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
Demographics & Diversity
Property Law and Gay Marriage in Florida
Property Law... The Florida Bar has decided to investigate probate and real estate laws with regard to same-sex couples. The bar created an eight member committee to in June to study the issue and how it will effect legally married same-sex couples who move to Florida. Chairperson of the committee, West Palm Beach attorney Michael Gelfand said, ”Part of what we do is … Keep reading... about Property Law and Gay Marriage in Florida
I Have A Dream
When we let freedom ring, when we let it ring from every village and every hamlet, from every state and every city, we will be able to speed up that day when all of God's children, black men and white men, Jews and Gentiles, Protestants and Catholics, will be able to join hands and sing in the words of the old Negro spiritual, "Free at last! free at last! thank God Almighty, we … Keep reading... about I Have A Dream
Area Snapshot: Port Charlotte
Port Charlotte, Florida. Many people have heard of it, but have you ever taken a drive around to see what this hidden Florida gem has to offer? Located on Florida's Gulf Coast, Port Charlotte is an eccentric city with many fun things to do and places to go. Your Suncoasteam wants to help you get to know our home a little bit better. Port Charlotte FACTS *Data from 2010 US … Keep reading... about Area Snapshot: Port Charlotte
Punta Gorda, FL Home Ownership
Punta Gorda, Florida has the second highest home ownership rate in the nation at 79.7% of homes occupied by the home owner (first place 79.8% was Monroe, MI). You too, can be an owner of a home in Punta Gorda, FL! Prices are great and there are plenty of properties from which to choose. While many areas of Florida and around the country have suffered from foreclosures and … Keep reading... about Punta Gorda, FL Home Ownership