facility. When FP&L “repowered” its Fort Myers generation plant using state-of-the-art technology and natural gas in the early 2000s, the facility was no longer needed and its four large storage tanks were decommissioned. The electric utility sold the property to the current owners in 2015.

Location, Location, Location
With a location on a barrier island off the Cape Haze Peninsula, Hill Tide Estates looks out on Charlotte Harbor, the historic Port Boca Grande Lighthouse and endless Caribbean blue-like water. Residents will also enjoy picture-perfect views of the Boca Grande Pass — sights that other homeowners on the island do not have.

The south side is bordered by Gasparilla State Park, with unobstructed sight lines of the island Cayo Costa State Park, and the Gulf of Mexico with its 14 beaches nearby. Nature enthusiasts can also stroll numerous walking paths from Gulf Boulevard just outside the community’s gate to arrive on the great expanses of white-sand beaches.

Boca Grande, FL
Boca Grande has been likened to “small-town America,” with no stoplights, billboards, high-rises or fast-food chains. Instead, the island lifestyle includes unique shops and art galleries, championship golf courses, Boca Grande Bike Trail, boating and fishing excursions, and casual and fine-dining establishments known for their just-caught seafood. For air transportation, the privately operated Coral Creek Airport is just 10 miles away.

“Boca Grande is a small, tightly knit, family-oriented destination that attracts buyers who are seeking a quiet, elegant and intimate lifestyle,” Null said. “We expect to see that same demographic interested in embracing life at Hill Tide Estates.”

Hill Tide Estates residents who want to broaden their recreational options and social lifestyle may have the opportunity to join any of the three prestigious private clubs in Boca Grande. Another unique point about Boca Grande is there are no gas stations, with the exception of a street pump at Boca Grande Marina. So many local residents use a golf cart as their main mode of transportation.

Hill Tide Estates is located at 890 Belcher Road, Boca Grande. Call (877) 244-5584.  Contact Gulf Coast International Properties in Boca Grande at (941) 964-1778. Online at www.gcipbocagrande.com.

BOCA GRANDE, Fla. (Oct. 18, 2016) — Land clearing and site development work is now under way at Hill Tide Estates on, announced James A. Nulf Jr., Chief Operating Officer and Partner at Seagate Development Group LLC, one of the community’s developers.

The 9.98-acre gated enclave on the southern tip of Gasparilla Island with excellent water access and views will feature just 19 custom-designed single-family luxury homes connected by paver streets. Home sites begin at $1.4 million.

BCB Homes also is one of the developers, and Gulf Coast International Properties is the exclusive real estate firm.

Buyers can choose Seagate Development, BCB Homes or their own builder, and customize their home within a set of architectural guidelines.

Location, Location, Location
With a location on a barrier island off the Cape Haze Peninsula, Hill Tide Estates looks out on Charlotte Harbor, the historic Port Boca Grande Lighthouse and endless Caribbean blue-like water.

Residents will also enjoy picture-perfect views of the Boca Grande Pass — sights that other homeowners on the island do not have.

The south side of Hill Tide Estates is bordered by Gasparilla State Park, with unobstructed sight lines of the island Cayo Costa State Park, and the Gulf of Mexico with numerous beaches nearby.

Nature enthusiasts can also stroll any of many walking paths from Gulf Boulevard just outside the community’s gate to arrive on the great expanses of white-sand beaches.

“Boca Grande is a small, tightly knit, family-oriented destination that attracts buyers who are seeking a quiet, elegant and intimate lifestyle,” Nulf said. “We expect to see that same demographic interested in embracing life at Hill Tide Estates.”

Hill Tide Estates is located at 890 Belcher Road, Boca Grande. Call (877) 244-5584. Follow construction of the community from the web cam.

Contact Gulf Coast International Properties on Boca Grande at (941) 964-1778. Online at www.gcipbocagrande.com.