I have been asked this hundreds of times and I must admit at first it is intimidating when looking at the myriad of canals in the Punta Gorda Isles (PGI) neighborhood. When I moved here 20 years ago we didn’t have a chart plotter and had to use old fashioned maps to find our way out. The canals do … [Read more...]
Burnt Store Road Punta Gorda: Whats In A Name and Some History
When exploring the Punta Gorda area you will come across a name that is threaded throughout the community. The name is “Burnt Store”. At first the name seems very odd and indeed it is. My first visits to Punta Gorda to explore waterfront homes 22 years ago led to the discovery of: Burnt Store … [Read more...]
Florida Waterfront Homes With Tile Roofs: What To Worry About and How They Are Installed and Some History
Insight Into Tile Roofs, How They Are Constructed and Things You Need To Know When considering purchasing a waterfront home in southwest Florida I recommend using an experienced home inspector. The key things of concern will be: roof, electric, air conditioning and plumbing. Most of my … [Read more...]
Part 2 CONTINUED: What Restrictions Should I Be Aware Of In Punta Gorda Isles and Burnt Store Isles? Deed restrictions, neighborhood covenants.
Part 2 CONTINUED: What Restrictions Should I Be Aware Of In Punta Gorda Isles and Burnt Store Isles? Deed restrictions, neighborhood covenants. DOCK RULES, BOAT MOORING, BOAT LIFTS, SEAWALLS Can I build a dock or extend the size of my dock? Yes, as long as you abide by city setbacks. 7.5 … [Read more...]
What’s There To Do In Punta Gorda?
Many of us come here to live the waterfront life and have our boat at our own dock. How nice is that! A very common question I get is what else is there to do other than waterfront activities. The short answer is we have more fun stuff to do here than you can imagine. Pretty much anything that a … [Read more...]
Waterfront Homes In Punta Gorda & Port Charlotte: Concerns about Alligators
Most people living in southwest Florida came from somewhere else. Mostly, from northern locations in the U.S. Over the years a very common concern my customers express is about Alligators in the canals. This is a real concern and I can’t blame them as gators are pretty scary however not to … [Read more...]
