Rich Taylor has specialized in the luxury real estate market of Boca Grande, Fla., since 1995 when he began building long-term relationships with his clientele based on integrity and dedication.
Located on the site of the former tropical laboratory, Hill Tide Estates features a limited collection of luxury beachfront homesites. The community is strictly gated and offers private beach access, a community pier, and proximity to the Gasparilla Island State Park. Its unique southern position provides some of the highest elevations on the island and direct views of the world-famous tarpon fishing grounds.
Housing Types: Ultra-luxury custom estates with the highest elevations on the island. Expect modern coastal architecture with expansive glass and infinity pools.
Landmarks: The Boca Grande Pass (Tarpon fishing epicenter) and the Port Boca Grande Lighthouse.
Shopping & Dining: Highly residential and private. For a meal, residents take a 5-minute golf cart ride to the South Beach Bar & Grille or The Pink Elephant.
Fun Things to Do: Walking the pristine trails of Gasparilla Island State Park which literally serves as your backyard.
Don't Miss (Vacationer): Touring the Lighthouse Museum to understand the island's phosphate-shipping history.
Don't Miss (Local): Watching the "Tarpon Run" from your deck during the season—it's a world-class wildlife spectacle.
A Day in the Life: The Hill Tide Resident
8:00 AM: Coffee on the terrace watching the sunrise over Charlotte Harbor.
10:00 AM: A morning walk through the state park trails before the midday heat.
1:00 PM: Lunch at South Beach Bar & Grille for a grouper sandwich with your feet in the sand.
4:00 PM: Cooling off in the infinity pool while watching the sportfishing boats return through the Pass.
7:30 PM: Sunset cocktails at home—unobstructed views are the standard here.
Rich Taylor has specialized in the luxury real estate market of Boca Grande, Fla., since 1995 when he began building long-term relationships with his clientele based on integrity and dedication.