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The
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January 2025
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As the new year begins our thoughts often turn to financial planning and the upcoming tax season. We have two reminders for you:
- Have you had an annual real estate review?
- Have you filed for your homestead tax exemption?
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ANNUAL REAL ESTATE REVIEW
Real estate is often your largest asset and should be reviewed just as other assets are. A real estate review is a service Five Star offers, at no cost or obligation, to provide you information on real estate activity in this area and nationally to help you understand the current market. This knowledge assists with planning and making life decisions. It is NOT a sales meeting or listing appointment. Please email or call us to schedule a time for your real estate review.
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HOMESTEAD TAX EXEMPTION
DEADLINE MARCH 1
Purchased a home in the last year? Remember to file for or transfer your homestead exemption for property taxes prior to March 1.
Are you a first responder or the widow/widower of one? Did you turn 65 in the last year? Do you have a disability? You may be eligible for a property tax exemption or benefit.
Please visit the Florida Department of Revenue website for information on property tax exemptions:
https://floridarevenue.com/property/Pages/Taxpayers_Exemptions.aspx
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Amazon Bringing Robots and 1,000 Jobs | Once upon a time, the 143.2- acre property on State Road 82 in Fort Myers might not have been worth much more than about $40 - at least if Hamilton Disston had bought it in 1881, when he purchased 4 million acres of Florida land for $1 million, or about 25 cents per acre. | | | |
Charlotte County Property Appraiser - Apply for a Tax Refund | You may be eligible for a property tax return due to damages from a hurricane or flood. Click the read more button and then scroll down to the Apply for a Tax Refund button and click on it or CLICK HERE for more info on who is eligible. | | | |
Charlotte Co. commissioners to review new townhome development, district | Charlotte County commissioners will consider Dec. 10 the approval of homebuilder Lennar Home's preliminary plat plan that proposes several hundred new townhomes in the South County area. | | | |
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Arthur Rutenberg Adira Model Home To Be Built
3722 BAL HARBOR BLVD, PUNTA GORDA, FL 33950
| Pre-Construction. To be built. This Arthur Rutenberg custom model home will be built on an oversized waterfront lot (100' wide) located in the popular Punta Gorda Isles. AR Homes will use as their model home with a lease back for 2 years. Click the link and/or call for more details on this unique opportunity | | | |
2100 Cassino Ct, Punta Gorda, FL 33950 | Don't miss your opportunity to own this recently updated, waterfront home located in the highly sought after community of Punta Gorda Isles. This 3 bedroom/2 bath home is situated on an oversized lot with a fantastic view of the canal and a large turning basin. | | | |
241 Sorrento Court, Punta Gorda, FL 33950 | 241 Sorrento Court, Punta Gorda Isles Welcome to your waterfront escape in Punta Gorda Isles. Perfectly positioned facing west on the canal, this beautifully updated home offers breathtaking sunsets every evening and is just 7 minutes by boat to.. | | | |
3700 Candia Drive, Punta Gorda, FL 33950 | ATTENTION BOATERS AND PRIVACY SEEKERS! This quality Towles-built home comes FULLY FURNISHED and is nestled on a prime waterfront lot offering quick Harbor access via Alligator Creek. A NEW FLAT TILE ROOF was installed in December 2024.. | | | |
Call 941-637-6116 or click below for information on the listings above or for assistance finding your home dream home. | |
1345 Mediterranean Drive #A203, Punta Gorda, FL 33950 | Exceptional Waterfront Condo: A Boater's and Investor's Dream! Are you a boater or fishing enthusiast? This Impressive Canal-front condo in Punta Gorda Isles FL, Offers an unbeatable location for those who love life on the water! With.. | | | |
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2002 Bal Harbor Blvd #811, Punta Gorda, FL
33950
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Clipper Cove Village is a gated, waterfront, community located in Punta Gorda Isles; approximately 3 miles from Historic Downtown Punta Gorda. This beautifully furnished, 3 bedroom, 2 full-bath ground floor home has over 1500 square feet of..
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1250 W Marion Avenue #242, Punta Gorda, FL 33950 | |
Premier LOCATION!!** *On Charlotte Harbor Is The Renowned Resort-Style Community of STARBOARD POINT *A Boaters' Dream~ Dock with a 15K LB Lift and Immediate Sailboat Access to Charlotte Harbor & on to The Gulf of Mexico!!
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Call 941-637-6116 or click below for information on the listings above or for assistance finding your home dream home. | |
Featured Vacant Lot Listings | |
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24468 Coffield Court, Punta Gorda, FL 33955
| Stop looking, This amazing oversized lot is a highly desired Lakefront lot, This lot has 141 feet of Lake frontage. With CITY Water and Sewer and a great water view along side and behind this lot. Burnt Store Lakes is absolutely fantastic community, located near.. | | | |
24219 San Lucas Ln, Punta Gorda, FL 33955 | Waterfront lot in Burnt Store Lakes ready for your dream Florida home. Relax on your future pool deck and watch the birds catch their dinner from the lake. The convenience of public utilities already in place adds significant value to this property. | | | |
3560 Mondovi Court, Punta Gorda, FL 33950 | Prime Location at an AMAZING Price in the sought-after Burnt Store Isles!~A Deed Restricted Community *Over half-acre lot ZONED RMF-15 *Allowing for up to 8 units""Perfect for Multifamily Development *Enjoy the convenience of being just.. | | | |
Call 941-637-6116 or click below for information on the listings above or for assistance finding a perfect site for your home dream home. | |
If you have been looking at vacant lots and are considering building call 941-505-1800 or click below for AR Homes/SandStar Homes. We can build on your lot in Charlotte, DeSoto, and South Sarasota counties. | |
For more activities and events please visit the following websites:
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Upcoming Area Events:
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Daily Sightseeing Cruises - King Fisher Fleet, departing from Fishermen's Village at 1190 W. Marion Avenue, Punta Gorda. Daily tours for sunsets and to various locations - Cabbage Key, Boca Grande, Cayo Costa and more. Pricing varies. For additional info or reservations call 941-639-0969 or visit https://kingfisherfleet.com/.
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Every Sunday, Punta Gorda History Park Market - 9:00am - 1:00 pm, Punta Gorda History Park-501 Shreve St, Punta Gorda.
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Every Sunday, Sermon on the Sand - 8:00 am, Fishermen's Village Dry Beach
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Every Wednesday, Trivia Night - The Celtic Ray, 145 E. Marion Ave, Punta Gorda. For more info visit www.CelticRay.net.
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Every Other Thursday, Mystery Resale Shopping Bus Tour - Tickets include a catered lunch, door prizes, discounts, contests and more. CLICK HERE for more info.
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Every 2nd Friday - Observation Sessions - FSW Charlotte Campus Observatory - 26300 Airport Rd, Punta Gorda, 941.637.3518. CLICK HERE for more information.
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Every Saturday, Farmer's Market - vendors offering fruits and vegetables, dried fruits and nuts, Italian bakery, fresh homemade pasta, kitchenware, cupcakes, beef and fresh seafood, fresh citrus, jewelry, candles and soaps, dip mixes, Florida arts and crafts, cheese, French bakery, baguettes and olives, homemade pies, orchids, organic produce, personalized pens, kettle corn, coffee beans and drinks, native and exotic plants. CLICK HERE for more info.
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Every Fourth Weekend, Heartland Southwest Bluegrass Show - Craig's RV Resort, 7895 N.E. Cubitis Ave, Arcadia. CLICK HERE for more info.
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Every 1st Sat - Cruisin' on Dearborn - Olde Englewood Village Association - W Dearborn St - Car show, live music. Free admission. 2pm - 8pm
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Sat & Sun, Jan 18 & 19 - Sullivan Street Craft Fair - downtown Punta Gorda.
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Sat, Jan 18 - International CultureFest - Fishermen's Village.
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Sat, Jan 18 - Turnstiles:Billy Joel Tribute - Charlotte Performing Arts Center, 701 Carmalita St, Punta Gorda, 7pm - 9pm. CLICK HERE for more info.
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Mon & Tue, Jan 27 & 28 - History of Punta Gorda through its Murals - CLICK HERE to sign up and for info.
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Thur, Jan 30 - The Motown Soul Experience - Charlotte Performing Arts Center, 701 Carmalita St, Punta Gorda, 7pm - 9pm. CLICK HERE for more info.
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Jan 28 - 30 - Looper-Palooza - Charlotte Harbor Event Center. CLICK HERE for more info about boating the Great Loop.
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Sat, Feb 1 - Rumours ATL: A Fleetwood Mac Tribute - Charlotte Harbor Event and Conference Center, 75 Taylor St, Punta Gorda. CLICK HERE for more info.
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Feb 4 - 6 - Harbor Hookin' - Charlotte Harbor Event Center. CLICK HERE for more info. Event for wool rug hookers and fiber lovers.
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Click to the buttons below to view the most recent statistics from the Punta Gorda-Port Charlotte-North Port Association of Realtors. | | |
Comparing November 2023 to November 2024, closed sales decreased by 3.5% and the median sale price is down 0.6% for single family homes. Click the button above for additional information. | | |
Comparing November 2023 to November 2024, closed sales decreased by 15.6% and the median sale price decreased by 5.8% for condos and townhouses. Click the button above for additional information. | |
As the market reports show, home values have increased in Southwest Florida. If you are curious about the value of your home or have been thinking of selling call us at 941-637-6116 or email info@FiveStarRealty.com and we will be happy to provide an evaluation of your home at no cost or obligation to you. | |
Did you know this area is internationally known as one of the world's top sport fishing destinations? Known as the tarpon capital of the world, the Charlotte Harbor Gulf Island Coast is Florida's second largest open water estuary. | |
It probably won't come as a surprise to locals that USA Today ranked Punta Gorda #2 on the best small town food scenes list. From a restaurant with a seven-time James Beard Foundation nominee for "Best Chef: South," to fresh seafood with a view of the harbor to local breweries, the Punta Gorda area really does have something for everyone! The listings below are not exhaustive, just a few of our favorites. | |
⛵ The sailboat symbol means this restaurant is accessible by boat. | |
The SandStar family of companies has been serving the Port Charlotte & Punta Gorda areas of Charlotte County in Southwest Florida for all of their construction, remodeling and real estate needs since 1981. We offer remodeling, interior design, handyman services and an annual maintenance plan to take care of all those monthly items to keep your home running efficiently.
941-637-8080
remodel@sandstarhomes.com
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SandStar Homes is an independently owned and operated franchise builder of custom luxury AR Homes®. We can build on your lot or help you find one in Charlotte, DeSoto and South Sarasota counties. Our management team has over 40 years of combined home building experience! We've won numerous awards and pride ourselves on our superior customer service.
941-505-1800
sales@sandstarhomes.com
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Since 1987, Five Star Realty of Charlotte County has been Charlotte County's premier real estate brokerage. We can help you buy or sell your home and offer property management services. Our strong local presence and long-standing reputation in this community, gives you extra assurance you will be guided with integrity and extra attention to detail.
941-637-6116
buy@fivestarrealty.com
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Five Star Realty of Charlotte County, Inc.
1203 W Marion Avenue, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
941-637-6116 | www.FiveStarRealty.com
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