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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) |
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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.
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