The Island Fishing Compound Opportunity | Thornton Key’s Southern Tip
Placida, Charlotte County, Florida
Seize the rarest opportunity on the Florida Gulf Coast: the entire southern tip of Thornton Key. This 8-lot contiguous assemblage represents 3.41 acres of waterfront positioned for serious boating and access to the renowned fishing waters of Boca Grande Pass, Lemon Bay, Stump Pass, and the Gulf. The appeal here is the combination of world-class fishing access, boating flexibility, and island seclusion. Gulf sunset views, Intracoastal access, nearby mainland parking with slip options, and a natural island setting combine to create a lifestyle opportunity that is difficult to duplicate on the Florida Gulf Coast. This property is not just an island holding. It is a private island base for serious anglers, boaters, or a shared-ownership retreat. The footprint supports the vision of a “First-Class Angler’s Outpost,” whether as a multi-home retreat or private family compound. Navigate directly from your private dock to the flats of Lemon Bay or the deep water of the Gulf in minutes. Directly across the channel from Rum Bay Restaurant and minutes from Stump Pass, the location balances total island seclusion with seamless access to mainland marinas and dining. Get together with friends and build four homes with docks and multiple boat slips. Enjoy boating access to Boca Grande Pass, afternoons at several dock and dine restuarant, and the flexibility for short or long-term rentals when not in season. Arrival is by boat only, preserving the quiet, low-density character of the Bridgeless Barrier Islands. Whether envisioned as a multi-home retreat for serious boaters or as a singular trophy estate, this is one of Thornton Key’s most significant remaining footprints. Detailed site information and planning-level materials, including possible clustering and other land-use considerations, are available on request.
Scott Polisar
, SunQuest Real Estate LLC