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    Jamaica Way on Charlotte Harbor is a 45-residence waterfront condominium community at 1750 Jamaica Way in Punta Gorda, Florida. Developed in three phases from approximately 1988 through 1990, the community sits directly along Charlotte Harbor and offers expansive water views from many residences

    Links Edge is a 60-unit condominium community on Saxony Circle in the Deep Creek area of Punta Gorda, Florida. Positioned beside Deep Creek Golf Club, the community offers two-bedroom residences, screened lanais, golf-course views from selected units, assigned covered parking and a heated commun

    Islander Point is a 52-residence waterfront condominium community at 1080 Bal Harbor Boulevard in Punta Gorda Isles. Built in 1974, the community consists of 13 two-story buildings with primarily two-bedroom, two-bath residences of approximately 1,114 square feet. Islander Point combines a heate

    LaVista is an 18-residence waterfront condominium at 1601 Park Beach Circle in Punta Gorda, Florida. Built in 1988, the four-story building directly fronts Charlotte Harbor and offers expansive water views from many residences, elevators, a community pool, secured lobby access, storage and cover

    Magdalena Gardens is a gated condominium community at 240 W End Drive in Punta Gorda, Florida. Built in 2006, the community contains 90 residences in 15 two-story buildings. First-floor condos generally have two bedrooms, while second-floor residences have three bedrooms, and each unit has an at

    Neither new construction nor a resale home is automatically the better choice in Florida. New construction can offer newer roofs and building systems, contemporary floor plans, warranty protection, possible builder incentives and fewer immediate renovation projects. Resale homes can offer establ

    Lyme Terrace is a low-rise waterfront condominium community on White Ibis Court in Punta Gorda Isles, Florida. Current property records show residences dating to 1987, with available units commonly offering two bedrooms, one bathroom and approximately 826 square feet of living space. The communi

    Some of the best public golf courses near St. Pete Beach are Seminole Lake Country Club, Bardmoor Golf & Tennis Club, Mangrove Bay Golf Course and East Bay Golf Club. Seminole Lake is particularly convenient for a full-length round from the beach, while Bardmoor offers a 7,015-yard course with p

    A good neighborhood is one that fits your priorities, budget and daily routine while holding up under objective research. Before buying, evaluate the specific location for commute times, nearby land uses, schools when relevant, publicly available crime data, flood exposure, insurance costs, HOA

    Palm Harbor is an unincorporated community in northern Pinellas County, Florida, positioned between Dunedin and Tarpon Springs with access to Gulf Coast recreation, the Pinellas Trail, Lake Tarpon, golf and the larger Tampa Bay region. Homebuyers can choose from established single-family neighbo

    Magdalina Estates, more precisely identified in current property records as Magdalina Estates South Condominium, offers an unusual style of waterfront condo living in Punta Gorda, Florida. Rather than compact units in a conventional multi-unit building, verified residences on Magdalina Drive pro

      The best public golf courses near Dunedin, Florida start with Dunedin Golf Club, the city's restored Donald Ross-designed municipal course. Nearby Clearwater adds Chi Chi Rodriguez Golf Club, The Landings and public-access play at Cove Cay, while East Bay Golf Club in Largo and Bardmoor Golf &

    Isles Club is a boutique condominium at 1765 Jamaica Way in Punta Gorda Isles, Florida. Current records identify six residences in the 1981 building, with elevator service, a heated pool, assigned covered parking, storage and expansive water views from selected condos. A recent two-bedroom, 2.5-

    Herons Cove is a small fee-simple residential enclave in Punta Gorda's 33983 area, centered around Herons Cove Drive and Egret Place near Deep Creek. Verified properties include large wooded homesites, custom single-family residences, preserve surroundings, and waterfront homes with access towar

    Heritage Lake Park is a gated residential community in the Deep Creek area of Punta Gorda, Florida, combining condominiums, attached villas, and other residences with freshwater lakes, wetlands, landscaped grounds, and preserve views. Community amenities include a heated pool, clubhouse, fitness

    La Porta Boca is an established waterfront condominium community at 3233 Wood Thrush Drive in Punta Gorda Isles. Verified property records show primarily two-bedroom, two-bath residences of approximately 1,024 square feet, with screened lanais, a community pool, assigned parking, canal frontage,

    Harbour Oaks is a gated, deed-restricted single-family home community in Charlotte County near the Deep Creek area, with Punta Gorda mailing addresses. The neighborhood is distinguished by custom and individually designed homes, larger lots, mature landscaping, private pools at selected properti

    Harbour Heights is an established residential community on the north side of the Peace River in unincorporated Charlotte County, near Punta Gorda. The neighborhood includes direct riverfront homes, canal-front properties with boating routes toward the Peace River and Charlotte Harbor, and inland

    Grand Bay is a waterfront condominium community at 3334 Purple Martin Drive in Punta Gorda Isles, offering saltwater canal frontage, water views, a heated pool, elevators, screened lanais, and boating access toward Charlotte Harbor. Current property records identify 24 residences dating from 200

    Yes, your property taxes can increase after you buy a home in Florida, sometimes substantially. A major reason is that the seller may have a protected assessed value from years of Homestead Exemption and Save Our Homes benefits. After a qualifying ownership change, the property is generally reas