I know of the following Business Networking events this coming week: Monday - Aug 11, 2008  - Sarasota County:   - - Venice - PNL Venice @ 12N - 1PM - Tuesday - Aug 12, 2008  - Manatee County:   - - Open Network Bradenton 11:45AM - 1PM Cost is $10 @ Stacey's Buffet 4848 14th St. W (US 41)   - - - Bradenton   - - Manatee Chamber - Business After Hours - 5 - 7PM Coastal Orthopedics & Pain Management 6015   - - - Pointe West Blvd  - Sarasota County:   - - Chamber of Commerce Power Networking Lunch 11:45AM to 1PM Cost is $15 @ Villa Francesco   - - - 1603 N Tamiami Tr   - - - 325 John Ringling Blvd, St Armands Square   - - North Port Business After 5 - 5 to 7PM - NP Diagnostic Imaging Center 14243 Tamiami Tr Wednesday - Aug 13, 2008  - Charlotte County:   - - Executive Network of Charlotte ... 08/09/2008

At the corner of Edgewater Dr & Lakeview Blvd, there is a small park, better know for its' boat ramp.  But this park also offers small trails (you can see in the pictures) as well as a gazebo.  There are benches, so this is not only a place to launch a boat, but a terrific way to spend a little time outside enjoying nature! =============================================================================== Title companies & mortgage brokers, help your borrowers- arrange to have their loan signed and notarized in their home, at their convenience by a Certified Notary Signing Agent (CNSA)  Southwest Florida Notaries is open for your mortgage closing 24/7 at your location (Based in Murdock, FL, near Port Charlotte FL, but covering all of Southwest Florida - Manatee, Sarasota, Charlotte, Desot... 08/03/2008

At the end of Harbor Blvd in Port Charlotte, sits the Port Charlotte Beach Complex.  This complex has a lot to offer Port Charlotte residents.  Plenty of parking, several grills and covered as well as uncovered tables.  It has a small beach area, fishing pier, boat launch ramp, pool (yes a pool at the beach!!!) and a Recreation Hall where you can rent for weddings and parties - up to 332 people. I have actually done several weddings at this building, as well as the beach area itself.  It is not uncommon on the weekends to see people out in the waters jet skiing, boating, and simply enjoying the area.  The Rec Hall hours are 9AM to 5 PM on Wednesdays, otherwise it is rented on first come basis. If you are ever in the Port Charlotte Area, check it out! ===================================... 08/03/2008

I know of the following Business Networking events this coming week: Monday - Aug 04, 2008  - Sarasota County:   - - Sarasota 'First Monday' Networking 5:30-7:30 - 5100 Station Way, Sarasota   Tuesday - Aug 05, 2008  - Manatee County:   - - Open Network Bradenton 11:45AM  Cost is $10 @ Stacey's Buffet 4848 14th St. W (US 41)   - - - Bradenton  - Sarasota County:   - - Chamber of Commerce Power Networking Lunch 11:45AM to 1PM Cost is $15 @ Chamber Boardroom   - - - 325 John Ringling Blvd, St Armands Square,  Wednesday - Aug 06, 2008 \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/  - ALL FLORIDA - Place your S.H.A.R.E.Florida food order today at your closest location! /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\... 08/03/2008

Located at 1020 El Jobean Rd, Port Charlotte, FL - on the north side of the Port Charlotte Town Center Mall While Joe Crackers Sportsgrille and Tiki Bar may be a sports bar (and believe me, there are PLENTY of TV's to watch LOTS of sports!) but one of my favorite reasons to go there are the wings.  I get what they call the Volcano wings, as they are supposed to be hot.  BTW, I've been told I no longer have any taste buds left.  But in all honesty, yes they do have a little kick, but they are sweet at the same time.  I don't get Bleu Cheese or Ranch, instead, I get additional volcano sauce, AND LOTS OF IT, to dip them in.  Boy is that good!  WOW!  Try it, especially if you like a sweet & spicy.  As I said, it also has lots of TV's to watch your favorite sports, large and small.  And if t... 08/01/2008

Riverwood Golf and Country Club in Port Charlotte, Florida Along a three mile stretch of the Myakka River, between Englewood and Port Charlotte is where the Riverwood Golf and Country Club can be found.  It's proximity to services, medical facilities, entertainment, airports, beaches and the interstate make the location very desirable.  Sprawling over 1,300 acres in Port Charlotte Florida, Riverwood Golf and Country Club is a luxurious place to call home. Complete with a private gulf beach at Manasota Key, Riverwood Golf and Country Club is home to some of the most sought after amenities in Southwest Florida; and the private beach is only the beginning!  Residents of Riverwood Golf and Country Club will enjoy the gated communities fitness center, library, conference center, fully staffe... 07/28/2008

The minute that you drive through the gate, you'll know that you're home. Kings Gate, located in Port Charlotte, Florida is the perfect place to call home, too!  With all the potluck dinners, community barbeques, holiday parties and ice cream socials, you'll feel like you've finally found the place you've been looking for.  But social gatherings aren't all this community is good for; at the recreation center you can enjoy billiards, softball, dancing, fitness classes, water aerobics, bridge, yoga, bocce ball, a fishing club, golf leagues and tennis at the lighted tennis courts!  As if that weren't enough, there are hobbies to pursue as well such as exercising, reading in the library, fine dining and crafts in the craft room.  Kings Gate has the largest heated pool and spa in Charlotte C... 07/22/2008

Grassy Point in Port Charlotte, Florida ~ Luxury Waterfront Homes ~ Florida at Its Best Exclusive, prestigious and luxurious, Grassy Point leaves nothing to be desired.  Located directly on the Port Charlotte waterfront, this gated community keeps professional security on staff 24/7 to ensure complete privacy and seclusion.  You'll feel like you're a million miles away, but actually you're in a location convenient to shopping, fine dining, hospitals, airports and plenty of activities. Grassy Point has no ugly views - in fact, it doesn't even have any typical views.  Every place you look you will see one of the beautiful landscapes Grassy Point has to offer - nature preserves, Charlotte Harbor, the private marina, protected wetlands and mangroves - just a few of the beautiful sights you'... 07/21/2008

Port Charlotte Florida Real Estate Port Charlotte, Florida is located in Charlotte County in Southwest Florida.  Located close to big cities such as Sarasota and Fort Myers, Port Charlotte has been recognized time and again as a wonderful place to live.  Most notably, Money Magazine awarded Port Charlotte a spot on their list of Best Places to Live. Port Charlotte is overflowing with outdoor activities.  There are 16 golf courses, plenty of spots to put your boat in the water (or take a ride on someone else's!) and tons of great fishing spots.  Port Charlotte is the perfect place to participate in outdoor activities, too, with its frequent breezes and average year-round temperate of 73 degrees.  This is truly paradise! This piece of paradise has room for all and provides an equal intere... 07/16/2008

A little south of the main Port Charlotte Town Center Mall, with all the brand name restaurants, there is an excellent Mexican Food Restaurant called LaEsperanza.  It was started in Fort Myers, then expanded into Punta Gorda.  Then they expanded into Port Charlotte.  After Hurricane Charlie severely damaged the Punta Gorda restaurant, they enlarged the Port Charlotte restaurant, and closed the Punta Gorda one.  It is located in the Charlotte Square shopping plaza at the corner of Forrest Nelson Blvd and US 41.  2150 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte.  Do a Google search of the restaurant, you will find many reviews mirror my liking of the restaurant.  I have been visiting either the Punta Gorda or Port Charlotte Restaurants for twelve to fourteen years (I can't remember exactly how long!)  ... 07/12/2008

I know of the following Business Networking events this coming week: Monday - May 12, 2008  - Sarasota County:   - - Venice - Power Networking Lunch 11:45 - 1PM Cost is $15 Tuesday - May 13, 2008  - Manatee County:   - - Open Network Bradenton 11:45AM  Cost is $10 @ Stacey's Buffet 4848 14th St. W (US 41)   - - - Bradenton  - Sarasota County:   - - Chamber of Commerce Speed Networking 5PM-7PM Cost is $10 to members   - - Chamber of Commerce Power Networking Lunch 11:45AM to 1PM Cost is $15 @ Siesta Key   - - - Oyster Bar 5238 Ocean Blvd, Sarasota  Wednesday - May 14, 2008  - Charlotte County:   - - Executive Network of Charlotte County 7:30AM-8:45AM @ Perkins Restaurant, 1700 Tamiami   - - - Trl Port Charlotte   - - Networking @ Noon, Noon-1PM Cost $11 (Resv Req) @ Whiskey Creek Grill, ... 05/11/2008

Grassy Point Estates is a luxury, gated community located in Port Charlotte, FL on a peninsula at the edge of Charlotte Harbor. The most exclusive waterfront community in Port Charlotte, Grassy Point Estates offers resale homes as well as vacant lots arranged around a private marina. Every property (i.e. lot) comes with a deeded dock in the marina. The marina is in plain site of open water and access is almost immediate - a boaters dream. Reach open water before your guests can take their seat.Deed-restrictions and the 24-hour guarded gate keep Grassy Point pristine. The atmosphere behind the gate is luxury and grandeur. Almost all the homes have been built in the last 10 years and are no less than 2500 square feet in size. There are mininum square footage requirements of 2,500, 3,000 o... 02/11/2008

Charlotte Harbor, 1/1 block home with carport, great rental, only $49,000! 1747 Mangoe St., Charlotte Harbor (Port Charlotte), FL 33980 and we have it under contract at $44,500. Our assignment fee is $4,500. It is a 1/1 1100+ total sq ft. good rental area and owner would be willing to discuss owner financing terms. Estimated repairs of 1-5k needed. Go here for details - http://buyahousefromray.com/1747mangoe This property was released to our wholesale buyers list yesterday, if you wish to get notified first of new properties, go here and signup for free - http://buyahousefromray.com/wholesalebuyers.aspx ------Ray HigdonReal Estate Investor/EntrepreneurFounder - Forever Wealth ClubSpeaker - http://www.foreclosuresdaily.com/ Real Estate Investments - http://www.buyahousefromray.com/ Capti... 11/28/2007

For all of you living in the Port Charlotte area, it is good to know that the health food store located on Tamiami Trail right next to Lowe's sells everything at 10% off every Thursday! That store is Sun Splash! AND you get that 10% off of everything you purchase, including items that you already have coupons for or that are on any other type of sale!!!That is such a great deal that I wait for Thursday every week to get all of the things I love - like those large bars of soap from France in Rose of Lavender fragrance - or lunch, which includes those fantastic feta cheese or avocado wraps from their well stocked deli!!!Be sure to check them out if you haven't already been there!!! 11/10/2007

I know of the following Business Networking events this coming week: Monday - None Tuesday   - Lee County - BNI Sunrise Chapter 7:30AM but come early to network!  Breakfast is FREE!   - - The Landings 4420 Flagship Dr (off McGregor Blvd) Fort Myers   - Manatee County - Open Network Bradenton 11:45AM  Cost is $10   - - Stacey's Buffet 4848 14th St. W (US 41) Bradenton   - Sarasota County - Chamber of Commerce Power Networking 12Noon Cost is $20 ($15 to members)   - - Pinos 100 Central 100 Central Ave, Sarasota Wednesday   - Charlotte County - Executive Network of Charlotte County   - - Perkins Restuarant, 1700 Tamiami Trail Port Charlotte   - Sarasota County Open Network Venice 11:45AM   - - Marco Polo 549 US 41 ByPass N (Bird Bay Plaza) Cost is $10   - Sarasota County - Chamber of Comme... 10/21/2007

I know of the following Business Networking events this coming week: Monday - None Tuesday   - Lee County - BNI Sunrise Chapter 7:30AM but come early to network!  Breakfast is FREE!   - - The Landings 4420 Flagship Dr (off McGregor Blvd) Fort Myers   - Manatee County - Open Network Bradenton 11:45AM  Cost is $10   - - Stacey's Buffet 4848 14th St. W (US 41) Bradenton   - Sarasota County - Chamber of Commerce Power Networking 12Noon Cost is $20 ($15 to members)   - - Stonewood Grill, 1894 Stickney Point Rd, Sarasota Wednesday   - Charlotte County - Chamber of Commerce 3rd Wednesday Coffee   - - Cultural Center of Charlotte County, 2280 Aaron St., Port Charlotte   - Sarasota County Open Network Venice 11:45AM   - - Marco Polo 549 US 41 ByPass N (Bird Bay Plaza) Cost is $10   - Sarasota Co... 10/14/2007

Today, I will be at my first Expo.  It is in Port Charlotte, at the House of Prime. It will have all kinds of vendors, from myself that does everything from Loan signings to weddings (in three states a Notary Public can do a wedding) to picture taking, cake making, vacations, and everything needed for a terrific wedding.  It is at 2020 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte from 12Noon to 5PM.           =============================================================================== Title companies & mortgage brokers, help your borrowers- arrange to have their loan signed and notarized in their home, at their convenience by a Certified Notary Signing Agent (CNSA) Browse The Rain for a qualified and Certified Notary Signing Agent in your area.   Southwest Florida Notaries is open for your mortgage... 10/14/2007

Here in Florida we have a lot of Mexican restaurants, some are good, some are not so great - but one stands out from all the rest: LA ESPERANZA RESTAURANT located at 2150 Tamiami Trail in Port Charlotte is THE place to go for Mexican food in this area!!! We recently had clients in town from Arizona and took them there for lunch. We informed them that this is as good as it gets here - we don't live in or near Mexico, so we can't judge Mexican food the way someone living in Arizona probably can (unless of course you are Mexican!). They liked it so much that they returned that evening on their own for a second meal! The following day they said that they would rate it in the top 5 Mexican restaurants that they had ever eaten in! Including restaurants in Mexico! That says something for what ... 09/19/2007

This is a question I get all the time when I tell people that I am a mobile notary & mortgage notary signing agent.  I am still amazed how many mortgage brokers and even title companies do not know what I do.  I always take the time to explain to them the basic concept about being the last person to go to your client (or you , if you are the borrower) and even sometimes these days, the only person the client sees in the whole process.  I tell them that we explain the documents, notarize them, then return them to the title company for processing and disbursement.  We are not the closing company, but we represent the title company, and as I said, even the mortgage broker him/herself!  If you are a Notary Signing Agent, tell as many people as you can, what it is you do.  It is important th... 09/02/2007

They say that a picture is worth a thousand words and I think this photo says it all! Port Charlotte is a quiet tropical paradise! With all of the canals that run throughout Port Charlotte, it is a boater's dream come true! The boats have some protection from the force of storm and hurricane winds and yet access to the rivers and harbor. Whether you are navigating down the Peace River or the Myakka River heading to Charlotte Harbor and then out to the Gulf of Mexico, it is a tranquil journey. You travel through breathtaking landscapes and have the opportunity to view our native wildlife on your journey. What a wonderful way to spend a day on the water!!!! 09/01/2007