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Can you re-focus things by changing the sliders to be your main front entry instead of under the carport?

it's a bedroom, so would be kind of difficult. also, cant see it in the photo, but there is a setback on the left side of the house with another slider to another bedroom. Inside is all open concept except for the bedrooms/bathrooms. Although I would prefer to have the bedrooms at the back of the house, it would require major reno to do that, move bathrooms etc.

Since your a/c unit has to stay where it is, how about making your fence a point of architectural interest instead of utilitarian? I think a woven horizontal fence stained a complimentary color to your paint would add some interest.

I think this is your best option and if you do this also consider adding a more complex and perhaps curved garden along your driveway all the way to the side of your house I'd recommend a very small tree (fruit if you don't mind pruning, or the rarely seen Irish strawberry tree - arbutus unedo which has small white/pink bluebell flowers and colorful berries almost year round that atract birds and make a lovely jam, it does grow into a sizeable 20ft with a shrub like growth habit but you can easily trim into a regular tree like cape mertles) near the middle of the fence as well as small shrubs and flowers.

What about building a courtyard around each slider so the bedrooms have a private outdoor space. Then imitate the courtyards with the same treatment around the utility space in front. Can the carport be reworked or even removed to build another courtyard that directs one to the entry?

This front yard has lots of potential for
curb appeal, here's a few suggestions.

• White exterior walls with a contrasting trim would look good
  and yes, choose a more decorative fence in a neutral color. Rather than
  see it as a problem, use the fence as support for a pretty flowering vine
  such as Sky-blue cluster vine (Jacquemontia
  pentanthos) which has blue flowers.

• For the path to the sliding doors, install a similar paver as
  the driveway because this will unite the two distinct areas (garden and
  driveway). I agree a small patio area outside the sliding doors is a good
  idea. Paver restraint edging will keep the pavers in place, here's an
  example.

• An attractive garden is a focal point and draws attention away
  from the facade of the house. You mentioned you were going to use rocks on
  the surface - choose several types of pebbles and rocks to create
  interesting texture and a subtle color scheme.

• Amongst the pebbles and rocks, plant a mix grasses and
  flowering perennials. Select plants that are indigenous to Florida because these plants require less
  water and fertilizer. They also provide habitat for birds and insects. For
  example, Blue Eyed grass (Sisyrinchium
  angustifolium) is a
  low-growing, drought resistant, native grass. It grows about 1' high and 2'
  wide and attracts butterflies. Another
  option is Tampa Verbain (Glandularia Tamoensis) this native
  plant has pink flowers that attract butterflies and hummingbirds.

Install garden edging to keep the pebbles in place and stop
them spilling onto the path and driveway. This aluminum edging is
flexible, useful for curved or straight edges. The low profile design
suits the minimalist style of your house, click here to see some examples.

Growing some heirloom and organic seeds such as flowers, herbs, vegetables and fruits can bring a curb appeal to the house. https://www.seedmania.com.au/

Do what Ital recommends!

I agree - stark white. I’d recommend a landscaper or landscape architect specializing in low water landscapes. You have some scale/balance problems and need to work with the asymmetry to make it look good - not an easy proposition for a homeowner.

Old post from 2016