On Tuesday, May 21, 2013, Punta Gorda, FL airport will celebrate its one millionth passenger arrival. An Allegiant Air flight will arrive from Lexington, KY and one of the passengers will be the millionth to step off the airplane as commercial passenger. Local businesses will celebrate the arrival with refreshments and prizes. … Keep reading... about One Million Passengers Fly Into Punta Gorda
Sarasota Home Prices Increase in 2013
According to The Sarasota Association of Realtors, the median sale price of single family homes jumped to $210,000 in March, 2013, an increase of 20%. The average sale price in Sarasota County was almost $290,000 with homes selling at 94% of list price. Do your own research on the Suncoasteam Realty site. You can create your own report of recently sold homes in Sarasota and … Keep reading... about Sarasota Home Prices Increase in 2013
15.61-pound largemouth bass caught in Port Charlotte pond
Wednesday April 10, 2013 | By:Forrest Fisher | Sports Tom Marks said, “You’ll never believe this! I just caught the biggest bass of my life – and I caught it in small pond!” The seasonal visitor from upstate New York was fishing in Port Charlotte when he hooked the giant bass. … Keep reading... about 15.61-pound largemouth bass caught in Port Charlotte pond
Punta Gorda Block Party
Punta Gorda, FL will host its 27th annual Punta Gorda Block Party on April 20, 2013. The event is very popular with locals and visitors alike. The city closes off several downtown streets for the party where revelers can enjoy arts, crafts food and drink and listed to music on two stages. This year, the featured performer will be world famous musician and songwriter, Edgar … Keep reading... about Punta Gorda Block Party
Dolphins have Names
Scientists at Sarasota's Mote Marine Laboratory have determined that dolphins name each other. According to the scientists, dolphins use distinctive whistles to call each other by name. They say that having names enable the dolphins to travel together in groups, a key to their survival. According to CNN: One of the lead scientists in the study, Dr. Randall Wells, is a … Keep reading... about Dolphins have Names
Baseball in Port Charlotte
2012 American League Cy Young Award winner David Price, warms up before a spring training baseball game in Port Charlotte. The Tampa Bay Rays have trained Charlotte Sports Park in Port Charlotte since 2009. In the summer, the Rays High A team, the Charlotte Stone Crabs take the field. Port Charlotte is a great town for baseball enthusiasts. … Keep reading... about Baseball in Port Charlotte
Seminole Lakes Home For Sale
Best value in beautiful Seminole Lakes! This immaculately kept 3/2/2 has a spacious open floor plan, plant shelves and split bedrooms. The master suite has a huge walk in closet, dual sinks, a garden tub and separate shower! The kitchen is a great one to work in with beautiful cabinets and a breakfast nook! Peaceful is the word that best describes the view of the woods and lake … Keep reading... about Seminole Lakes Home For Sale
Baseball Spring Training in Port Charlotte
The Tampa Bay Rays have begun another year of exciting spring training in Port Charlotte, FL. All the stars are here as well as players from competing teams. Charlotte County Sports Park is a beautiful facility with comfortable seating, accommodating facilities, grassy berms along the foul lines for families to spread out, a boardwalk around the out field and a center field … Keep reading... about Baseball Spring Training in Port Charlotte
Spring Training in Port Charlotte, FL
The Tampa Bay Rays began an other season of Spring Training here in Port Charlotte, FL on Saturday, playing the Pittsburgh Pirates. Today the Rays host the Red Sox. Among the Red Sox stars to visit Port Charlotte: Jacoby Ellsbury CF, Dustin Pedroia 2B, Shane Victorino RF and one time Tampa Bay Ray, Jonny Gomes LF. … Keep reading... about Spring Training in Port Charlotte, FL
Wildlife on Cape Haze
The Rotonda area and Cape Haze are paradise for the naturalist. There is great fishing, boating, kayaking and just enjoying nature. This is a photo taken by my friend and professional photographer, Joe Kaiser of an Osprey searching for dinner on Lemon Bay. … Keep reading... about Wildlife on Cape Haze