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WATERFRONT LIVING

IN OLD NAPLES

by Heather McDermott
M angrove Bay, located in the heart of Old moved here in the 1960s from Michigan where he owned car
Gulf Coast International Properties

Naples, is perfect for anglers with a passion
dealerships and was one of the first real estate developers in
the Naples area. He shifted into retail property purchases and
for fishing of all types. From saltwater fly
developed many of Naples most well known commercial areas.
fishing in the peaceful mangroves accessible
by Mangrove Bay’s private boat ramp to
Christina recounts stories of how her grandfather’s preferred mode
of transportation in the area was by helicopter due to the lack of
deep sea fishing in the Gulf of Mexico,
navigable roads.
both options are at your fingertips. Homes
While the development of Naples and its influx of visitors and
in Mangrove Bay offer access to some of
the best year-round fishing in Southwest Florida. With the Gulf of residents alike may have changed with the times, the simple pleasures
Mexico only 15-20 minutes away from Mangrove Bay’s waterfront of fishing and engaging in water activities in Naples has not.
location in Naples Bay, the Gulf fishing enthusiast will enjoy the An extremely passionate angler, two years ago Christina moved
close proximity to all the fun on the water Naples has to offer. into the salt water fly fishing arena. Her eyes light up as she talks
The Gulf Coast International Properties Mangrove Bay team about it. “I feel that you have more of a connection with nature
of sales professionals including Mitchell Norgart, Sales Manager and a deeper relationship with the fish when you fly fish. Tying
and Broker/Associate; Timothy Savage, P.A. Realtor; Tricia Jenks, different patterns to attract the fish in the mangroves and working
Realtor and Christina Stoneburner, Realtor, have embraced this the line with your fingers means you have to be a little more
unique waterfront neighborhood. intuitive with salt water fly fishing techniques. It’s really rewarding
One team member in particular, Christina Stoneburner, has when you catch a big fish because you’ve put your heart and soul
a personal connection with Naples and the water dating back to into it.”
when she was a young child. Long days were spent fishing off Since there are very few women in the Southwest Florida salt
the end of her parent’s dock. Now this passion for fishing the water fly fishing sphere, and because of her early success in the
local waterways has come full circle as she has become an area field, Christina has been picked up as a sponsor for a few fishing
spokesperson for saltwater fly fishing and through her career apparel companies. Christina juggles her busy career with being a
selling waterfront real estate in the Mangrove Bay community. mom to two adorable boys, Crue and Croix. She has passed down
Christina’s roots in Naples go far and deep. Her grandfather her love for fishing to them and even has them practicing with a

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