By Debra Mann, REALTOR, Suncoasteam Realty Contact Debra: 941-626-0744, debra@suncoasteam.com With Halloween approaching, thoughts of things that go “bump in the night” come to mind. There are a couple of fun things happening in the Punta Gorda/ Port Charlotte area that you might want to check out this week! The Mid-County Library on Forrest Nelson Blvd in Port Charlotte has a … Keep reading... about GHOSTS OF CHARLOTTE COUNTY
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Canadians Encouraged to buy Florida Homes
Buy Florida Homes...A study by the Bank of Montreal says that the housing market in the US is heathy and prices are expected to rise. It added that Florida destinations for Canadians remain affordable with a median priced home approximately half the cost of a home in Canada. Over a half million Canadians own homes in Florida. Southwest Florida is a popular wintering spot for … Keep reading... about Canadians Encouraged to buy Florida Homes
WATERFRONT JAM EVERY THURSDAY!
WATERFRONT JAM By Debra Mann, REALTOR, Suncoasteam Realty Contact Debra: 941-626-0744, debra@suncoasteam.com Every Thursday night throughout the year in Punta Gorda, Florida, you can find a wide mix of musicians jamming all over Gilchrist Park. This beautiful park sits right on the river & makes a beautiful setting for this weekly event. Nothing is really planned or … Keep reading... about WATERFRONT JAM EVERY THURSDAY!
Meatless Monday in Sarasota County Schools
Sarasota County Schools have instituted “Meatless Mondays”. Only meatless meals will be served in the school cafeterias on Mondays beginning today, October 6, 2014. Meatless Mondays was created by the U. S. government as a conservation measure during World War 1. In 2003 Johns Hopkins School of Public Health resurrected the campaign as a way to promote personal health. It is … Keep reading... about Meatless Monday in Sarasota County Schools
VISUAL ARTS CENTER OF PUNTA GORDA
By Debra Mann, REALTOR, Suncoasteam Realty Contact Debra: 941-626-0744, debra@suncoasteam.com Whether you are an artist yourself, or just enjoy viewing art, you will find what you are looking for at the Visual Arts Center of Punta Gorda! They house three major galleries, an extensive arts library & a gift shop with one of a kind hand crafted items you won’t find anywhere … Keep reading... about VISUAL ARTS CENTER OF PUNTA GORDA
PUNTA GORDA’S 7TH ANNUAL OKTOBERFEST
OKTOBERFEST By Debra Mann, REALTOR, Suncoasteam Realty Contact Debra: 941-626-0744, debra@suncoasteam.com October arrives this week & with it Punta Gorda’s ORIGINAL Oktoberfest! This will be the 7th year for this annual event. The festivities will take place this Saturday, October 4th (3-10pm) in downtown Punta Gorda on the corner of Taylor & Olympia at the Historic … Keep reading... about PUNTA GORDA’S 7TH ANNUAL OKTOBERFEST
CABBAGE KEY
By Debra Mann, REALTOR, Suncoasteam Realty Contact Debra: 941-626-0744, debra@suncoasteam.com Looking for a romantic getaway or some peaceful solitude? There is an island called Cabbage Key, just southwest of Punta Gorda, Florida that can only be reached by boat! This beautiful island has 100 acres of tropical vegetation that surrounds the historic restaurant, the Inn & … Keep reading... about CABBAGE KEY
Punta Gorda FL Airport Reports Increase in Travelers
Punta Gorda FL Airport 38,744 passengers used Punta Gorda Airport in August, a 73 percent increase over August 2013. In 2014, 448,392 passengers traveled through Punta Gorda, FL, a 127 percent increase over 2013 travel through August. Allegiant Airline is the sole company serving Punta Gorda. Allegiant flies to 21 cities from Punta Gorda and there are rumors of more to come. … Keep reading... about Punta Gorda FL Airport Reports Increase in Travelers
Rube Art
Ted Nichols, an eclectic artist shares his time between homes in Port Charlotte and San Francisco, has produced many interesting pieces. Ted, known in the art community as Rube, calls his work, Rube Art. This one, Bee in a Jar, is whimsical play on the snow globes. One of my favorites is this clock. I don't know what he calls it but it is neat... Ted has produced many sports … Keep reading... about Rube Art
Sarasota Financial Health
Sarasota, Florida has received AA+ ratings from Fitch Rating Service. The ratings were as follows: $37.7 million general obligation (GO) bonds, series 2007 at 'AA+'; $7.6 million sales tax payments revenue bonds, series 2010 at 'AA'. Outlook is Stable. The company concluded that property and sales taxes levied in Sarasota County were adequate and warranted the healthy … Keep reading... about Sarasota Financial Health