Discover a range of lifestyle opportunities in Burn Store Lakes.
A deed restricted community established in 1972, which resulted in the creation of 1860 single-family lots and 170 multi-family lots, Burnt Store Lakes is a captivating place to call home. To date, approximately 25 percent of the total properties have been developed and are occupied by year-round and seasonal residents alike. Prior to becoming a residential community, Burnt Store Lakes was operated as a prosperous gladiolus flower farm.
Residential Opportunities – Burnt Store Lakes
Pride of ownership is abundant in Burnt Store Lakes, as displayed by the tasteful new entry to the community and carried out by the individual homeowners throughout the neighborhood. The homes range in size from 1,400 square feet to over 3,000 square feet, and currently are selling from the mid $100,000s to roughly $400,000. Most of the homes in the community generally range from 5- 15 years old.
Convenient Location – Burnt Store Lakes
Residents of Burnt Store Lakes have the opportunity to take advantage of the neighboring 27-hole executive golf course, marina and dining opportunities at Burnt Store Marina. For those desiring to take in Florida’s great outdoors, Burnt Store Lakes is within proximity to Babcock- Web Wildlife Management area, Charlotte Harbor Aquatic Preserve, Peace River Wildlife Center, Ponce De Leon Park and boat ramp, Burnt Store Marina and Pine Island’s Matlacha.
There are several shopping and dining options approximately 15 minutes away in downtown Punta Gorda (to the north) or nearby Cape Coral (to the south). For those sun seekers looking for the beach, Englewood/Venice, Boca Grande, Fort Myers/Lover’s Key/Sanibel are all about a 45-60 minute drive. With I-75 nearby, Fort Myers’s Southwest International Airport is within a 50-minute reach. (more…)
Michael Saunders is pleased to welcome Kaley Lewis to the Punta Gorda Office.
With a background in business finance, Kaley began his real estate career in the mortgage sector. After performing as a top producer, he soon elevated his position to both management and training roles. In 2005, he was offered a position to move to Florida, so he packed up and made his way from Kansas City.
Working with and learning from true professionals that sold properties, Kaley found real estate to be his calling. The transition from the finance end to selling property was very fluid, as he was able to incorporate the knowledge from both areas to help his customers in achieving their real estate goals.
Top-Producing REALTORS® Help Launch The Company’s Second Office In The Punta Gorda Market; And 23rd In Southwest Florida
PUNTA GORDA, Florida—(June 10, 2010)—The real estate team of Jennifer Calenda, Sandy Limberger and Ken and Sue Parr have joined Michael Saunders & Company in its new Burnt Store office, the company’s second in the Punta Gorda/Charlotte County market; and 23rd overall in Southwest Florida. The company recently opened its 22nd area office at 101 Taylor Street, in downtown Punta Gorda.
Known familiarly to their clients and customers as “The Calenda-Parr Team,” its four top-producing agents specialize in marina communities including Burnt Store Marina, Cape Harbour and Tarpon Point; the canal-front communities of Punta Gorda Isles, Burnt StoreIsles, and Pirate Harbor; Burnt Store corridor neighborhoods including Burnt Store Lakes, Burnt Store Village, Burnt Store Colony and Burnt Store Meadows; and properties in the city of Punta Gorda, along with neighboring golf course communities of Magnolia Landings and Heron’s Glen in North Ft. Myers.
“The Calenda-Parr Team brings one of the most accomplished records of success to buyers and sellers of waterfront and golf course properties in the greater Punta Gorda-Burnt Store area,” said Michael Saunders, company founder and CEO, from her office in downtown Sarasota, Florida. “Thanks to the team’s combined business, real estate and mortgage industry experience, their clients and customers are assured of being in the most capable hands possible. From our perspective, their affiliation with Michael Saunders & Company is another step toward our goal of staffing our new Punta Gorda and Burnt Store offices with the area’s brightest and most talented real estate professionals. I am delighted to welcome them on-board and look forward to the level of service and proficiency they will add to the company.”
The Calenda-Parr Team is headquartered in the new Burnt Store office of Michael Saunders & Company, located at 15500 Burnt Store Road, Suite 101, in Burnt Store; and can be reached by calling (941) 505-5555.
Posted by Michael Saunders & Company on June 11, 2010
Punta Gorda has faced hardships and overcome them with strength and unity. That same strength and unity has shaped their community into one that is entirely unique in the Southwest Florida area. It is a close-knit community that believes in hard work and teamwork – values it shares with Michael Saunders & Company. We are honored that our company has been welcomed into Punta Gorda with such open arms, and we look forward to a long and lasting relationship with its outstanding family of residents.
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Posted by Michael Saunders & Company on May 26, 2010
The city of Punta Gorda is located between Sarasota and Fort Myers at the mouth of beautiful Charlotte Harbor. Its fine location allows for endless recreation. The deep harbor and 75 miles of deep sailboat water canal frontage make it an excellent sailing and boating location, as listed by numerous magazines and sailing publications.
The homes range in style from canal front homes to waterfront condos. The charismatic Downtown area boasts many historic homes. The residential areas near the heart of downtown feature many brick streets lined with huge royal palms. Several Key West-style homes boast tin-roofs and charming verandas. Smaller bungalows sit slightly further inland and evoke memories of the fishing village of yesteryear.
Revitalized and Refreshed: Discover the charms of downtown Punta Gorda. Image courtesy of tampabay.com.
The City of Punta Gorda was founded in 1882 by Colonel Isaac Trabue on 30 acres of land on the southern shore of Charlotte Harbor. A fire downtown destroyed almost all of Punta Gorda in 1905. After this disaster, the city council mandated all new businesses and homes be constructed of brick or concrete. After the completion of the first bridge across Charlotte Harbor in 1921, the great Florida boom reached the fishing village of Punta Gorda, and several key structures were built including City Hall, the Old Courthouse, Charlotte High School and the Punta Gorda Ice Plant
An Area of Revitalization – Downtown Punta Gorda
In 2004, the damage Hurricane Charley inflicted on the Punta Gorda area included many homes, structures and historical landmarks. A number of revitalization projects took place in the following years involving federal grants for restorations and amenities throughout the downtown corridor. Laishley Park Municipal Marina was constructed along Charlotte Harbor, the second largest harbor in the State of Florida with world-class fishing and access to the Gulf of Mexico. The marina has 85 boat slips and a boat launch for public use. A newly constructed Boat and Sail Club at Alice Park offers a kayak and canoe launch, along with powerboat dockage. The new construction of the Charlotte Event Center on Charlotte Harbor will bring culture and special events to the downtown corridor, and 800 new hotel rooms and restaurants add charm to the historic and downtown feel of the city. (more…)
