Most people interested in buying a home in our area focus on how well the waterfront property fits their boating interests and of course, finding a house that matches with their boat needs. Sailboaters have lots of options in PGI and BSI as do all boaters. What many don’t realize is that the … [Read more...]
Boaters! How To Get Out Of The Punta Gorda Isles Canal System
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...]
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...]
Punta Gorda Isles: Fish and Sea Creatures in the Canals of Punta Gorda. Fishing and Crabbing and eating what you catch
Fish and Sea Creatures That Live In The Canal Systems of Punta Gorda Isles Many of my customers are sailors and cruisers. There are also quite a few that are fisherman as well. The one thing in common is that everyone likes to fish a little bit or when company is in town nothing is more fun … [Read more...]
What Does The Power Boat Section Of Punta Gorda Isles Mean? Is It Less Valuable Than The Sailboat Section?
Punta Gorda Isles (PGI) is a community that consists of sailboat friendly waters meaning No Bridges to restrict mast height. Sailboat waters in the greater southwest Florida area has no reference to water depth however most neighborhoods in Punta Gorda have at least 6 feet of water depth in the … [Read more...]
Part 1: Punta Gorda Waterfront Neighborhoods Deed Restrictions, Neighborhood Covenants and What I Should Know About Them When Buying A House
Anyone considering buying a house in Punta Gorda Isles and Burnt Store Isles should have an understanding of the deed restrictions. You can call it many names but locally we call it deed restrictions which is neighborhood covenants that define what you can and can’t do with your property. It is … [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...]
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...]
Closing Costs for Waterfront Homes & Lots: Punta Gorda Isles and Burnt Store Isles
Closing Costs for Waterfront Homes & Lots: Punta Gorda Isles and Burnt Store Isles Anyone considering purchasing a waterfront home in Punta Gorda wants to have an idea of what the closing costs will be before they make a purchase. Generally speaking throughout the U.S., closing costs vary … [Read more...]
