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    Capstan Club is a condominium community within Burnt Store Marina, a gated waterfront community in the Punta Gorda 33955 area of Lee County. Built around 1980, Capstan Club offers primarily two-bedroom condominiums in low-rise, two-story buildings. Its appeal comes from living inside a larger ma

    Before buying a home in Florida, get property-specific homeowners, wind, and flood insurance information early in the process. A Florida homeowners policy may cover hurricane wind damage, but flood and storm-surge damage generally require separate flood insurance. Buyers should also understand t

    Before buying a waterfront home in Florida, investigate more than the view, location, and asking price. Waterfront ownership can involve flood exposure, specialized insurance, seawall and dock maintenance, coastal permitting requirements, and restrictions on boating access or shoreline improveme

    Boca Vista at Burnt Store Lakes is a small condominium community in Punta Gorda offering spacious residences, attached garages, a heated community pool and water views from selected homes. Located at 17434 and 17444 Boca Vista Road, the community consists of two low-rise buildings completed in 2

    You do not have to use a Realtor when buying a new construction home in Florida, but having your own real estate professional can be valuable. A qualified agent can help compare builders and communities, evaluate pricing and incentives, understand HOA and CDD expenses, coordinate inspections, mo

    Admirals Landing in Punta Gorda is a waterfront condominium community on Lewis Circle in Punta Gorda Isles, offering a boating-oriented setting on a sailboat-access canal with no fixed bridges between the community and Charlotte Harbor. The mid-rise condominium was built in 1974 and contains 24

    How much are HOA fees in Florida? There is no single statewide amount that accurately represents every community. Some homeowners associations charge less than $100 per month, while amenity-rich or maintenance-included communities may charge several hundred dollars or more. Condominium assessmen

    Admirals Point is a boutique waterfront villa condominium in Punta Gorda Isles that combines one-story living with private outdoor space and direct access to the area's canal system. Located around Aqui Esta Drive and Purple Martin Drive, documented residences were built in the early 2000s and i

    Bass Inlet is a boutique waterfront condominium community at 320 Coldeway Drive in Punta Gorda, positioned along the Bass Inlet waterway within the Punta Gorda Isles area. Built in 2005, the low-rise condominium combines water views, boating-oriented living and a community pool with convenient a

    The best golf communities in Punta Gorda depend on how closely you want golf connected to your home. Heritage Landing stands out for newer resort-style living with an 18-hole course, while Seminole Lakes offers a smaller established gated golf neighborhood. Punta Gorda Isles places homeowners ne

    Calusa Creek is an established gated single-family neighborhood in Punta Gorda, Florida, located along the State Road 17 corridor northeast of downtown. The deed-restricted community combines relatively newer Florida homes with a community pool, playground, sidewalks, landscaped common areas and

    Charlevoi is an established 55+ condominium community at 150 Harborside Avenue near Charlotte Harbor and downtown Punta Gorda, Florida. The 81-unit community consists of East and West buildings dating primarily to 1973 and 1974, with elevators, a heated community pool, and residences that are pr

    Before buying a home in a Florida homeowners association, review much more than the monthly or quarterly HOA fee. Buyers should investigate the governing documents, current budget, reserve information, special assessments, association finances, meeting records, architectural restrictions, rental

    Breakers Court is a boutique waterfront condominium at 129 Breakers Court in Punta Gorda Isles, offering just four residences in a canal-front setting near Charlotte Harbor. Built in 2003, the condominium combines unusually spacious floor plans with elevator access, garage parking, a community p

    A CDD fee in Florida is a tax or assessment imposed by a Community Development District, a special-purpose local government that can finance, operate, and maintain authorized community infrastructure and facilities. CDD assessments are common in some master-planned developments and can help pay

    The fastest way to find out if a Florida home is in a mapped flood zone is to enter the property's exact address into the FEMA Flood Map Service Center. FEMA's current flood map can show whether the property is in a Special Flood Hazard Area and identify designations such as AE, VE, or X. But th

    Sarasota's coffee shops reveal something about the city that beaches and real estate listings alone cannot. Downtown cafés such as O&A Coffee and Supply and Breaking Wave serve the morning office and remote-work crowd, Project Coffee reflects the creative character of Burns Court and the Rosemar

    Peninsula Sarasota is a newly completed boutique luxury condominium on Golden Gate Point, immediately beside downtown Sarasota and surrounded by the waters of Sarasota Bay. The community contains just 23 residences across two contemporary buildings, creating a lower-density alternative to many l

    Burnt Store Golf Villas is a small villa-style residential community in Punta Gorda, Florida, near Burnt Store Isles and Twin Isles Country Club. Located along San Rocco Court in Charlotte County, the neighborhood offers primarily single-story residences in an established golf-oriented setting,

    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