Bigdog, since you're a boater, my advice is SW Florida......there are lots of properties that you discribe in the Ft Myers/Cape Coral area that are on canals that lead to some beautiful gulf boating. Lots of restaurants, islands and beaches to explore.
Try the vacation rentals by owner website (VRBO)
You'll want to remember that canals are all no wake so you'll want to be within 1/4 mile or so of open water.
Good luck
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