I enjoy driving and showing my customers the beautiful scenery, beaches and properties in Southwest Florida. Sometimes I can drive hundreds of miles in a week, from Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda to Rotonda and Englewood Beach, Boca Grande and north to Venice, Sarasota and Bradenton. I even get to Tampa, St. Pete and Clearwater at times. During the summer I often drive for my … Keep reading... about Driving in Southwest Florida
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Florida Foreclosure Properties
While Florida still has the highest foreclosure rate in the nation, July 2014 showed a drop of 30% over July 2013. Home sales in Florida have been somewhat flat and property prices have begun a slow increase. Southwest Florida home sales, and homes sold in Punta Gorda, Port Charlotte, Rotonda, Venice and Sarasota have gained in price, the uptick is not dramatic. Because … Keep reading... about Florida Foreclosure Properties
Remembering Charlie
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
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