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    Acapulco Club is a small condominium community in Burnt Store Lakes, in the Punta Gorda 33955 area. Public property records identify 18 residences distributed among three two-story buildings at 17074, 17084 and 17094 Acapulco Road, with construction completed in 2008. The community offers a low-

    Bass Harbour is a small waterfront condominium community at 1410 Park Beach Circle in Punta Gorda Isles, positioned close to Charlotte Harbor and designed around Southwest Florida's boating lifestyle. Current public records identify just four condominium residences, making Bass Harbour considera

    Bella Laguna is a boutique condominium community at 3329 Purple Martin Drive in Punta Gorda, offering buyers a smaller-scale option within the canal-oriented Punta Gorda Isles area. Current parcel information identifies only six individual condominium residences, giving Bella Laguna a distinctly

    Boca Lago at Vivante is a condominium neighborhood within the larger Vivante community in Punta Gorda, combining lake-oriented views with access to an extensive resort-style amenity package. Current records and community information identify approximately 204 Boca Lago residences distributed amo

    Breakers Point is a waterfront condominium community at 130 Breakers Court in Punta Gorda, combining boating-oriented living with convenient access to Fishermen’s Village and central Punta Gorda. Current property records identify waterfront residences in multiple Breakers Point phases, with indi

    Clipper Cove at Bal Harbor is a waterfront condominium community at 2000 Bal Harbor Boulevard in Punta Gorda Isles. Public condominium records identify three 16-unit condominium phases, creating a total of 48 residences. The community combines low-rise condo living with a pool, private garages i

    Admiralty Village is a 28-unit condominium community along Matecumbe Key Road inside Burnt Store Marina, south of central Punta Gorda. Current property records show low-rise residences dating primarily from the late 1980s, with two-bedroom layouts around 1,400 square feet in examples reviewed. T

    For many Florida homeowners, a dedicated maintenance fund provides more flexibility than relying on a home warranty alone, but the two approaches solve different problems. A home warranty is a contract covering qualifying repairs or replacements of specified home systems and appliances, subject

    If you want one family park that is genuinely positioned between Bradenton and Sarasota, Conservatory Park is an excellent place to start. This 55-acre Manatee County park is tucked just off University Parkway at 8027 Conservatory Drive and combines a playground with shaded trails, picnic pavili

    The contingencies to consider when buying a Florida home depend on the property, financing, contract form and risks that matter to you. Common protections can involve inspections, financing, appraisal, homeowners or flood insurance and the sale of an existing home. Condo, HOA, title, waterfront,

    If a Florida home appraises for less than the purchase price, the transaction does not automatically end and the seller is not automatically required to lower the price. Instead, the buyer and seller may renegotiate, the buyer may contribute additional cash, the lender may adjust the financing,

    Buying a Florida home from out of state is entirely manageable, but Florida has property-specific issues that deserve attention before you make an offer. Insurance availability and cost, flood exposure, property taxes, inspections, condominium or HOA obligations, financing and contract deadlines

    Yes, a family member can help with a Florida home purchase, but the right structure depends on what you want that person to do. A relative might help search for homes, provide gift funds, purchase with you, or act on your behalf under a valid power of attorney. Having a family member buy the pro

    The Landings is an established gated community west of Tamiami Trail in Sarasota, combining mature landscaping, diverse housing and a waterfront setting along Roberts Bay, the Intracoastal Waterway and Phillippi Creek. The community contains more than 700 residences, ranging from single-family h

    Madeira Beach and Treasure Island offer two different versions of Pinellas County beach living. In 2026, Madeira Beach generally offers a lower citywide median sale price, a tourism-oriented setting anchored by John's Pass and vacation-rental opportunities in qualifying zoning districts. Treasur

    Hudson Landings is a small waterfront condominium community on Hudson Avenue near Downtown Sarasota, offering a combination that can be difficult to find in the city's urban core: low-rise residential living, Hudson Bayou frontage, a community pool, garages and boating opportunities. Developed i

    Harbor Acres is one of Sarasota's established waterfront neighborhoods, offering an unusual combination of luxury single-family homes, boating opportunities and mainland convenience just south of downtown. Developed after World War II along Sarasota Bay, the neighborhood includes direct bayfront

    Cherokee Park is an established luxury neighborhood in Sarasota's sought-after West of the Trail area, just south of Downtown Sarasota. Platted during the 1920s Florida land boom, the neighborhood combines wide streets, mature trees and unusually substantial homesites with architecture spanning

    The Towers is an established Gulf-front condominium at 1150 Tarpon Center Drive on Venice Island in Venice, Florida. The seven-story building contains approximately 62 residences and offers direct beach access, a beachfront swimming pool, elevators, shared gathering space and assigned parking. M

    Stoneywood Cove is an established townhome community in Venice, Florida, offering two-story residences, a community swimming pool, sidewalks and an HOA structure that handles several exterior and landscaping responsibilities. Developed primarily during the mid-to-late 2000s, the neighborhood inc