Ten years ago, on Friday the 13th, 2004, Hurricane Charlie hit Punta Gorda and Port Charlotte. To say the least, it was devastating. The eye of the storm drove directly up Charlotte Harbor, damaging homes in Punta Gorda Isles, businesses and homes in the downtown area and across the river in Port Charlotte, doing almost as much. Deep Creek, a section of Punta Gorda was an … Keep reading... about Remembering Charlie
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Flood Hazard Zones
Many people misunderstand the coverage they have with their standard homeowner insurance policy and the need for additional flood insurance underwritten by the US government. FEMA was created by the Flood Protection Disaster Act of 1968 to regulate construction in coastal areas and flood plains. FEMA analyzed the flood prone areas of the nation and in 1970’s issued maps that … Keep reading... about Flood Hazard Zones
Tervis Tumblers Expanding Venice, FL Facility
Tervis Tumblers, manufacturer of colorful insulated drinking cups, mugs and glasses is expanding its facilities in Venice, FL. The company is building what it calls an Innovation Center to house its marketing and new product development operations, adding 24,000 s/f to its factory. Construction should be complete in November, 2014. Tervis Headquarters 201 Triple Diamond … Keep reading... about Tervis Tumblers Expanding Venice, FL Facility
Pregnant Hammerhead Caught
VENICE, FL (WPTV) - A report from WPTV After catching a 12 foot hammerhead shark, a group of fishermen found that the fish was pregnant. The mother shark was injured according to the fishermen. "As soon as they roll it over, you can see this big hole," said Andrew Weedman, one of the fishermen. "It had a big radius bite, a big bite mark taken out of it," Noe Campos said. Then … Keep reading... about Pregnant Hammerhead Caught
New Hotel and Condos Planned for Sarasota
Architects in Sarasota, FL introduced their plans for a major, new condominium / hotel, The "Vue Sarasota Bay". The project will be built at the corner of U.S. 41 and Gulfstream Avenue. The buildings will be 18 stories high and is planned to reflect Sarasota's famed architectural past. The project will cost $300,000,000 and should be completed in 2016. “We took a lot of … Keep reading... about New Hotel and Condos Planned for Sarasota
Housing price increase expected in 2014
Real estate analysts expect home prices to increase by 8.3% in Florida during 2014. Price increase was slow in the beginning of the year but the second half is expected to make up for the slow start. Blaming severe weather for slow price growth, analysts are optimistic for appreciation of prices across the country and especially in Florida. … Keep reading... about Housing price increase expected in 2014
Stable Home Prices
During the last half year there is growing evidence that home prices in Southwest Florida have or are stabilizing. In Tampa, prices have actually fallen 0.7% in March 2014 over February. However, that small change shows that while there are still a significant number of sales, the balance between available homes for sale and those selling is just about right. All signs point to … Keep reading... about Stable Home Prices
Punta Gorda Airport Expansion
Passenger travel through the airport in Punta Gorda, FL has increased dramatically According to the Charlotte County Airport Authority. A jump of 20,000 travelers in only one month, February to March, 2014 has increased calls to renovate the terminal there. Punta Gorda airport is now the fourth fastest growing airport in the United States. A planned project would expand the … Keep reading... about Punta Gorda Airport Expansion
Chinese Investing in College Condos
In a surprising trend, buyers from China are investing in real estate in college towns. They often buy one or several condos or homes near a college so they can give their children an alternative to living in a dorm and to produce income as well. Considering the high cost of real estate in China, investment property in the US seems like a bargain. Buyers are not even worried … Keep reading... about Chinese Investing in College Condos
Health In Motion Mobile Medical Unit
The Florida Department of Health program Health In Motion Mobile Medical Unit will provide free and low-cost health services at 14 locations during the month of April in Sarasota County. For more information, call 941-861-5000 or visit www.sarasotahealth.org. The following is a schedule of dates and locations for the mobile unit: SARASOTA Thursdays, April 3, 10, … Keep reading... about Health In Motion Mobile Medical Unit