Winter 2009-2010 forecast from Accuweather
"The areas that will be hit hardest this winter by cold, snowy weather will be from New England through the Appalachians and mid-Atlantic, including North Carolina."
Accuweather's Chief Meteorologist and Expert Long Range Forecaster Joe Bastardi has released an early prediction for this coming winter he believes that this winter will be the "Snowiest in Over 5 Years NYC to D.C.".
NOT LOOKING FORWARD TO SHOVELING SNOW FROM OCTOBER TO APRIL?
How about a change in Lattitude?
Gorgeous Florida Lot is minutes from Golf Courses, Beaches and Charlotte Harbor!
You are bidding on the DOWN PAYMENT of a highly desirable 80x125 homesite on Gadsen Avenue just minutes from boating, beaches, golf, tennis, spring training, shops, restaurants and much more!
The sale price is a steal at $10,995!
You are bidding on the DOWN PAYMENT of this highly desirable home site.
THIS IS THE ONE YOU HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR!! Outstandingly beautiful and located
Close to Charlotte Harbor and the Myakka River
THIS AUCTION IS FOR
THE DOWN PAYMENT.
Ever dream of living near a golf course??
There are several golf courses within a couple of miles from this lot even a LIGHTED GOLF COURSE. You can be on the boat all day then play a round of golf that night!
Duffy's Golf Center is a public golf facility featuring s a lighted 18 hole executive golf course plus a limited practice range, a golf shop, and club repair services.
Here is a home on the corner of David Blvd and McCall Road- just a couple of blocks away (listed at $350,000.00).
This property is in the “HOT” area for new homes- near the Myakka River at the mouth of Charlotte Harbor in Englewood with a Port Charlotte address, close to EVERYTHING!
We are building several homes within a couple of miles of this lot right now!
We would love to build you a home, but there is ABSOLUTELY no obligation to build on this lot now or ever! VERY IMPORTANT-- This lot will NOT NEED Scrub Jay permitting.
The property taxes are only $393 per year and title is clear, no mobile homes are allowed in the area. The lot dimensions are 80 x 125 (10,000-sq. ft.).
Here is a beautiful house nearby!
There is no time limit to build, no mandatory association dues or maintenance fees which also makes this property a fabulous investment! Canal lots just blocks away have sold for $225,000.00 and up!
This gorgeous home is being built over on David Boulevard.
Typical homes are 3 bedroom, 2 or 3 bath, 2-car garage.
The following maps give an idea of the location of the lot.
Nearby Oyster Creek Golf and Country Club is semi-private and with competitive pricing.
The Myakka River (which goes directly into Charlotte Harbor ) is just to the east and the Gulf of Mexico to the west!
The 8,592-acre Myakka State Forest is just blocks away!
Myakka State Forest has four recreational trails (approx. 20 miles total) which are used for hiking, off-road bicycling and horseback riding. In addition to the maintained trails, there are 30 miles of unmarked roads and trails available. The 4 mile Foresman Boulevard Trail begins right around the corner!!
Beautiful wildlife is abundant in the area.
MEET THE NEWEST NEIGHBOR!!
This family of Sandhill Cranes is posing in front of the State Forest near the Gulf Cove entrance to the Foresman Trail. Florida Sandhill Cranes mate for life. The mother and father Sandhill Cranes both care for their young. Juvenile Sandhill Cranes, big as they are, can't fly until a certain age, and so the parents stay earthbound until the young learn to fly.
And here is a Gopher Turtle recently spotted in the neighborhood.
click here to learn more about these native reptiles
Charlotte County has consistent growth year after year- and it just keeps getting better and better!
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In the1970’s the county's population more than doubled, from 27,000 to 58,000
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During the Regan Era, the population increased to more than 90,000
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In 1994, the population neared 125,000
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Enrollment of school-age children has soared, as families with younger children discover the county as an ideal place to raise a family -- Link to the Charlotte County Schools
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Designated as one of the "10 Greatest Places to Sail in the United States" by SAIL magazine
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Ranked "Third Best Place to Live and Play Golf in America" by Golf Digest; "... golf has surpassed baseball as the national pastime for a generation of Americans now more than intent on playing than watching sports."
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Named #5 in MONEY magazine's "Best Places to Live in the South"
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Designated as one of "America's Best Healthy Places to Retire" by U.S. News & World Report.
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TripAdvisor™ TravelCast named Englewood, Florida a "Top Ten U.S. Destination for 2009"
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Forbes magazine has listed it in the top five small places in America in which to live and work
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NOW OPEN!
The Medical School and new hospital opened in September 2004 in Lakewood Ranch -in addition to the 8 hospitals in the area- imagine having this level of healthcare just an hour away! (*** on a personal note- I can say from experience that they have one of the best, fastest, cleanest, nicest Emergency Departments I have ever been too, both professionally and as a patient, parent of a patient, and wife of a patient***)
With the outstanding growth, the area has predominately new homes--most are less than 3 years old-- with more being built every day!
Charlotte County is a jewel of a natural habitat conveniently nestled between Sarasota and Ft. Myers on the Southwest Gulf Coast of Florida.
This unique harbor and beach community and its barrier islands boast 129 square miles of dazzling waters and aquatic preserves, 12 miles of beaches with silky white sand. It is no wonder that Charlotte County tops all the national BEST PLACES TO LIVE LISTS! With thousands of plant species, hundreds of hiking trails, a wealth of marine life, a Federal wildlife refuge, clean air, and most importantly- YEAR ROUND warm sunshine makes it a very special blend of tranquility and amenities.
Charlotte County is blessed with two pristine freshwater rivers, the Peace River and Myakka River, which flow into the saltwater environs of Charlotte Harbor and Lemon Bay, which in turn flow into the Gulf of Mexico. The estuary created by the mixing of these bodies of freshwater and saltwater spreads over 270 square miles and is an important ecological breeding ground for numerous fish, bird and animal species.
The 270 square miles of pristine waterways combined with unspoiled upland regions provide plenty of outdoor fun. You’ll never tire of the wide range of recreational activity choices ranging from wilderness and aquatic eco tours, bird watching,WORLD CLASS fishing, canoeing, kayaking, hiking, biking, diving, sailing, and boating to strolls on the beach, shelling, and exploring historic communities. Combine that with gorgeous year round sunshine, waterfront shopping and dining, and you have pure paradise! And don’t forget world class fishing.
Fishing is more than a pastime here, it is an obsession, with numerous tournaments and excellent fishing for TARPON! ! , Snook, red fish, spotted sea trout and more all year round!
No less than 20 Marinas are in the area! If you want to buy or rent a boat, go on a romantic sight seeing cruise or an eco-tour, join a partial ownership club, take a deep sea fishing charter, store, launch your boat, or find overnight shore power and water for your yacht -- you can do it nearby!
There are SO MANY AWESOME overnight boating destinations that are all LESS THAN 2 HOURS BY BOAT!!!
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South Seas - Named Number Three Among The 10 Best Family Beach Resorts
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Useppa -No Bridges, No Cars, No Crowds
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'Tween Waters - Sand. Surf. Sunshine. Smiles.
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Cabbage Key - Little Cottages, No Cars, famous for being the place Jimmy Buffet had his "Cheeseburger in Paradise"!
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Cayo Costa - Primitive Cabins or Anchor out on your boat for 9 miles of unspoiled beaches!
There is a beautiful brand new marina at Charlotte Harbor with both wet and dry storage.
Residents and tourists alike keep coming back to
Fisherman’s Village Waterfront mall and marina with attractions that include fishing, sailing, water sports, sightseeing sunset cruise boats, live entertainment, special events.
With Sarasota and Tampa an easy trip to the North, and Fort Myers and Naples to the South, Englewood enjoys the enviable position of blending the excitement of a major metropolitan area with the laid-back atmosphere of its rural roots.
Unspoiled and unhurried and undeniably beautiful, Charlotte Harbor, Englewood Beach and the Gulf Islands are only minutes away from this lot. Here is a pod of Dolphins we ran into on a gorgeous Sunday in March in the Gulf- so incredible to see them up close!
The sandy-white gulf beaches are VERY clean, non-commercial (zoning prohibits high-rises) and family oriented with large clean facilities. The water is so clear with lots of seashells and shark teeth waiting to be found.
Charlotte County’s beaches are another of Florida’s Best-Kept Secrets; easily accessible yet quiet and remote enough to attract abundant bird life, dolphins, sea turtles and other wildlife. There are no big crowds here, just plenty of white sand lapped by gentle waves from the Gulf of Mexico decorated with colorful shells.
Don Pedro Island State Recreation Area is a barrier island park accessible only by boat with white sandy beaches stretching for a mile right on the Gulf of Mexico. Park facilities include picnic pavilion, tables, grills, outdoor showers and restrooms.
The Stump Pass Beach State Recreation Area is located at the southernmost end of Manasota Key near Englewood. It has limited free parking and is a great place to get a feel of what Florida was like many years ago. It has no lifeguards, but it‘s not crowded and you can walk the beach from the Gulf of Mexico to the Bay and witness spectacular sunsets.
Port Charlotte Beach Park on Charlotte Harbor is located on Harbor Boulevard in Port Charlotte. There are great amenities here, including a swimming pool, boat ramps, fishing pier and extensive recreation and sports facilities.
In 2002, the Charlotte County Parks & Recreation division completed a $2.7 million renovation to
Englewood Beach, including a 1,000-foot boardwalk, new shaded shelters, fully accessible pavilions and rest room and shower Facilities, adding to Charlotte County’s wonderful visitor amenities.
2008 American League Champions
Tampa Bay Rays
Spring Training in Port Charlotte!
Professional baseball returns to Port Charlotte, Florida, in February 2009 when the Tampa Bay Rays kick off spring training in the new Charlotte Sports Park. Thanks to a $27 million dollar renovation, the stadium will be completely on par with the best facilities in the Grapefruit League!
Click here to get on the priority list for Spring Training season tickets!
Come see the AL Champions in your own back yard!
More than 125 public and private courses dot the Lee, Collier, and Charlotte County coastline-with more on the way! In fact, this area may have more golf per capita than just about any other place in the country.
There at least a dozen golf courses within 20 minutes of this immediate area that provide a huge selection of spectacular settings bathed by gulf breezes. Challenging, well-maintained fairways that provide a new golfing experience with every round.
Even a TPC in nearby Sarasota! There are so many courses near the lot that the fees are competitive and easy to get times! And not 20 miles away- you can play the very same course President George W. Bush plays during the winter months: Gasparilla on Boca Grande! With golf notables such as Chi Chi Rodriguez, Ken Venturi, Nolan Henke, and Nancy Lopez, Paula Creamer known to be spending more and more time in Southwest Florida, you could be hobnobbing with the pros! AND- Less than one hour away- you could have the GOLF LESSON OF A LIFETIME- The David Leadbetter Golf Academy offers a wide range of instructional programs to golfers of all ages and abilities.
Many new upscale shopping centers and a myriad of stores are in nearby Port Charlotte (including Sam's Club, Home Depot, Marshall's, Circuit City, and Target). 
Conveniently located minutes away is Town Center Shopping Mall, a large full service mall with a variety of national (Dillard’s, Macy’s) and local stores and restaurants. This center opened recently is less than 5 minutes from the lot.
And so many restaurants! From national chains to quaint waterside dining -I guarantee you will never be able to visit them all! (click here for a list) The activities in this area are endless!
Imagine yourself being on PERMANENT VACATION! 
YOU ARE BIDDING ON THE DOWN PAYMENT OF THIS LOT. The sale price is $10,995.00. Upon the close of bidding, I will OWNER FINANCE the balance, regardless of credit history. The terms are 9% over 3 to 15 years in a land contract. All taxes will be kept up-to-date. Upon completion of payment, you will be furnished with a land warranty deed, either by recording directly with the county (for additional $225 document and recording fee) or through a title company (all title insurance, closing and recording fees to be paid by buyer).
A DOWNPAYMENT MUST BE RECEIVED WITHIN 5 DAYS OF END OF AUCTION.
DOWNPAYMENT MUST BE RECEIVED WITHIN 5 DAYS OF END OF AUCTION.
I have been building homes in Florida for over 30 years and in the Englewood/Port Charlotte area for over 20 years. I use my experience to hand pick lots such as this one that will make excellent home sites.
As a Florida Registered Residential Contractor for over 30 years, I would be happy to answer any questions about the area. Please feel free to contact me by e-mail or call 941-228-3305 from 9 am to 5 pm EST. Ask me about all the homes we have built for our eBay customers!
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Please make sure ALL of your questions are answered BEFORE you place a bid. Serious Bidders Only
PLEASE - do NOT bid if you do not intend to pay !!
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If arrangements for payment have not been made in 5 days from end of auction the property will be relisted!
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We live, work and play in the area- you should too!
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We have MANY happy customers who have come to visit us and see their new Florida homesite- we would love to meet YOU! Don’t just check out our positive feedback-PLEASE come look at the property in person! References available upon request.
You can e-mail me and I will send you the official State of Florida Web site link to verify that I am a legitimate Florida Registered Residential Contractor for over 30 years.
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Here is a picture I just took last Memorial Day, hurry up and bid so you can start enjoying all the beautiful Florida sunsets!
Charlotte Harbor
Bridge to Englewood Beach
This picture is of beautiful BOCA GRANDE, an island community off of Charlotte Harbor. It is known to be a favorite vacation spot for the Bush family for years.
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