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    Gateway Point in Punta Gorda is an established waterfront condominium community at 311 Garvin Street, close to downtown Punta Gorda and Fishermen's Village. The community combines saltwater canal frontage, boating access, a heated community pool, covered or assigned parking, and primarily two-be

    Halloween around Sarasota offers much more than traditional door-to-door trick-or-treating. For 2026, families can choose from organized candy trails, museum events, botanical garden celebrations, waterfront festivities, community trunk-or-treats, and Halloween-night events on Siesta Key and St.

    Fountain Court is a gated condominium community at 255 West End Drive in Punta Gorda Isles, offering a notably extensive amenity package without being directly on the waterfront. Residents have access to a heated pool and spa, clubhouse, fitness center, tennis and pickleball courts, social space

      The best places to live in Sarasota for golfers include The Founders Club, Laurel Oak Estates, Prestancia, Heritage Oaks Golf & Country Club, Stoneybrook Golf & Country Club, The Oaks, and The Meadows. Golfers willing to extend their search toward Lakewood Ranch gain additional private-club ch

    Harbor Landing is a waterfront condominium community at 3800 Bal Harbor Boulevard in Punta Gorda Isles. Unlike a conventional apartment-style condo, verified Harbor Landing residences offer spacious three-bedroom layouts, two-story living, attached garages, screened outdoor areas, canal frontage

      When buying an older home in Florida, look beyond architectural character and cosmetic updates. The most important questions often involve the roof, electrical system, plumbing, HVAC equipment, moisture history, termites, windows and doors, storm protection, permits, insurance eligibility, and

      When two homes both seem like good choices, compare more than price, square footage, and finishes. Start with the factors you cannot easily change, including location, lot, floor plan, ownership structure, and community. Then compare total ownership costs, property-specific insurance, taxes, H

    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

    Golf Fox is an intimate eight-unit condominium community at 2080 and 2090 Big Pass Lane inside gated Burnt Store Marina. Built in 2002, the community offers two- and three-bedroom residences, private garages, outdoor living spaces, and golf-course or greenbelt views from selected units. Golf Fox

    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

    Phoenix Sarasota is a boutique bayfront condominium at 136 Golden Gate Point, immediately beside Downtown Sarasota. Completed in 2001, Phoenix contains just 13 residences, including 12 approximately 3,785-square-foot homes and a larger penthouse. Its appeal is different from a large downtown tow

    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

    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

    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

      Golf Course Villas is an established condominium community at 1640 Atares Drive in Punta Gorda Isles, positioned beside St. Andrews South Golf Club. The community features single-story attached villas with golf-course and lake views, screened outdoor living areas, a community pool, and attache

    Harbor Point is an established waterfront condominium community at 220 Coldeway Drive in Punta Gorda. Built in 1988, the community offers saltwater canal frontage, water views, a swimming pool, covered parking, and boat dockage associated with individual residences. Most verified condos have two

    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

    Harbor Towers is a 120-residence waterfront condominium development overlooking the marina basin inside gated Burnt Store Marina. The community consists of two eight-story buildings at 2060 and 2090 Matecumbe Key Road, with residences ranging from compact two-bedroom plans to larger three-bedroo

    After buying a Florida home, your monthly housing cost can include much more than mortgage principal and interest. Most owners should budget for property taxes, homeowners insurance, utilities, maintenance and repairs, plus HOA or condominium assessments, flood insurance, mortgage insurance, CDD