By Debra Mann, REALTOR, Suncoasteam Realty Contact Debra: 941-626-0744, debra@suncoasteam.com Take a step back in time & see what Florida looked like centuries ago… I’m not talking about going to a museum, but a special place just outside Punta Gorda, Florida, you can visit personally to witness the natural, untamed side of our state ~ The Babcock Ranch Preserve. Part of … Keep reading... about BABCOCK WILDERNESS ADVENTURES
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Economic Data Points to Improved US Economy
Indicators of economic activity show that the US economy grew faster than expected and suggest that a sustainable growth period lies ahead. Business investment is up significantly and the growth rate April through June, 2014 was over four percent. In addition, the Labor Dept reported a drop in initial unemployment benefits claims. This is improvement is reflected in optimism … Keep reading... about Economic Data Points to Improved US Economy
American Economy Grows in 2014
News items about the US economy are encouraging. This should have a positive effect on real estate in Southwest Florida, including Punta Gorda, Port Charlotte, Venice and Sarasota. Demand Up, American Economy Shows Gains … Keep reading... about American Economy Grows in 2014
Business conditions breed confidence
According to research by Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index, the rating reached 92.4, the highest level in seven years. Job growth led to the optimism. Consumers stating jobs are "plentiful" increased to 18.2 percent from 15.6 percent. Consumers who believe jobs are "hard to get" declined marginally to 30.6 percent from 30.9 percent. Consumers who believe business … Keep reading... about Business conditions breed confidence
USF Professors Receive Grant Money
Two professors at Sarasota-Manatee College of Arts & Sciences received a grant to support their research project with Family Safety Alliance (FSA). Dr. Melissa Sloan and Dr. Jane Roberts received the grant from the American Sociological Association to study improvement of the local child welfare system. The research will stucy families and children in DeSoto, Sarasota and … Keep reading... about USF Professors Receive Grant Money
Charlotte Stone Crabs 2014
Port Charlotte and Southwest Florida is a paradise for baseball fans. Spring training teams play in Bradenton, Sarasota and Ft. Myers as well as Port Charlotte and you can enjoy minor league games during the summer months. … Keep reading... about Charlotte Stone Crabs 2014
SALTY PAWS ~ A PET PARADISE FOR DOG & CAT LOVERS
By Debra Mann, REALTOR, Suncoasteam Realty Contact Debra: 941-626-0744, debra@suncoasteam.com If you are a pet owner or looking for that special gift for a pet lover you know, forget about the run of the mill, chain pet stores & head down to Salty Paws, located in Fisherman’s Village in beautiful Punta Gorda, Florida!! (1200 W Retta Esplanade) This unique store has … Keep reading... about SALTY PAWS ~ A PET PARADISE FOR DOG & CAT LOVERS
Home Construction Growth
Last month’s housing starts were at an annual rate of 1.093 million units, the highest reading since November. Single-family housing starts in July increased 8.3 percent over the revised June figure of 606,000, and were at a rate of 656,000. The July rate for multifamily housing was 423,000, showing the strongest level of starts since 2006. Home Depot and other home stores … Keep reading... about Home Construction Growth
MUSCLE CAR CITY
By Debra Mann, REALTOR, Suncoasteam Realty Contact Debra: 941-626-0744, debra@suncoasteam.com Are you a car enthusiast? If you are, there is a place in Punta Gorda, FL you should NOT miss!! Muscle Car City is located right on 41 at the southern edge of town.The 99,000 square foot museum holds one of the largest GM muscle car displays in the nation!! It features over 200 … Keep reading... about MUSCLE CAR CITY
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