By Debra Mann, REALTOR, Suncoasteam Realty Contact Debra: 941-626-0744, debra@suncoasteam.com If you have an interest in Punta Gorda History, you may want to check out the History Park. There you will find historic buildings that have been moved there for preservation & our enjoyment. From the 1890’s to 1901, the El Palmetto Cigar Company had a successful factory in … Keep reading... about PUNTA GORDA HISTORY PARK
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PEACE RIVER SEAFOOD- MARKET & RESTAURANT
By Debra Mann, REALTOR, Suncoasteam Realty Contact Debra: 941-626-0744, debra@suncoasteam.com Just outside Punta Gorda on U.S. 17, you can find a piece of Old Florida! If you are looking for fresh seafood & a great casual atmosphere, this is the place for you! The seafood is fresh & much of it is locally caught in the Peace River and Gulf of Mexico. In case you … Keep reading... about PEACE RIVER SEAFOOD- MARKET & RESTAURANT
What’s the Deal with Finding a Deal?
Is it true that the best deals out there are the foreclosures and short sales? This is one of the most frequently asked questions by home buyers. There is this stigma that Florida possesses as it pertains to distressed properties and many home buyers think that foreclosures and short sales are as abundant as they were two years ago. Home buyers think that good deals come … Keep reading... about What’s the Deal with Finding a Deal?
Tiramisu
Tiramisu is one of the classic Italian desserts made from Mascarpone cheese. I know it is hard to find Mascarpone cheese in the stores and that is the reason that I use cream cheese as a substitute for Mascarpone cheese in the recipe. Furthermore I add some cherries in my Tiramisu version. The little sour cherries are a good player with the other part of sweet cream. Servings … Keep reading... about Tiramisu
CELEBRATE!!! 4TH OF JULY FESTIVITIES & FIREWORKS!!
By Debra Mann, REALTOR, Suncoasteam Realty Contact Debra: 941-626-0744, debra@suncoasteam.com The place to be EVERY fourth of July in Punta Gorda, Florida is Laishley Park! There is fun for all ages from 10am to 10pm!! Live music will be on stage all day… there will be vendors, great food….cold beer & over a dozen waterslides of all sizes!! Then when the sun goes down, … Keep reading... about CELEBRATE!!! 4TH OF JULY FESTIVITIES & FIREWORKS!!
Malfatti, little Ricotta dumplings with Parmesan cheese
I learned this dish from a friend during a vacation in Calabria/Italia. The name malfatti has the meaning “badly made”. There are less ingredients but the taste is so delicious. This recipe is the basic but you can add spinach, fresh herbs or bacon with onions. Create your own favorite malfatti from this basic. Servings 4 Person Ingredients 10 oz Ricotta 2/3 cup wheat … Keep reading... about Malfatti, little Ricotta dumplings with Parmesan cheese
PUNTA GORDA FARMERS MARKET
By Debra Mann, REALTOR, Suncoasteam Realty Contact Debra: 941-626-0744, debra@suncoasteam.com Every Saturday, 8am-1pm (8am-12pm in the summer), you can find one of the BEST Farmers Markets around right in downtown Punta Gorda!! There are many vendors offering a WIDE variety of products… you will find the normal farmers market items, like fruits, vegetables & nuts, but … Keep reading... about PUNTA GORDA FARMERS MARKET
Eggplant gratinated with Mozzarella and Tomato Sauce
This dish is great for an appetizer with a crusty baguette. Or as a main course with a grilled chicken breast and green salad. The taste is a little bit spicy because of the red chili pepper. This is one of our favorite dinner in the summertime. Serves 4/6 Person Ingredients: 2 medium eggplants 1 medium onion thinly sliced 1 red chili pepper chopped (or ¼ tsp crushed red … Keep reading... about Eggplant gratinated with Mozzarella and Tomato Sauce
California Almond Soup
This combination with almonds, onion and chicken makes this soup very special and tasty. California Almond Soup Serves 4 Person Ingredients: ½ pound chicken breast 2 tbsp butter 3 tbsp vegetable oil 3 ounces ground almonds 2 tbsp sliced almonds 3 ½ cups of chicken stock 1 medium onion 2 egg yolk 1 cup heavy cream Salt, freshly ground pepper, hint of sugar … Keep reading... about California Almond Soup
Luxury Home For Sale, Rotonda West Long Meadow Section
183 Long Meadow Lane, Rotonda West, FL 33947 $339,000.00 Luxury pool home in Rotonda Long Meadow. Enter through lush landscaping to the wide, designer double entry door of leaded, beveled glass. You are welcomed in the formal living room with a formal dining room adjoining. The spacious kitchen overlooks a breakfast bar and breakfast nook and a comfortable family room. Bedrooms … Keep reading... about Luxury Home For Sale, Rotonda West Long Meadow Section