Nancy Elliott

Once again Punta Gorda,Fl. shines. Fisherman's Village Yacht Basin was named "Marina of the Year" by Marina Dock Age Magazine recently at the International Marina and Boatyard Conference in Fort Lauderdale. "This is the big one" according to Jim Branch, dockmaster. This is an impressive award because this magazine is the only one in America specifically for the marina industry. Dock Age has thousands of subscribers and works closely with the American Marina Association. One award is handed out for best large marina and one for best small marina. Fisherman's Village Yacht Basin received the best small marina award with it's 145 slips. The award for best large marina went to Ko Olina Marina in Kapolei, Hawaii with 330 slips. Fisherman's Village is aligned with the city in it's goal to make Punta Gorda a desireable boating destination.

After Hurricane Charley ravaged Fisherman's Village it's was transformed to include new fixed concrete docks and dock equipment, a 112 foot fuel dock, a fire suppession system and a 120 foot T-dock for large vessels. The underground fuel system was replaced with a state of the art facility that can automatically detect leaks.

At the award ceremony in Fort lauderdale, the magazine emphsized the marina's customer service. "Open to the public" the Yacht Basin has more than 1.5 million visitors every year that return to it's 145 slips, available daily, weekly, monthly or long term. Customers have access to showers, laundry, sewage pump out station at the fuel dock, an air conditioned boater's day room, a ship's store, a heated pool and tennis courts. Next door to the marina is the Fisherman's Village complex of 47 villas, 33 shops and five restaurants.

Talk about having it all. You can come and stay on your boat or in a villa. Shop, eat, and be entertained by live music. swimming pool, tennis courts, and boat charter trips and fishing. Did I mention the most beautiful sunsets you ever want to see every night. for more information and photos go to http://www.fishville.com/. Punta Gorda is, the best small, laid back city.

These excerpts came from an artcle in the Sun Newspaper on February 1,2009, written by one of my favorite staff writers Greg Martin, who was gracious to allow me to share this newsworthy award with you.

The real estate market is in peak season and is HOT. Great deals are happening daily. Sales are up and prices are where you want to see them. Don't miss out this opportunity. Let me help, contact me by email or I'm just a phone call away. 941-639-5780, http://nancyelliott.com

Nancy Elliott

Landmark Realty - Punta Gorda, Fl.

It's been another gorgeous day in southwest Florida. Sunny, eighty degrees and a light breeze rustling through the palm trees.

I spent several hours sitting outside with friends Christmas night in Cape Coral. As we enjoyed the evening and each other's compamy I noticed many jets, of all sizes, coming in for a landing into Fort Myers. Jets were still coming in at midnight. I kept thinking how happy the passangers must be knowing that they are out of the cold, ice and snow and landing soon in an evening temperature of seventy degrees. The weather is forecast to continue with these sunny and warm days through to New Year's at least.

Don't you wish you were here? Landmark Realty has many seasonal and annual rentals. From condos, to homes with pools, waterfront, golfcourses. There are still a few properties available. It's a great way to spend time away from winter. It's also a great way to find out if you want to buy property here while there are still good deals.

Come on down. Give me a call on your way, or when you arrive here. I'll be happy to show you my back yard.

Nancy Elliott - Landmark Realty

My family back in southern New Hampshire has been without power and with cold winter temp's since last week's severe ice storm. I feel for them, I really do. This is the time of year they want to be here. I don't blame them. That is why I moved here almost fifteen years ago. I could no longer take the long, cold winters in northern Vermont. What is interesting is Florida has four seasons too, although much more subtle than most areas of the country. I love all the seaons here. Summer is a favorite. Yes it get's hot July through September, but the afternoon showers cool it down to a comfortable range by late afternoon, early evening. In fact I find it hotter up north in the summer, because the haze tends to hold in the warm air. Many of those residents still don't have central AC. The air here is some of the clearest and cleanest I have lived in or visited. I believe this allows the hot air to rise quicker and higher into the atmosphere instead of the haze holding it close to the ground. I find it's easier to cool off from the heat than warm up from the cold. Having said that, let me tell you how wonderful it is to live on Charlotte Harbor, the second largest natural harbor in the state. I live in Pirate Harbor www.pirateharbor.com, a small, beautiful, laidback subdivision with direct access to Charlotte Harbor and the Gulf of Mexico through Boca Grande pass. This area is well known for it's sport fishing, sailing, golfing and the beautiful white sandy beaches and tropical blue waters surrounding the Gulf Barrier Islands. Punta Gorda a quaint, historic city of just under 20,000 is only short drive away. Punta Gorda has wonderful residential communities as well, that fit the lifesyles for boating, fishing, golfing, equestrians, retirees and just loafing around. We have quality schools, hospitals, and all denominations of places to worship. Did I mention dining, shopping and entertainment? We have it all. Go to www.nancyelliott.com and click on links of interest for specific informational sites about this unique area. The new Charlotte Harbor Events Center, on the harbor recently opened. The Wyvern Hotel just opened with upscale dining and rooms, and a tapas bar outdoors on the rooftop overlooking the harbor. Fisherman's Village offers waterfront shopping, dining, lodging and docking. A riverwalk from Fishville along the Peace River (flows into Charlotte Harbor) in Punta Gorda will soon become a reality. There is much more to go on about, but I think you get the idea. Contact me for more information about my backyard, you won't be disappointed.

Nancy Elliott "Dedicated To Client Satisfaction"