
Building for the Gulf: Inside Florida’s Coastal Construction Standards
In Punta Gorda, a home is only as resilient as its adherence to the state’s rigorous coastal building codes. Paul H. Schaefer II of Sage Homes LLC argues that these regulations—ranging from wind-load thresholds to FEMA-mandated elevations—are not merely administrative hurdles but essential safeguards against the region's volatile climate.

























