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Charlotte County is located on Florida's southwest coast and is one of the most dynamically growing areas. Money magazine ranked it as "The Best Place to Live in the South". All of this is with good reason. The climate is subtropical, with an average annual temperature of 74 degrees. The air is clear and clean with pristine waters. The area's focal point is Charlotte Harbor, the second largest harbor in Florida, consisting of approximately 125 square miles of navigable, open water and since it is comparatively shallow, it will always remain recreational and free from the pollution and hazards associated with ocean-going commercial traffic. The harbor provides a paradise for sailboaters, powerboaters, canoeists, windsurfers, fishermen and all who enjoy water sports.

In addition, there are 21 public, semiprivate and private golf courses as well as numerous tennis courts. There are 4 yacht clubs plus most every service, regional, ethnic and national clubs.

The Crescent B Ranch in eastern Charlotte County offers its Babcock Wilderness Adventures, where you can experience the thrill of watching Florida's native wildlife as you tour the natural habitat from the comfort of a swamp buggy.

Cultural activities abound in Charlotte County. They can be found at the Memorial Auditorium in Punta Gorda, local art galleries like the Visual Arts Center, the Charlotte County Art Guild or the Port Charlotte Cultural Center. The Memorial Auditorium handles a wide variety of activities, including conventions, art and crafts shows, theatre, military service bands and outstanding musical attractions from top-name performers. The Visual Arts Center holds exhibit halls, student galleries, class and lecture areas in addition to the Donna Goff Gallery, which contains ever-changing exhibits of local artistic talent. The Port Charlotte Cultural Center combines quality art, musicals, plays and other entertainment in its facility. It includes a 418-seat theater, a public library and many classroom areas.

Charlotte County is known for its outstanding medical services. Having one of the highest health care providers to population ratios in the U.S. plus 3 major regional hospitals, there is no need to look elsewhere for almost any health need.

Whatever your interests, whether they be in water sports, the natural environment, music and the arts, or just plain fellowship, Charlotte County has it all plus a safe, friendly environment at a most reasonable cost.

Charlotte County boasts an unbeatable combination of reasons that make it "The Best Place to Live in the South".

Sunny, sub-tropical climate
Clean air and water
125 square miles of open, navigable waters
Affordable housing
Projected job growth nearly triple the national average
Wide variety of recreational activities
Low crime rate (59% below the national average)

Located north across the harbor and the Peace River via two new bridges is the area known as Port Charlotte which began its development in the late 1950's. Its current population is approximately 116,000 and there is still plenty of room for growth. It has more than 165 miles of man-made waterways, many with access to Charlotte Harbor.

There are numerous opportunities for recreation, including golf courses, yacht clubs, tennis courts, parks, boat ramps, pool and beach swimming.

The Murdock area of northern Port Charlotte is home of the regional Town Center Mall, which opened in 1989. There you will find major retailers as well as the smaller, specialty stores. Murdock is the "business and commercial hub" where shopping areas, office complexes, banks, theaters and restaurants have been built in recent years.

 



Air travel:



Air travel into Charlotte County beginning November 26, 2008 through  DIRECT AIR 877-432-3473  www.visitdirectair.com
Destinations:
 Worcester MA   Plattsburg NY   Niagara Falls NY   Myrtle Beach SC
 Kalamazoo MI   Allentown PA    Toledo OH   Newark NJ
 Orlando - Sanford FL   Orlando - Sanford FL   Pittsburgh PA

Air travel into Charlotte County beginning March 2009 through ALLEGIANT AIR www.allegiantair.com or reservations 702-505-8888
Destinations:
 Greenville-Spartanburg SC   Greenville-Spartanburg SC  Knoxville TN

Charlotte County Airport Link
28000 A-1 Airport Rd., Punta Gorda, FL 33982
Charlotte County Airport Map

Air travel into Sarasota through Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ), 6000 Airport Cir., Sarasota

Air travel into Fort Myers through Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW), 11000 Terminal Access Road, Fort Myers, FL 33913.

Charlotte County Transit - Dial-A-Ride and Sunshine Ride - Transportation within the Charlotte County area.  Phone 941-575-4000 or on the web at http://www.charlottecountyfl.com/HumanServices/Transportation/

Charlotte County Young Professionals - CCYP is a networking organization of dedicated & talented professionals in the age range of 21-40 who are active in the Charlotte County area.

2-1-1 Charlotte - Get Connected. Get Answers.  2-1-1 Charlotte is an easy-to-dial number to connect with health & human services information as well as community and government numbers and volunteer/donation opportunities, or call direct 941-833-6500.



Florida State Parks listings:
   Don Pedro Island
   Charlotte Harbor Preserve
   Cayo Costa State Park
   Gasparilla Island State Park
   Myakka River State Park
   Oscar Scherer State Park
   Stump Pass Beach State Park

Hunting & Fishing License - A separate license is required for hunting, freshwater fishing and saltwater fishing.  Nonresidents and Florida residents between the ages of 16 to 65 are required to purchase a license to hunt and fish.  To qualify for a Florida-resident license, the applicant must provide proof of having resided in the county for six months.  Florida residents 65 years of age or older are entitled to a free license.  Other licenses and stamps may also be required.  Licenses are sold at the County Tax Collector's offices in Punta Gorda, Englewood, Murdock and suboffices throughout the county.  For more information, call 941-637-2145 or 941-637-2143.  Licenses may also be obtained over the telephone by dialing toll free, 1-888-347-4356.  For those with internet access, licenses are now available on-line at MyFwC.Com/Marine.  AN ADDITIONAL FEE IS CHARGED FOR THESE SERVICES.

   


Some attractions: 

Babcock Wilderness Adventures
Charlotte County Beaches
Charlotte County Family YMCA
Charlotte County Historical Center
Charlotte County Motorsports Park

Charlotte County Parks & Recreation
   Cedar Point Environmental Park
   Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center
   Charlotte Sports Park
   Harold Avenue Park
   Oyster Creek Regional Park
   Port Charlotte Beach Park
   South County Regional Park
   Tringali Park

Charlotte County Stadium Box Office       
    at Charlotte Sports Park  888-326-7297

Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center
Charlotte Stone Crabs-Ripken Professional Baseball
The Cultural Center of Charlotte County 941-625-4175
Fishermen's Village 
Military Heritage and Aviation Museum
941-575-9002
Miromar Outlets
Muscle Car City 941-629-7278
Nature Education & Science Explorations (NESE)
Nav-A-Gator Grille at DeSoto Marina 941-627-3474
Octagon Wildlife Sanctuary
Peace River Boat Tours, LLC
Port Charlotte Town Center Mall
Punta Gorda Downtown Merchants
Punta Gorda River Boat Tours 941-380-6814
Sun Flea Market/Kidstar Amusement Park 941-255-3532
Tampa Bay Rays Spring Training at Charlotte Sports Park 888-326-7297



    Yacht Clubs:
  Isles Yacht Club
(941) 639-1369
1780 W Marion Ave
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
   
  Port Charlotte Yacht Club
(941) 613-1137
22445 Glass Ln
Port Charlotte, FL 33980
 
  Charlotte Harbor Yacht Club
(941) 629-5131
4400 Lister St
Port Charlotte, FL 33952



Communities:  

Punta Gorda Isles/Burnt Store Isles Maps

   

Charlotte County is located on Florida's southwest coast and is one of the most dynamically growing areas. Money magazine ranked it as "The Best Place to Live in the South". All of this is with good reason. The climate is subtropical, with an average annual temperature of 74 degrees. The air is clear and clean with pristine waters. The area's focal point is Charlotte Harbor, the second largest harbor in Florida, consisting of approximately 125 square miles of navigable, open water and since it is comparatively shallow, it will always remain recreational and free from the pollution and hazards associated with ocean-going commercial traffic. The harbor provides a paradise for sailboaters, powerboaters, canoeists, windsurfers, fishermen and all who enjoy water sports.

In addition, there are 21 public, semiprivate and private golf courses as well as numerous tennis courts. There are 4 yacht clubs plus most every service, regional, ethnic and national clubs.

The Crescent B Ranch in eastern Charlotte County offers its Babcock Wilderness Adventures, where you can experience the thrill of watching Florida's native wildlife as you tour the natural habitat from the comfort of a swamp buggy.

Cultural activities abound in Charlotte County. They can be found at the Memorial Auditorium in Punta Gorda, local art galleries like the Visual Arts Center, the Charlotte County Art Guild or the Port Charlotte Cultural Center. The Memorial Auditorium handles a wide variety of activities, including conventions, art and crafts shows, theatre, military service bands and outstanding musical attractions from top-name performers. The Visual Arts Center holds exhibit halls, student galleries, class and lecture areas in addition to the Donna Goff Gallery, which contains ever-changing exhibits of local artistic talent. The Port Charlotte Cultural Center combines quality art, musicals, plays and other entertainment in its facility. It includes a 418-seat theater, a public library and many classroom areas.

Charlotte County is known for its outstanding medical services. Having one of the highest health care providers to population ratios in the U.S. plus 3 major regional hospitals, there is no need to look elsewhere for almost any health need.

Whatever your interests, whether they be in water sports, the natural environment, music and the arts, or just plain fellowship, Charlotte County has it all plus a safe, friendly environment at a most reasonable cost.

Charlotte County boasts an unbeatable combination of reasons that make it "The Best Place to Live in the South".

Sunny, sub-tropical climate
Clean air and water
125 square miles of open, navigable waters
Affordable housing
Projected job growth nearly triple the national average
Wide variety of recreational activities
Low crime rate (59% below the national average)



Port Charlotte
   

Located north across the harbor and the Peace River via two new bridges is the area known as Port Charlotte which began its development in the late 1950's. Its current population is approximately 116,000 and there is still plenty of room for growth. It has more than 165 miles of man-made waterways, many with access to Charlotte Harbor.

There are numerous opportunities for recreation, including golf courses, yacht clubs, tennis courts, parks, boat ramps, pool and beach swimming.

The Murdock area of northern Port Charlotte is home of the regional Town Center Mall, which opened in 1989. There you will find major retailers as well as the smaller, specialty stores. Murdock is the "business and commercial hub" where shopping areas, office complexes, banks, theaters and restaurants have been built in recent years.



Punta Gorda Isles/ Burnt Store Isles

   

Both of these waterfront communities offer boating access to Charlotte Harbor. Punta Gorda Isles began in 1958. "PGI" and "BSI" feature concrete seawalls, central water and sewer and strong, but reasonable deed restrictions. There are 65 miles of wide, saltwater canals (minimum width of 100 feet), with access times to the harbor ranging from seconds to 55 minutes. All waterfront properties are in the Canal Maintenance Program, which is run by the City of Punta Gorda. It maintains the seawalls and also keeps the canals dredged for continuous good boating access. You can travel the entire coast of Florida and not find a better value in waterfront properties than in Punta Gorda Isles/Burnt Store Isles.



Punta Gorda
   


The name means "fat point" in the language of the Conquistadors and is the county's only incorporated city. With 12,000 residents, including PGI and BSI, "old" Punta Gorda is currently in the middle of a major revitalization and beautification effort. With historic preservation as a priority, the city's Streetscape Program is restoring an old Florida atmosphere to its central district streets by adding brick lanes, period street lamps, benches and shade trees. The residential areas feature Spanish style clapboard tin-roofed homes with airy verandas, gingerbread woodwork and raised floors that bear witness to the fishing village architecture of its past. Historic Punta Gorda is experiencing an increasing demand for these quaint properties, with an eye toward restoring them to their original beauty.


Deep Creek Park
   

Deep Creek Park is located north of the Peace River between two I-75 interchanges. It was developed by Punta Gorda Isles, Inc.  All have city water and central sewer availability.

 
Prairie Creek Park is located northeast of Punta Gorda and consists of three and five-acre homesites in a country setting protected by reasonable deed restrictions. For horse-lovers, nature-lovers, or those who enjoy some space, this area is hard to beat.


 

Seminole Lakes is a gated, golfing community of single-family homes, located approximately 5 minutes from downtown Punta Gorda. Enjoy great views of the lakes or golf course. Some of the smaller homes make a wonderful alternative to condo living.






Deep Creek Park is located north of the Peace River between two I-75 interchanges. It was developed by Punta Gorda Isles, Inc.  All have city water and central sewer availability.