Take a look at some of the great things Charlotte County, Florida has to offer. These resources are designed to help you move and get settled, and to acquaint you with the area after your move.
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| Mower Repair | |
| Mobile Mower Repair - Call Dwight Mertens @ Mobile Mower Repair 941-380-3685. Summer Specials Call for details. Email: mobilemowerrepair@yahoo.com WE Come to Your House "Doctor Dwight for mower repairs" | |
| Local AREA Realtors | |
| Charryl Youman - Charryl Youman Prudential Florida Realty Venice 941-468-5215 VENICE | |
| Georgia Paula Hepner - Call her @ 239-443-7366 She services CAPE CORAL and FORT MYERS | |
| Jay Lagace - Jay's RE/MAX Realty Team E-mail: jlagace@comcast.net Day telephone: 239-443-8795 Evening telephone: 239-443-8795 SERVES CAPE CORAL and FORT MYERS AREAS | |
| Jean Fox - Jean Fox Prudential Palms Realty Sarasota 941-350-2411 SARASOTA | |
| Lori Ann Mertens - Lori Ann Mertens 941-457-7072 Email: loriannmertens@yahoo.com C21 Aztec Specializing in your needs in PUNTA GORDA and PORT CHARLOTTE | |
| Sue Paskert - Sue serves Tampa area and the islands around Tampa. Sue's Phone 813-927-9329 | |
| Mortgage | |
| Bank of America Holly Lewicki - Call Holly direct @ Mobile: (941) 456-5068 Fax: (866) 614-5854 Mortgage Loan Officer/Holly Lewick 14299 N. Tamiami Trail North Port, FL 34287 | |
| Bank of America Janet Jones - Janet Jones Bank of America Englewood 941-698-2009 | |
| Becky Sikorski - Becky Sikorski Comunity Home Mortgage Port Charlotte 941-764-8228 | |
 CHARLOTTE STATE BANK - LOANS & BANKING |
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| Florida Central Credit Union - Call 813-874-2424 | |
| M & I Bank Mortgage Banker - Call James Jerome At M & I Bank 941-228-0806 | |
| Sunrise Financial - Come Aboard with Sunrise Financial, Let us make your mortgage a breeze. Call Barb or Brandie @ 941-255-5566. | |
 WELLS FARGO HOME MORTGAGE - HOME LOANS Call Todd for your Home Loans 941-624-4804 x 11 |
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| AIR CONDITIONING | |
| Croy's Cooling - Call Henry or Tracy @(941) 639-9914 for your air conditioning & Heating needs. or eamil:croyscooling@earthlink.net | |
| Appliance Repair Companies | |
| Mr Appliance - Justin Tuck (In Home Service Professional) 1-866-586-8788 | |
| Appraisers | |
| Brian Orth - Brian Orth & Associates Real Estate Appraisers Sarasota 941-920-5342 | |
| Diamond Appraisals - Renee Robins with Diamond Appraisals 941-650-1557 Port Charlotte, FL Email: renee_jewels@yahoo.com | |
| Lemonde Valuation Services, Inc. - Call David Lemonde Real Estate Appraiser 941-460-9502 | |
| Area Home Inspectors | |
| Home Team Inspection Service - Call John or Jeannie Davis @ 941-624-6427 or fax 941-624-6739. Call for your Home Team Inspection. | |
| Weather Vane, Inc. - Call Paul or Kim @ (941) 255-3858 for a complete, professional home inspection. Call to schedule your inspection today! Our email: weathervaneinc@msn.com ASHI Certified | |
| Area Information | |
| Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce - Area Information on Charlotte County. | |
 Community Information - free community profiles |
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| Englewood Cape Haze Area Chamber of Commerce - Area information for Englewood & Cape Haze. | |
| Local Information - research local area info, stats, and events | |
| North Port Area Chamber of Commerce - Area information on North Port. | |
| Sarasota Chamber of Commerce - Area information on Sarasota. | |
| Area Organizations | |
| Elks Club - Welcome to the BPO Elks of the USA. With more than 1.1 million members in more than 2,100 local lodges nationwide, the Elks are one of the largest and most active fraternal organizations in the world! | |
 Florida 4 H - The Florida 4-H Youth Development Program. Email Pam your 4-H request. Pam.Phillippe@charlottefl.com or call 941) 764-4340 |
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| Women's Council of Realtors - We are a community of real estate professionals creating business opportunities, developing skills for the future and achieving our individual potential for success | |
| Attorneys & Counselors | |
| Icard, Merrill, Cullis, Timm. Furen & Ginsburg, P. A. - A website created as a public service for owners of waterfront property, it is intended to inform & educate people on a wide variety of important issues affecting waterfront properties. Email David Levin @ dlevin@icardmerrill.com with any questions. Or call 941-629-6319. | |
| Charlotte CO Sheriff Crime Unit | |
| Crime Unit - Call 941-764-6796 or 941-764-1533 for Crime Prevention or Neighborhood Watches. | |
| Child Care Resource & Referral | |
| Child Care Resource & Referral - Everyone looking for Child care call 941-255-1650, 3028 Caring Way #4 Port Charlotte, FL 33952 or 863-494-5233, 6 East Hickory St Arcadia, FL 34266. | |
| Design Companies | |
| A L M Designs & Decorating - Decorating Homes and Lives....Call Melissa Fresard @(941) 276-1969 for your high quality Interior Decorating needs. | |
| B J's Design, Inc - Windows & More, Custom Draperies, Top Treatments, Blinds, Shades, Reupholstering, Bedding, Wallpaper, Shutters. Call BJ @ 941-473-3979 | |
| Pamela Brunderman - Pamela Brunderman with Brunderman Interiors Port Charlotte 914-414-7647 cell | |
| Disaster Cleaning Companies | |
| After A Disaster - Robin Lindecamp After A Disaster call 941-391-0449 | |
| EMERGENCY/FIRE/SHERIFF | |
| Charlotte County Sheriff'sOffice - Charlotte County Sheriff's Office 7474 Utilities Road Punta Gorda or call 941-639-2101 Integrity, Honesty, Character | |
| Electricians | |
| Integrity Electric - Call Bob Overcash @ 941-628-1993 Full Electrical Services Specializing in Lighting your home. | |
| Reeves Eletric Service - Call Jan or Wade for your Electric service @ 941-629-0736 | |
| Handyman Services | |
| The Mailboxman Commercial & Residential - Call Don 941-391-7501 Handyman Services 24 Hours a day 7 days a week | |
| Insurance Company | |
| Mike Martin, State Farm Insurance Agent - Mike Martin Punta Gorda 941-421-2592 | |
| Time Insurance Company - Call 941-637-1106 for you insurance needs. | |
| Local Weather | |
| Local Weather - forecasts, weather patterns, radars.... | |
| Maps | |
 Mapquest - maps, driving directions, road trip planner.... |
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| Marinas | |
| Punta Gorda Marina - Call Punta Gorda Marina @ 639-2750 or stop by at 25096 Marion Avenue Punta Gorda (Near the Hospital). | |
| Medical Information | |
| Family Vision Care Optometric - Michael Wesson, OD 941-575-5154 Email: idocwess1@comcast.net | |
| SW Florida Veterinary Services - Dr Richard Hall Lake Suzy 941-625-6610 | |
| Wal Mart Vision Center - Wal Mart Vison Center Punta Gorda 941-575-5154 | |
| Wal Mart Vision Center - Wal Mart Vision Center Kings Hwy Port Charlotte 941-625-5359 | |
| Miscellaneous Category | |
| A A Pets and Food - Andy & Michelle Brooks 941-743-3045 | |
| Batteries Plus Port Charlotte - Port Charlotte 941-766-1400 1690 Tamiami Trail | |
| Burke Management Consultants - Call Paul Burke @ 941-223-8377 or fax 941-475-2128 or email Paul@BurkeManagementConsultants.com | |
| Kallis European Specialities - Email: kallis1@earthlink.net or call 941-627-1413 2420 Tamiami Trail Port Charlotte (Hwy 41 and Miday Blvd). | |
| Scrappin' Sisters Scrapbook Store - Call Darlene St. Pierre Call 941-613-6800 | |
| Tires Plus Total Car Care - Call 941-629-7143 4221 Kings Hwy Port Charlotte | |
| Touch of Class Car Wash - Call 941-629-8989 or 941-764-6808 TWO locations in Port Charlotte 4732 Tamiami Trail or 2105 Tamiami Trail | |
| Xactly Difrent World of Products - Lisa Carpenick, Sales Manager 941-204-0174. Unique Pieces of Paradise for your home. (Indoor & Outdoor). For your special discount call Lisa. | |
| Moving, Hauling or Storage | |
| Blevins Repair - Call David Blevins for your Mobil Home Mover, Park Models Our Speciality, No Job Too Small. FREE ESTIMATES Call 239-656-6955 or 239-851-1264. | |
| NEWS | |
| The Green Sheet Newspaper - Stephanie @ The Green Sheet Newspaper 941-206-1900 | |
 WINKTV WEBSITE - Local News,Weather & Sports Website |
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| Notary | |
| Susan Decker Notary - Susan Decker Certified Notary Signing Agent 941-276-3260 Port Charlotte, Email: suziesnotaryservices@yahoo.com | |
| Nutrition or Health Companies | |
| American Insurance Agency of Florida - Call Christina Brewer, Licensed Agent-Specializing in Quality Affordable Health Insurance @941-416-6528 or email cbrewer10@hotmail.com | |
| Care+Van Nursing Resource Transportation Company - Non-emergency Transportation wheelchair or Stretcher Call Mick Varvel @ 941-366-1815 (Sarasota, FL) for details. | |
| Nursing Resources Home Health Services - Nursing Resources Venice, FL, call Pat Stahl @941-485-1837 or email SRQHmenHlth@aol.com | |
| The Panella Group - Your Nutritional and Financial Health is Our Concern, call Elaine @ 1-800-772-6355 or email elainepanella@shaklee.net | |
| Pest Control | |
| Custom Pest Control - Call Bryan @ 941-488-1715; email: harleyman100@comcast.net Termite Specialist: Sarasota & Surrounding Counties. NO MORE PEST: 1 Year Guarantee. | |
| Phone Book Ads | |
| Advantage Pages - Call Jeannie Hudler 941-380-5702 or 941-627-1055 x 106 for your Yellow page ad. | |
| Photography | |
| Randall Burns Photography - Nation wide Photographer based in Denver metro area but will travel. Call Randall or Vera for detail. (Awesome photographers). | |
| Pool Services | |
| Casa Pools - Call or email Brad at Casa Pools 941-625-5056 or email: casapools@hotmail.com | |
| Klear Pool Services - Call Klear Pool Services for Serive, Repair, Parts and Experience 1-866-426-5858 or 941-766-9898. | |
| RENTALS = Seasonal or Annual Rentals | |
| Gulf Coast Management & Maint - A Management & Rental Company For Seasonal Rental Homes call Kurt or Karen at 941-697-3194 or email gcmm@gls3c.com | |
| Realty Management - Call Susan or Julie at Realty Management for your rental needs. 941-625-3131 | |
| Rent Me Florida - Call Connie Nowell 941-628-0949 for area rentals. | |
| Relocation Links | |
| Moving Center - Moving Estimates, Truck Rental, Moving Supplies and Storage | |
 National Weather - find weather info anywhere in the US |
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| Official City Websites - find area info websites across the world! | |
| US State Departments of Education - see the list of all 50 states | |
| USPS' Movers Guide - help for planning and executing your move | |
| Restoration & Conservation | |
| Gene McCall Conservation & Restoration - Unique, full service antique restoration firm specializing in the restoration of English,American and Continential furniture, sculpture, and objets d'art' of the 18th & 19th centuries. | |
| Schools | |
| Charlotte County Public Schools - Information on K-12 for Charlotte County. | |
| Private School Directory - Directory of Charlotte County non-public schools. | |
| Sarasota Schools - | |
 School Information - free school profiles |
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| State dept. of education - school reports, statistics, demographics.... | |
| - Charlotte County directory of non-public schools. | |
| Shipping Companies | |
| MBA Business Service Center - Call 941-764-6245 Or stop by 3821 B Tamiami Trail Port Charlotte | |
| Office 'N' Post Shipping Company - Call 941-255-1444 or visit Town & Country Shopping Plaza 4265 Tamiami Trail #E Port Charlotte | |
| Sightseeing Cruises | |
| Bay Watch Sightseeing Cruises - Call Captain Bruce or Patty @ 941-475-3168 for your Sunset Cruise or other types of cruises, call for details. | |
| Surveying Companies | |
| Strayer Surveying & Mapping - Call 941-624-4900 or fax 941-624-3471 or visit 335 Tamiami Trail Port Charlotte, FL | |
| Tax Information | |
| First-time homeowners - | |
| Homeowner deductions information - | |
| How to report moving expenses - | |
| Rose Tax Service - For your tax service needs call Sierra today @(941) 624-5877 or 456-9187. Complete Tax Preparation. | |
| Selling your home - | |
| Title Companies | |
| Stewart Title - Title Company - 941-255-0377 for your title needs. | |
| Virtual Assistance | |
| Virtual Assistance At Its Best - Call Shiela Locatelli Wallace @ 941-697-2755,fax 866-416-3964 or email: infor@VAAtitsBest.com Sheila is a Support Service Coordinator, Real Estate Professional Assistant. Handling the Details while you manage the Business. | |
| Western Wear | |
| Rockin 3 Western Wear - Call Beverly for your Western Wear @ 941-639-3307 or visit the store @ 3405 S. Tamiami Trail Punta Gorda, FL 33950 | |
| Woodworking | |
| Gary's Woodshop - Call Gary @ 941-456-5224 for your Custom Woodworking Project. | |
