If you are in the market for vacant land in Rotonda West (not to be confused with Rotonda Lakes, Meadows, Sands or Villas), this is an excellent time to buy. There are currently 414 standard building lots available for sale in Rotonda West. The lowest asking price is $49,000 for a lot in Oakland Hills section. In the newer sections the asking price is higher... up to $250,000. … Keep reading... about Rotonda West Lot Prices
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How to Pronounce Punta Gorda
People have often asked how to pronounce Punta Gorda the name of the city, in Southwest Florida (sometimes they don’t bother to ask, they simply butcher it). When Ponce De Leon arrived in our area at the dawn of the 16th century, his proper Spanish pronunciation of the area that he named Punta Gorda was Poon – ta Goor – da... Fat point or broad point... Over the years it … Keep reading... about How to Pronounce Punta Gorda
The dangers of home underinsurance
By M.P. MCQUEEN THE WALL STREET JOURNAL Charlotte Sun-Herald Newspaper. Reprinted with permission. August 29, 2006 It’s the downside of the housing boom: Many homeowners are now significantly underinsured. Americans have been pouring money into their homes in recent years, adding everything from marble bathrooms to fancy backyard decks: Last year alone, spending on … Keep reading... about The dangers of home underinsurance
Baseball team’s plan leaves supporter speechless
By JOHN FINERAN EXECUTIVE SPORTS EDITOR, Charlotte Sun-Herald Newspaper. Reprinted with permission. Englewood’s Rex Rowley used to have an empty feeling every time he drove on El Jobean Road past Charlotte Sports Park, which he helped get built in the mid-1980s in order to attract the Texas Rangers to Charlotte County for spring training. Monday, Rowley had a difficult time … Keep reading... about Baseball team’s plan leaves supporter speechless
Devil Rays closer to home
By JOHN HAUGHEY STAFF WRITER, Charlotte Sun-Herald Newspaper. Reprinted with permission. Too bad Little League’s mercy rule can’t be invoked, because the debate is over: Major League Baseball is coming back to Charlotte County. But it won’t be official until county commissioners stage a public hearing Sept. 12 before approving a 20-year pact with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays to … Keep reading... about Devil Rays closer to home
Baseball in Charlotte County
In a move sure to increase property value in Charlotte County, The Tampa Bay Devil Rays have struck a deal with county officials to bring their team to the Charlotte Sports Park for spring training beginning in 2009. This deal removes a huge burden from property tax payers because the stadium is in desperate need of tens of millions of dollars of repair and upgrading. Now the … Keep reading... about Baseball in Charlotte County
Listed Home Stats – August / 2006
This report shows the median asking price for standard (STD) homes in Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda during August 2006. (Number of homes in that category) All Punta Gorda, Port Charlotte: P-Sections 101 – P 124 August 2006 All Active S/F/H Listings – 2951 All Active S/F/H Listings 3 bed/2 bath only – 1647 Active Median List Price. 3/2/2, 1500 – 2000 … Keep reading... about Listed Home Stats – August / 2006
Explanation of your taxes is in the mail
By Frank Desguin August 22, 2006, Charlotte Sun-Herald Newspaper. Reprinted with permission. August 22, 2006. Desguin is the Charlotte County property appraiser. Each year county taxing authorities are required to mail a notice of proposed property taxes, better known as a truth in millage, or TRIM notice to each Charlotte County property owner. Examples of taxing authorities … Keep reading... about Explanation of your taxes is in the mail
A TRIM primer: No two tax bills the same
STAFF REPORT, Charlotte Sun-Herald Newspaper. Reprinted with permission. The Truth in Millage notices mailed to 210,000 landowners from the Charlotte County Appraiser’s Office Monday are a statutorily required headsup explaining, among other things, your share of local governments’ proposed 2007 budgets. Whether you believe it is fair or not, what you pay is based to a large … Keep reading... about A TRIM primer: No two tax bills the same
CENSUS – Charlotte grows in diversity
By NEIL HUGHES STAFF WRITER, Charlotte Sun-Herald Newspaper. Reprinted with permission. Statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau show an increase in diversity within Charlotte County, reflecting a national trend. However, the number of minorities in Charlotte still lags well behind national averages. The 2005 American Community Survey released Tuesday provides the first … Keep reading... about CENSUS – Charlotte grows in diversity