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
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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
Warm Mineral Spring Resurrected
In an agreement with North Port and Sarasota County, the popular resort of Warm Mineral Spring will reopen under temporary agreement with management company National and State Park Concession Inc. The agreement requires the company to open within 3 weeks and will run through August 2014, By September the county and city hope to have a long term agreement in hand. … Keep reading... about Warm Mineral Spring Resurrected
Dinner with Chef Ralf
On Thursday evening we had the incomparable pleasure of dining with Chef Ralf Mehler. Ralf prepared chicken breast in mushroom sauce with sweet carrots and potatoes. The dinner was indescribably delicious and I will ask Ralf to share the recipe with you. For desert, Ralf made a wonderful pastry served with a small scoop of chocolate ice cream and a strawberry. … Keep reading... about Dinner with Chef Ralf
Twelfth Annual Downtown Sarasota Art & Craft Festival
Saturday & Sunday, March 22 - 23, from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, Sarasota will be hosting the annual Arts and Crafts Festival. The fair will be held on Main Street, from Orange to Pineapple Avenue. Admission is FREE! For more information, visit www.artfestival.com, email: info@artfestival.com or call 561-746-6615. … Keep reading... about Twelfth Annual Downtown Sarasota Art & Craft Festival
Walter George Bruhl Jr.
A great loss to Punta Gorda Walter George Bruhl Jr. of Newark and Dewey Beach is a dead person; he is no more; he is bereft of life; he is deceased; he has rung down the curtain and gone to join the choir invisible; he has expired and gone to meet his maker. He drifted off this mortal coil Sunday, March 9, 2014, in Punta Gorda, Fla. His spirit was released from his worn-out … Keep reading... about Walter George Bruhl Jr.
SARASOTA Early voting March 25, 2014
SARASOTA, FL- Supervisor of Elections Kathy Dent announced Early voting for the March 25, 2014 Special County School District, Holiday Park Park & Recreation District, Town of Longboat Key, and City of Venice elections. Voting is available Monday, March 10, - Saturday, March 22, 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Registered voters may cast ballots at supervisor of elections offices in … Keep reading... about SARASOTA Early voting March 25, 2014
Opening Day Anthem
Soldiers from McDill AFB parachuted into Charlotte Sports Park to deliver the American Flag on Opening Day, 2014. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1yNhZAh7b0 … Keep reading... about Opening Day Anthem