Yes, there's the fear of flooding. But the cinematic sunsets, instant fishing, water sports and the Zen-like ambience is a lifestyle dream come true, according to canal residents Christopher Brennan of West Islip and the Edlers of Freeport. Credit: Newsday / Thomas A. Ferrara; Jeff Bachner

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