The airport at Punta Gorda, FL will triple the size of its terminal in an expansion that will take 18 months. There will be more ticket counters and an enlarged waiting area with additional security. The current terminal is 16,000 s/f. The new terminal will be 50,000 s/f. The airport’s only current airline, Allegiant, now serves 23 cites with flights 2 or 3 times a week. The … Keep reading... about Punta Gorda, FL Airport Expansion
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Stone Crabs 2014 Season Over
The Charlotte Stone Crabs minor league baseball team in Port Charlotte, FL ended the season with a fireworks show on Friday evening. The game was shortened by rain and lightning but the company was good and the specials at the Tiki Bar made up for less baseball. The fireworks show was as good as they … Keep reading... about Stone Crabs 2014 Season Over
David Price
David Price, the Rays Ace Pitcher was traded to Detroit. We will miss him in Tampa Bay and his annual visit to Port Charlotte for Spring Training. Detroit trains in Lakeland so we probably will see David return to Port Charlotte occasionally for a game and we will welcome him. He is a class act! This is the thank you ad David placed in the Tampa Bay Times. … Keep reading... about David Price
BABCOCK WILDERNESS ADVENTURES
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
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