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