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...]
Is Burnt Store Isles A Sailboat Waterfront Neighborhood?
Burnt Store Isles is a beautiful neighborhood just outside the center of town of Punta Gorda. There are no bridges to access the harbor from this neighborhood and many would call it a sailboat accessible neighborhood just on that fact alone. However, any mariner that has a boat with any … [Read more...]
Is Pirate Harbor A Sailboat Waterfront Neighborhood?
Realtors in our area have a tendency to call any waterfront property that does not have a bridge that restricts mast, antenna or upper station a SAILBOAT WATERFRONT PROPERTY. However, this often is a far stretch from the reality for a true sailboater with a vessel that has a keel. Most sailboats … [Read more...]
PGI Bird Section Cut Through, Harbor Access Project, Buckley’s Pass UPDATE! Big News!
The project that has been underway for 3 years to add a waterway exit from the Punta Gorda Isles (PGI) “Bird Section” to Alligator Creek has taken on many names over the start of the project. Call it “PGI Bird Cut-Through”, “Alligator Creek Bypass”, “Additional Harbor Access Project” or “Bird Key … [Read more...]
Punta Gorda-Port Charlotte Waterfront: Hurricanes and Why Not To Worry!
Why Not To Worry About Hurricanes in Punta Gorda and Port Charlotte Florida After nearly 17 years in southwest Florida I have experienced some of the worst storms ever recorded in history. The biggest named hurricane was Charlie and Charlie was the real deal. A category 4 with wind gusts … [Read more...]
Low Cost Sailboat & Cruiser Waterfront Homes
Low Cost Sailboat and Large Cruiser Waterfront Homes Not everyone wants a “Mcmansion” on the waterfront. Some boaters just want a home for the boat or a place to rest their head in between long distance blue water adventures. The other case is where you have a northern house but want to winter … [Read more...]
What Is There To Do In Punta Gorda- Besides Boating, Sailing, Fishing?
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...]
Bird Cut-through aka Alligator Creek Bypass UPDATE: PG Approves Assessment, Many Other Obstacles
I make it my job to be on top of what affects my customers in making a buying decision on waterfront property. To that end, I do my best to know what is happening with the Bird Section Cut Through To Alligator Creek. This has been an ongoing process for a long time but continues to make progress. … [Read more...]
Seawall Repairs In Punta Gorda Isles Update
Hurricane Irma did not cause too much damage to housing but the waterways themselves are another story in Punta Gorda Isles. Historically, the city uses a local contractor to keep up with seawall replacement on an as needed basis and on a ranking system which identifies seawalls that are likely to … [Read more...]
