About SandStar

Luis Morales Receives Supervisor Certification

May 2, 2012

SandStar’s Remodeling Supervisor, Luis Morales, recently completed the “Dynamics of Supervision” course given by Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU). The series, given on a weekly basis at the Herald Court Center in downtown Punta Gorda, focused on a variety of issues that supervisors face on a day to day basis with their team. Some of [...]

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We Won the BRONZE!

April 18, 2012

While our Dragon Boat was numbered 1, the SandStar Homes “Hammered Dragons” actually took the Bronze medal for 3rd place! Not bad for a race that had 28 competing teams! Our time was 1:49:33 only 3+ seconds behind the first place winners, the PG Chamber “Longwei Wongwei” crew. It was an interesting day weather wise…strong winds, choppy [...]

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Dragon Boat Race this Saturday 4/14

April 11, 2012

Well, our Hammered Dragons team has been practicing for the big Dragon Boat Race that takes place in Punta Gorda, FL this coming Saturday 4/14. It has become an obsession! You’ll never know where you’ll see them in action. Here at the office, they’re practicing in the halls, showing each other their strokes, talking about [...]

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“Hammered Dragons” Getting Ready for the Races!

March 7, 2012

The intrepid SandStar/Arthur Rutenberg/5 Star Realty Dragon boat team is getting ready for the second annual Punta Gorda Chamber Dragon Boat Race. Team Captain (and owner) Jim Sanders has signed up 12 team members from last year and recruited 9 newbies. Practices are starting and we can’t wait to Hammer our way to first place!!! [...]

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February in Paradise and Lots to do!

February 16, 2012

Fabulous weather in our little piece of Paradise and locals & visitors alike are out and about. The SandStar Team has been busy participating and getting ready for events all over town. The beginning of the month had us at the Charlotte County Chamber Business Expo and what a great time that was! Saw lots [...]

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What Would You Like to Know About Remodeling?

January 24, 2012

We’re sure that you have many questions about remodeling. We’d like to use this forum to answer those questions … and…it’ll give us more topics to write about. Hey, it’s not easy coming up with interesting topics each week! So, what have you always wanted to know about remodeling but were afraid to ask? Is [...]

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Holidays Are Coming! Time to Spruce Up!

November 15, 2011

With the Holiday Season beginning next week, it’s time to look around the house and see what needs to be done to spruce up your home for company. If you take a little time to do a survey of your home you can make a list of small projects that when completed, will have a big [...]

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Visit Us at the Fall Home & Garden Show this Weekend

October 25, 2011

                                                                  It’s that time of year when events around Charlotte County are in full gear. We hope that you’ll make sure to put the Fall Home & Garden Show on your list of things to do this weekend. SandStar Remodeling will be there at Booth #116.  We’d like to to have you come to our booth [...]

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Exceptional Experience for Clients & Neighbors!

October 4, 2011

Whether building a new home or remodeling an existing home, SandStar goes the extra mile to to make sure that it is an “Exceptional Experience” not only for our clients but the neighborhood as a whole! When you’re building or remodeling with SandStar you can expect attention to detail. This not only encompasses our superior design, [...]

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SandStar Awarded “Small Business of the Year” – Charlotte County Chamber – 9/24/11

September 27, 2011

2011 has been a banner year for SandStar! Along with celebrating our 30th year building and remodeling in Charlotte County we have been fortunate to be recognized for the work we do in our hometown.  At their annual banquet this past Saturday, the Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce named Arthur Rutenberg/SandStar Homes their 2011 Small [...]

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