Punta Gorda has a number of marinas that offer just about every type of boater a slip for their craft. Below I have provided some helpful information regarding the 3 main marinas, Fisherman's Village, Laishley Park Marina and Burnt Store Marina. I am also including some slip fee prices, dry … [Read more...]
Sailboat and Big Boat Navigation on Charlotte Harbor
Sailboat and Big Boat Navigation on Charlotte Harbor Often mariners interested in owning a home in the Punta Gorda - Port Charlotte area ask me about navigation on Charlotte Harbor. At first glance many think the waters are very shallow and navigation is tricky. Charlotte Harbor does have … [Read more...]
What is the Best Boat for Charlotte Harbor!
What is the Best Boat for Charlotte Harbor? This topic pertains to power boats. Even though you may currently be a sailor or have plans to be one, once you own a waterfront home, many of us enjoy the ability to quickly cruise to the beach, waterfront restaurants (some only accessible by boat) and … [Read more...]
Vivante Complex: Channel Dredging To Harbor and 264 Slip Marina
A proposal from a private corporation, Vent, LLC is under evaluation by the City of Punta Gorda. Essentially, the community of Vivante, a condo/townhouse project that was designed around a freshwater lake, has applied for a special exemption to break through the banks of the Peace River to create a … [Read more...]
Bird Section to Alligator Creek Access
The idea of a pathway at the south end of the Punta Gorda Isles to connect to Alligator Creek has been around a long time. Currently, there is the locally known saltwater ditch known as “Poachers Cut” which does allow small boat access to Alligator Creek which cuts off a lot of time for some … [Read more...]
Deep Water Sailboat Access Punta Gorda Isles: Ponce de Leon Channel Dredging
Sail boat access to Punta Gorda Isles is an extremely important consideration for a Sail Boater or large power boater that requires significant draft. As of August 9, 2016, I confirmed that dredging is underway at the Ponce de Leon Inlet. This important inlet is the most significant navigational … [Read more...]
