Punta Gorda's Fishermen's Village on the market

PUNTA GORDA, Fla. —

Fishermen's Village in Punta Gorda is back on the market after hurricane damage from Hurricanes Helene and Milton previously paused its sale, with brokers seeking a buyer to take over the retail, dining, and marina space.

"Honestly, if I had the money, I'd do it, but unfortunately, I'm not that blessed," Angel Green with Spirit of the Earth said. She is the assistant manager of one of the more than thirty shops in the 97,000 square foot space. Green said she has mixed emotions.

"It's concerning, not going to lie, because the buyer could do anything they want with the place," Green said.

Since 2023, the space has been operated by SVN Commercial Partners.

Ashley Bloom from SVN Commercial Partners highlighted the potential for a new owner, saying, "It gives them an opportunity to own what I like to call a slice of old Florida."

Bloom noted that they have made improvements, including fixing hurricane damage, but hope a new buyer can finish what they started.

"We are 100% full in the retail, with some of the tenants going back decades. It also gives the opportunity to have the ability to expand, rebuild and revitalize the marina, as well as the 47 two-bedroom water-view apartment hotels," Bloom said.

Local shoppers and employees hope the village retains its character.

"Oh, keep it like it is," said shopper Chris Balog. "If you buy it, just buy the real estate and let the businesses along."

Green added, "This is a historic place. This has been here for a very long time and taken many forms, so this is pretty amazing. We hope the new owners will keep it this way because we love it."

Along with a new buyer, new restaurants are moving into the spaces where Harpoon Harry's and The Captain's Table once were. Latitude 26 is in a soft opening phase, and Leroy's Fish Shack is under construction.

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