In Florida, Charlotte County – Punta Gorda (32.9% were baby boomers in 2013, a 34.3% increase since 2007) topped the list for baby boomer population growth. A study conducted by RealtyTrac analyzing Census population data between 2007 and 2013, found that Punta Gorda / Port Charlotte and Charlotte County were at the top of boomers retirees radar. This growth is due to the … Keep reading... about Southwest Florida is a prime destination for baby-boomer retirees
Maxx Tissenbaum
Maxx Tissenbaum... https://maxx8tissenbaum.wordpress.com/author/maxx8tissenbaum/ Anyone interested in baseball and the development side from a player's perspective, should read Maxx's blog. It is filled with great stories from a minor league player's angle. Maxx will have a great career in baseball and after, I am sure he will be in high demand as a baseball sports caster. … Keep reading... about Maxx Tissenbaum
Why I live in Southwest Florida – Dolphin Sighting
Dolphins - These are among the most beautiful and intelligent animals one will see in Florida and no matter how often, it is always a pleasure. My very first close up sighting in Southwest Florida was actually quite comical… now that I have time to think about it. It was in the mid 1980’s. I had rented a small Sunfish sailboat and was tacking back and forth along Englewood … Keep reading... about Why I live in Southwest Florida – Dolphin Sighting
It’s Cheaper to Live in Florida
A study by the Tax Foundation found that overall, living in Florida is less expensive than living in the Northeast and Midwest. Based on the national average, your dollar goes farther in Florida than other states. $100 in Florida buys $101.21 of goods based on national prices. However, as the Clearwater Gazette reported, prices are higher near cities, but prices in and … Keep reading... about It’s Cheaper to Live in Florida
Film Making in Sarasota
Tony Stopperan, the Sarasota, FL based producer of “The Lucky 6” is working on a new project. “Paradise, FL,” is about a fisherman dealing with an addiction and family. The film should be completed in time for the Sundance Film Festival at the end of September. The film was shot in twenty-eight days on location in Cortez, FL. It is a joint project of Sarasota’s Ringling … Keep reading... about Film Making in Sarasota
Punta Gorda, FL Airport Expansion
The airport at Punta Gorda, FL will triple the size of its terminal in an expansion that will take 18 months. There will be more ticket counters and an enlarged waiting area with additional security. The current terminal is 16,000 s/f. The new terminal will be 50,000 s/f. The airport’s only current airline, Allegiant, now serves 23 cites with flights 2 or 3 times a week. The … Keep reading... about Punta Gorda, FL Airport Expansion
Stone Crabs 2014 Season Over
The Charlotte Stone Crabs minor league baseball team in Port Charlotte, FL ended the season with a fireworks show on Friday evening. The game was shortened by rain and lightning but the company was good and the specials at the Tiki Bar made up for less baseball. The fireworks show was as good as they … Keep reading... about Stone Crabs 2014 Season Over
David Price
David Price, the Rays Ace Pitcher was traded to Detroit. We will miss him in Tampa Bay and his annual visit to Port Charlotte for Spring Training. Detroit trains in Lakeland so we probably will see David return to Port Charlotte occasionally for a game and we will welcome him. He is a class act! This is the thank you ad David placed in the Tampa Bay Times. … Keep reading... about David Price
Economic Data Points to Improved US Economy
Indicators of economic activity show that the US economy grew faster than expected and suggest that a sustainable growth period lies ahead. Business investment is up significantly and the growth rate April through June, 2014 was over four percent. In addition, the Labor Dept reported a drop in initial unemployment benefits claims. This is improvement is reflected in optimism … Keep reading... about Economic Data Points to Improved US Economy
American Economy Grows in 2014
News items about the US economy are encouraging. This should have a positive effect on real estate in Southwest Florida, including Punta Gorda, Port Charlotte, Venice and Sarasota. Demand Up, American Economy Shows Gains … Keep reading... about American Economy Grows in 2014