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    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,

    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

    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

    La Romana is a waterfront condominium at 3322 Purple Martin Drive in Punta Gorda Isles. Built in 2005, the block-and-stucco building combines tile-roof architectural elements with screened outdoor living, elevator access, a community pool and spa, storage, and garage or parking rights that vary

    Hibiscus Cove is a small 14-residence land condominium inside Burnt Store Marina in Punta Gorda, Florida. Rather than a traditional condominium building, Hibiscus Cove consists of detached, single-story homes along Hibiscus Cove Court, with verified construction from approximately 1998 through 2

      Lake Costa Gardens is a small six-unit condominium at 16572 San Edmundo Road inside Burnt Store Lakes in Punta Gorda. Built in 2008, the two-story building includes two- and three-bedroom residences of approximately 1,313 to 1,644 square feet, attached garage space, screened outdoor areas, and

    Living in Dunedin, Florida combines a compact downtown, Gulf Coast recreation, the Pinellas Trail, waterfront parks, and access to Honeymoon Island and Caladesi Island with an established mix of single-family homes, condominiums, townhomes, and waterfront properties. Located in northern Pinellas

    Yes. The cost of owning a home in Florida can extend well beyond principal and interest on a mortgage. Owners may need to budget for property taxes, homeowners insurance, separate flood insurance when applicable, HOA or condominium assessments, Community Development District charges, utilities,

    Neither a move-in ready home nor a fixer-upper is automatically the better purchase. A move-in ready home may make more sense if you want predictable near-term costs, quicker occupancy, and fewer major projects after closing. A fixer-upper may be worth considering when the purchase price leaves

    King Tarpon is a 38-residence land condominium community inside gated Burnt Store Marina in the Punta Gorda 33955 area of Lee County. Rather than a traditional multi-story condo building, King Tarpon consists of detached, single-story residences along King Tarpon Drive, with attached garages, sc

      The best places to live in Port Charlotte for golfers include Riverwood for championship golf and multiple housing styles, Kings Gate for gated 55+ living around an executive course, and Maple Leaf Golf & Country Club for an established age-qualified golf and recreation community. Buyers who w

    Florida Homestead Exemption is a property-tax benefit for qualifying owners who make a Florida property their permanent residence. It reduces taxable value and also makes qualifying property eligible for the Save Our Homes assessment limitation. For 2026, the traditional first $25,000 exemption

    Halyard Club is an established 20-unit condominium community at 5050 Marianne Key Road inside gated Burnt Store Marina. Built in 1982, the community offers primarily two-bedroom, two-bath residences, screened outdoor living, assigned parking, golf-course views, and a heated community pool. Halya

    Fairway Villas is an established condominium community along Rampart Boulevard in Deep Creek, a deed-restricted residential area with a Punta Gorda mailing address. Built in 1988, Fairway Villas offers primarily two-bedroom, two-bath condominiums of approximately 894 to 895 square feet, screened

    Grande Isle Towers occupies a prominent waterfront setting on Prosperity Point inside Burnt Store Marina, the gated marina and golf community along Charlotte Harbor. The original Grande Isle development comprises four seven-story towers with spacious three-bedroom residences, screened lanais, un

    Golfers View is an established condominium community in Deep Creek, a residential area of Charlotte County with a Punta Gorda mailing address. The community places residents beside Deep Creek Golf Club, with low-rise condominium living, screened lanais, golf-course views, and a community swimmin

    Conquistador Landing in Punta Gorda is an established waterfront condominium community on Rock Dove Court in Punta Gorda Isles. The community combines sailboat canal access, canal views, dockage when available, a heated pool, assigned parking, and primarily two-bedroom residences. Its location a

    Fairway Pines in Punta Gorda is a low-rise condominium community at 1340 San Cristobal Avenue in the Deep Creek area of Charlotte County. The community sits along Deep Creek Golf Club, with residences offering golf-course views, screened outdoor living spaces, and access to a community pool. Mos

      Before buying a Florida condo, investigate both the individual unit and the condominium association. Review the monthly assessments, budget, reserves, insurance, special assessments, governing documents, maintenance responsibilities, rental and pet restrictions, and any major projects or assoc

    Estuary South in Punta Gorda Isles is a small waterfront condominium community at 3239 Purple Martin Drive in Punta Gorda, Florida. Built in 2007, the low-rise building contains six condominium residences and offers a combination of approximately 1,430-square-foot floor plans, screened outdoor l