Allegiant Airlines will begin nonstop airline flights from Portsmouth to Southwest Florida via Punta Gorda Airport. Spring Training begins in a week and it will be easy for New Englanders to see their Red Sox in the new Fenway South stadium in Fort Myers or catch a variety of games at the Rays home in Port Charlotte where the Red Sox will play on March 16 and 25. Allegiant will … Keep reading... about Visit the Red Sox for Spring Training
General Interest
Beware Cold Calls
A customer called this week to ask me to evaluate a parcel of land he owns. His property is in Port Charlotte and he has owned it through the speculative period of the mid-2000’s. I sent a CMA (Comparative Market Analysis) of his lot and he replied with an email, an excerpt of which follows: (A company) has been calling me about the land ...saying that there is a buyer for my … Keep reading... about Beware Cold Calls
Considering Downsizing?
Considering Downsizing? A recent reports that retirees should consider downsizing earlier to save money. In the long run, the savings can make a large difference in how long retirement funds last. Some retirees think that the cost of maintenance fees in a condo will cost more than home ownership but research does not support that belief. In a condo much of the cost of … Keep reading... about Considering Downsizing?
Tampa Bay Rays in Port Charlotte
The Tampa Bay Rays begin another season of spring training in Port Charlotte, FL on February 28, 2014 with a home game against the Baltimore Orioles who train in Sarasota. The Rays first full squad workout is scheduled for February 19 and Rays Fan Fest will be held on Saturday, February 22 at Tropicana Field. The move to Port Charlotte for the six weeks of spring training … Keep reading... about Tampa Bay Rays in Port Charlotte
Sarasota Opera
Sarasota Opera is introducing a new program to encourage interest in the arts. The new Student Season Pass program is for full time students under the age of 22. For only $25, students can attend unlimited performances at Sarasota Opera during the 2014 Winter Festival Season. … Keep reading... about Sarasota Opera