“The town that Charley beat up so badly has come back stronger than ever, with a grin as wide as Marion Avenue, new energy, and fresh style. […] A weekend visit reveals an encouraging model for any community hit by disaster — and a standard for progressiveness for most of the Gold Coast. Hopscotch over a few still-vacant lots, and main drag Marion Avenue is full, including both the 1900s-era brick commercial blocks and sprightly new areas like the thoroughly modern Sunloft Center, with lofts, condos and restaurants.”

– Chris Sherman 2009, “Punta Gorda’s ‘Xtreme Makeover’”, Florida Trend

“A magnificent new edifice is being created in the heart of downtown Punta Gorda, which will be the centerpiece of the entire area, and is sure to set a new standard for the design tone and positive energy of the city’s center. […] Franz [owner of the Sunloft Center] was convinced that such a development would act as a “town center” and, with its central location not only increase the choices for office space rentals, shopping and dining but would also appeal to those who liked the idea of downtown living, particularly with the closeness of the parks and the harbor just a short walk away.”

– Howie Benidt 2007, “Life, Work & Dine Sunloft”, ESS Magazine

““It’s the lifestyle we are marketing,” Martin [the then local representative of the owner] said, referring to the units’ downtown location. “You can’t really compare these to other condos around here.” Standing in one of the units with a view of the water and seeing the downtown amenities spread out below, my immediate thought for a marketing slogan was “downtown Punta Gorda at your feet.” Another story up, standing on the roof, the view was even more spectacular.”

– Gordon Bower 2007, “Drive by the Sunloft Center and look up”, Charlotte Sun

“[The] corner is closely modeled after the gracious old Princess Hotel that used to occupy the space. Compare the old postcard of the hotel […], and check out the new building’s roof line, the way it sits on the corner and even the supports that run from the canopy up to the second floor. A nice touch.”

– Gordon Bower 2006, “Sunloft Center on its way to becoming downtown landmark”, Charlotte Sun