By Debra Mann, REALTOR, Suncoasteam Realty Contact Debra: 941-626-0744, debra@suncoasteam.com Mark your calendar on Saturday, August 15th, for Fisherman's Village Construction Madness! The merchants at the Village have planned a fun family event to celebrate the Center Court Renovations & Remodel that is currently underway from 11am-5pm that day.Along with live music by … Keep reading... about FISHERMAN’S VILLAGE CONSTRUCTION MADNESS!
General Interest
National Lighthouse Day
August 7 is National Lighthouse Day to help remember the beacons that helped guide sailors since the first was built in Boston in 1716. In Florida, only 30 still light the way on its 1,350 mile coastline. In our area, there are two on Gasparilla Island, just south of Boca Grande. The one farthest south helps boaters find their way through Boca Grande Pass, the entrance way to … Keep reading... about National Lighthouse Day
Todd Rundgren: Global Tour 2015 in Englewood, FL
Todd Rundgren, Live in Englewood, FL This is a fun venue in Englewood, FL. Every seat is great. Small, but not cramped. Refreshments are incredibly reasonable for such a venue. Saw Dave Mason there and it was a great show. I can't wait for this one. Details Date:August 22 Time:6:30 pm - 10:00 pm Venue Englewood Event Center3069 S. McCall Rd Englewood, FL 34224 United … Keep reading... about Todd Rundgren: Global Tour 2015 in Englewood, FL
Vietnam War Memorial in Charlotte County
A one half size reproduction of the Vietnam War Memorial in Washington, DC is in the planning stages for Charlotte County, FL. The Vietnam Wall of Southwest Florida Committee, a group of military veterans, are promoting the project. A model of the project was constructed with the cooperation of the drafting class of Port Charlotte High School and the Charlotte County Technical … Keep reading... about Vietnam War Memorial in Charlotte County
FREE YOGA ON THE BEACH ~ EVERY DAY!!
By Debra Mann, REALTOR, Suncoasteam RealtyContact Debra: 941-626-0744, debra@suncoasteam.comEvery morning, every day of the year (holidays included), you will find a yoga class on Englewood Beach! On the north end of the beach, near the volleyball net & just right of the pavillion, the Englewood Yoga Center, Loving Light Yoga Healing Center holds a FREE class from … Keep reading... about FREE YOGA ON THE BEACH ~ EVERY DAY!!
DON PEDRO ISLAND STATE PARK
By Debra Mann, REALTOR, Suncoasteam RealtyContact Debra: 941-626-0744, debra@suncoasteam.com Looking for a pristine, off the beaten track beach? You will find that and more at Don Pedro Island State Park. The park is only accessable by boat, but if you don't have a boat, you can hop the ferry located at 8450 Placida Road, Rotonda West, FL.The park has a wide array of amenities. … Keep reading... about DON PEDRO ISLAND STATE PARK
Suncoasteam New Design
Your Suncoasteam has a new, responsive design to the website. Now it is as easy to search and view Southwest Florida real estate on a smart phone or tablet (iPad) as on a desktop computer. The display automatically adjusts to your device. In addition, with the new display comes a new way to search. We have installed an innovative, map based search where you can see properties … Keep reading... about Suncoasteam New Design
Flood Zone Changes
FEMA is in the process of producing new Flood Zone Maps. Homes that were once out of a risk area can now be included. However, according to the Sarasota County website, (scgov.net https://www.scgov.net/, 20-25 percent of all flood insurance claims come from low to moderate risk areas. It is highly recommended that no matter where you own a home in Florida, you purchase flood … Keep reading... about Flood Zone Changes
NASA Rocket Launch
OK, it might not be as exciting to you, but last night I watched the clear sky to view the launch of a communications satellite from the NASA space center at the Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. It was easily visible from my front lawn in Port Charlotte and glowed red/yellow as streaked up and east in an arch over the Atlantic Ocean. When the first … Keep reading... about NASA Rocket Launch
Steve Vogt’s advice to students
Steve Vogt with the best advice for students who aspire to a sports career… Steve spent two seasons with the Charlotte Stone Crabs as well as several with the Rays here in Spring Training. Now with the Oakland Athletics, Steve is an excellent catcher, enthusiastic ball player and a true gentleman. If more athletes in all sports were more like Steve Vogt, the reputations of all … Keep reading... about Steve Vogt’s advice to students