Florida’s island market presents many excellent opportunities to purchase a tropical island within the confines of American Laws, which are often more friendly toward ownership and development than other island regions.

One of the newest island to come on the market is Deer Island,  a beautiful barrier island with elevations as high as 15 ft above sea level. Standout features include a sandy beach facing the open Gulf, wooden dock, water well and storage tank/tower with treatment system, and small storage building. A small RV is on the island for overnight stays.

The island is located inside the Big Bend Aquatic Seagrass Preserve and adjoins the Lower Suwannee National Wildlife Refuge. The historic fishing villages of Cedar Key and Suwannee are 8 miles south and north, respectively. Gainesville, home of the University of Florida, is 50 miles to the east. Access is by boat only, with deep water access on the northeast corner of island (the existing dock is on the southeast corner in shallower water).

Redfish, black drum, trout, and blue crab are abundant. The bay side of the island is fringed with salt marsh and oyster bars. The island is covered with large oaks, pines, cedars, and palms with an understory of coonties, wild coffee, palmettos and more.

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