On May 1st 2020 I navigated Buckley’s Pass and took depth soundings for sail boaters, time measurements to streets in Punta Gorda Isles and photos along the way. I will be adding a new section onto my website within 2 weeks with all this information so be sure to check back in. You will be … [Read more...]
Sailboat – Powerboat Access To and From Punta Gorda Isles: Where Are The Exits?
When looking at the myriad of canals in Punta Gorda Isles (PGI) it can become confusing as to how you actually exit into Charlotte Harbor from your waterfront home. Many current maps show what appears to be canal exits that don't actually exist! See the Map Below that I created that shows exits … [Read more...]
Buckley’s Pass Update February 1, 2020. What Is Happening To PGI Property Values and Demand on Vacant Waterfront Land?
The good news is that Buckley’s Pass, formerly know as the Bird Section Cut-through is well on its way to completion. The completion target date is April 2020. I personally think this is ambitious because of many delays already and judging from where the work is now but there seems to be no doubt … [Read more...]
Sales Comparison Bird Section to Old Sailboat Section in PGI: Will Buckley’s Pass Increase Property Values?
Customers often ask me if I think that values of home and land in the Bird Section of Punta Gorda Isles will go up? Lot owners are hoping that the creation of Buckley’s Pass (see other Blogs that discuss this) will greatly increase their value and of course homeowners as well are hoping for the … [Read more...]
BUCKLEY’S PASS aka Bird Section Cut-Thru DECEMBER 2018 UPDATE and MAP
The Army Corps of Engineers have approved the project! That's a big hurdle. Time lines have been set for all aspects of the project as well. At this moment the completion date is projected to be October/November 2019. The construction start date is June/July 2019 so things are moving right … [Read more...]
PGI Bird Section Cut Through, Harbor Access Project, Buckley’s Pass UPDATE!
This Blog is a reprint from a few months back but was a bit hard to find in my Blog section. As such I have reprinted here and this and all future Blogs regarding this topic will be found under Buckley's Pass. The project that has been underway for 3 years to add a waterway exit from … [Read more...]
