Sarasota, Florida has received AA+ ratings from Fitch Rating Service. The ratings were as follows: $37.7 million general obligation (GO) bonds, series 2007 at 'AA+'; $7.6 million sales tax payments revenue bonds, series 2010 at 'AA'. Outlook is Stable. The company concluded that property and sales taxes levied in Sarasota County were adequate and warranted the healthy … Keep reading... about Sarasota Financial Health
Community Info
Community Info...Florida Power & Light (FPL) 941-639-1106 Charlotte County Utilities (CCU) 941-764-4300, FX: 941-764-4557 Comcast (Cable TV, Phone, Internet) 941-625-6000 Century Link (Sat TV, Phone, DSL Internet) 800-339-1811 Hughes Pool Service, Don - 941-587-5101 Lot Clearing: Andy Murray, 941-505-7920 or 941-833-0362 Florida Abstract and Security Title (FAST) Jeannie … Keep reading... about Community Info
More Orchids in Bloom
It is a wonderful time to enjoy orchids in Florida! … Keep reading... about More Orchids in Bloom
Sales Stats August 2014 Charlotte and Sarasota Counties
Charlotte County Single Family Home Sales - August 2014 During the month of August, 2014, 320 single family homes were reported sold in Charlotte County, FL through the area MLS system. The average sale price was $171,909. The median sale price was $140,000. The average sold price per square foot was $93.54. The sale price to list price ratio was 96%. Sarasota County … Keep reading... about Sales Stats August 2014 Charlotte and Sarasota Counties
Over 50% Buyers in Florida Pay Cash
Buyers in Florida Pay Cash... According to CoreLogic, a financial study company in California, more than half of all buyers of real estate in Florida paid cash rather than financing. The Metropolitan Statistical Area that includes North Port, Sarasota and Bradenton reported that 59.8% of sales were cash. Florida was the only state where more than half of buyers paid cash, … Keep reading... about Over 50% Buyers in Florida Pay Cash
Home Owners Build Wealth
According to the Federal Reserve's Survey of Consumer Finances home owners are building their wealth at a rate four times that of renters. Net worth of a home owner over the past 15 years is 30 to 45 times greater than a renter. On average, a home owner has over $200,000 of net worth while a renter’s hovers around $5,000. Home ownership is a significant component of the net … Keep reading... about Home Owners Build Wealth
Punta Gorda Police Department “Away From Home Program”
The police department in Punta Gorda, FL wants seasonal and vacationing residents to know that they are looking after them. When enrolled in the Punta Gorda Police Department “Away From Home Program”, more than 60 of the department’s volunteer force will conduct basic home security checks. This is not intended to substitute for normal home security systems and actions but to … Keep reading... about Punta Gorda Police Department “Away From Home Program”
New Punta Gorda FL Airport Sign
There is a new sign at the entrance to the airport in Punta Gorda, FL. It is now easier to spot the entrance road.The airport is experiencing record growth with many new flight destinations and timetables. It is more convenient to many travelers to fly to Punta Gorda airport than to others in the region. Traffic is lower here and it is quick on and off I-75. Try Punta Gorda … Keep reading... about New Punta Gorda FL Airport Sign
Home Remodeling in SW Florida
When people think about selling a home, they often consider remodeling ideas to make the home more valuable and to sell faster. There are often items that should or could help in this, but they rarely come close to a 100% return on investment (ROI). According to Remodeling Magazine, one of the best investments a homeowner can make is a simple one. Replace a worn or weak front … Keep reading... about Home Remodeling in SW Florida
The future of building
A company called Kite Bricks wants to take the Lego idea into home construction. Everyone who has ever played with the toy, Legos, knows how easy they snap together to build a playhouse. Now Kite Bricks wants to make home construction just as easy. The unit is made of high strength concrete. When snapped together and sealed with an adhesive, it makes a strong and efficient … Keep reading... about The future of building