As recently as 1981, this lake-centered community was a real working quarry.. What is now Stone Lake was once a deep vein of limestone that was blasted, chiseled and carted away, ton by ton, to be used in construction projects throughout Southwest Florida and beyond. Before that, this land was known as “Piper’s Pasture” and was owned by the same enterprising pioneer who opened Everglades Wonder Gardens in 1936.The estate homes of Nickel Ridge offer wonderful views of both water and the golf course. Floor plans range from 2,404 to 3,193 square feet of living space.