Local Resources
Take a look at some of the great things North Port and Port Charlotte have 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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| Direct Access to Local MLS | |
| Englewood, Venice MLS - This is the best source for listings in Venice and Englewood. However some listings in this zone are only shown on the Port Charlotte, North Port MLS. | |
| Port Charlotte, North port MLS - This is the best source for Port Charlotte and North Port listings. It also has many Englewood, South Gulf Cove and Rotonda listings not found on the Venice-Englewood system. | |
| Local Government | |
| Charlotte County Government - Excellent site for property records and their first class GIS system. | |
| Charlotte County Appraiser - Direct access to property records in Charlotte County and a direct link to Charlotte County's GIS system. | |
| Charlotte County Information - The local newspapers guide to all you might want to know about Charlotte County | |
| Charlotte County's Owner's Manual - A very informative guide for all those interested in Charlotte County. | |
| Sarasota County Goverment - Very good site for looking up property records and using their GIS system | |
| City of North Port - | |
| City of Venice - | |
| Property Insurances Rates | |
| Property Insunance Rates - A website created by the Florida Insurance Department to help consumers shop for property insunance by comparing rates of different companies. | |
| Chambers of Commerce | |
| Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce - | |
| Charlotte County Demographics - This is a very useful guide to learning about the demographics of Charlotte County. Hit the button that says "demographics" and then select Demographic Profile. | |
| North Port Chamber of Commerce - | |
| Sarasota County Chamber of Commerce - | |
| Venice Chamber of Commerce - | |
| Charlotte County Travel Guide | |
| Charlotte County Travel Guide - Guide to everything a new traveler to this zone needs to know. | |
| Local Weather | |
| Local Weather - forecasts, weather patterns, radars.... | |
| Scrub Jay Information | |
| Charlotte County - Enter this site and then search for "scrub jays". | |
| Fish and Willife Service - Protection of scrub jays is a federal government issue. This is their page on the subject. See the link at the bottom of the page. | |
| Sarasota County - To get information on scrub jays search for "scrub jays" on this site. | |
| Sarasota GIS Site - GIS map showing scrub jay zones. | |
| State of Florida | |
| Florida Trend Magazine - A very good magazine to get a general picture of what's happening to the economy of Florida. | |
| State of Florida Government Site - Everything you want to kwow about state government | |
| Local Newspapers | |
| Charlotte Sun - The leading newspaper in Charlotte County | |
| Herald Tribune - Has very good coverage of the real estate market in both Sarasota and Charlotte Counties. | |
| Rotonda West | |
| Rotonda West - The website of the Rotonda West homeowners association. | |
| South Gulf Cove | |
| Information About South Gulf Cove - A great source of detailed information about South Gulf Cove | |
| Rotonda Sands | |
| Rotonda Sands - This site will help you learn about the Rotonda Sands development, it's deed restrictions and architectural requirements. | |
| Rotonda Lakes | |
| Rotonda Lakes - The website of the Rotonda Lakes homeowners association. | |
| U.S Census Bureau | |
| American Factfinder - A great site to get demographic information to help make better real estate decisions. Go to the site and enter the zip code you want to study, you will be intrigued by all the information you can get free. | |
| Maps | |
Mapquest - maps, driving directions, road trip planner....
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| Tax Information | |
| First-time homeowners - | |
| Homeowner deductions information - | |
| How to report moving expenses - | |
| Selling your home - | |
| Mortgage | |
Mortgage 101 - Mortgage information, interest rates, mortgage calculators, quick-and-easy pre-qualification forms, and much more.
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| Schools | |
School Information - free school profiles
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| State dept. of education - school reports, statistics, demographics.... | |
| 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 | |
