Living in Punta Gorda

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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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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CDBIA Annual Rib Fest – This Saturday – Laishley Park – 11am – 6pm

October 12, 2011

The Charlotte-DeSoto Building Industry Association (CDBIA) is having their annual Rib Fest this Saturday, October 15 at Laishley Park in Punta Gorda from 11am to 6pm. Local SW FL restaurants will be competing for the title of Best Baby Backs, Best Spare Ribs and Peoples Choice! Entrance to the Fest is free and tickets are [...]

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What’s Happening in Punta Gorda?

June 2, 2011
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Looking for something to do this weekend? Here are a few great links that will help you decide. EverythingPuntaGorda.com We’ve been watching this site for awhile. It’s always up-to-date on the latest and greatest around town. And with a recent redesign, the information is much easier to find. Check it out here. PuntaGordaChamber.com The Punta [...]

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“War On The Peace” Dragon Boat Festival

April 29, 2011
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You know the song, “Smoke on the Water”? It must have been written in anticipation of this past weekend’s dragon boat races in Punta Gorda, because we were fast man! We were smokin’ fast. 1:56 is all it took the “Hammered Dragons” to zip from one end of that 350 yard course to the other [...]

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SandStar Crew Risks it All For Dragon Boat Glory

April 20, 2011
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Being a part of the SandStar team isn’t for the faint of heart. We’re faced with challenges day-in and day-out that put our mettle to the test. Change orders, scheduling conflicts, and mastering the dark art of emailing while driving are all examples of how we offer ourselves up daily for the advancement of the [...]

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The Best View in Town! – Rooftop Deck Video

March 7, 2011

No making fun of our video! We’re contractors, not film producers! This is us showing off the awesome view from the rooftop deck at one of our new home projects! As can clearly be seen from the video, the construction work that went into making the platform from which we film is flawless! So many [...]

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Sign of a Great Town — New Signs in Punta Gorda

February 3, 2011
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New Signs In Punta Gorda Have you noticed all the new signs in the downtown area? These new directional signs are great looking and are sure to help visitors find what they’re looking for in Punta Gorda. The signs are just another part of the overall plan that’s been coming together in the downtown area [...]

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