Welcome to Charlotte County, Florida!  We're located on the Gulf Coast of Southwest Florida. Picturesque Punta Gorda and all of Charlotte County is a growing area about 37 miles north of the Ft. Myers International Airport and 50 miles south of Sarasota on U.S. Highway 41 (the historic Tamiami Trail). Charlotte County is within easy access of both Orlando (125 miles) and Miami (162 miles). Interstate Highway I-75 has six interchanges in Charlotte County.

Known for it's charm, sunshine, natural beauty, and great fishing and boating, it's a wonderful place to vacation or live. If you're looking for waterfront property, Charlotte County homes are some of the most affordable in Florida!  

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Punta Gorda was named in 2007 by BizJournal as the second best place to retire (right after Gardnerville Ranchos, Nev.). In the separate category of the best places in Florida to retire, Punta Gorda tops the group!


Climate - Welcome relief from the snow!

Fast Facts - Population and cost of living data for Punta Gorda, Port Charlotte, and all of Charlotte County.

Beaches -We have 2 public beaches, Port Charlotte and Englewood beaches. Each offer restrooms, picnic shelters, barbecue grills and other amenities. There are many boat, canoe and kayak launches throughout our park system. Six Environmental Parks offer opportunities for fishing and kayaking and to observe bird, aquatic and other wildlife.

Area Attractions - Whether you would enjoy a swamp buggy eco-tour, strolling through Fisherman's Village, watching car races, going to an art exhibit, or whatever, we have plenty to do!

Boating - Charlotte Harbor was named by Sail magazine as one of the top 10 list of greatest places to sail in the United States. In addition, we've hosted the "Oh Boy! Oberto Redfish Cup Tournament" numerous times. All in all, Charlotte Harbor and the Gulf Islands are great places to boat and fish.

Tennis Courts - With a minimum of 11 public tennis courts and numerous private places, you should be able to find a court nearby!

Golf - named the third best place in America to live and play golf by Golf Digest, Charlotte Harbor & the Gulf Islands have more than 16 courses

Parks - Charlotte County is home to more than 35 parks, 14 of which are developed and offer a variety of activities, such as fishing, swimming, shuffleboard, basketball, baseball, football, playgrounds and nature trails.

Yacht Clubs - The ISLES YACHT CLUB and CHARLOTTE HARBOR YACHT CLUB have elegant ballroom and dining rooms with spectacular water views. Various activities are planned throughout the year. Limited number of memberships are available.






Punta Gorda Isles
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Punta Gorda Isles is a waterfront community within Punta Gorda offering boating access to Charlotte Harbor. Punta Gorda Isles began in 1958. "PGI" features 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.

Burnt Store Isles
http://www.bsia.net/
Market Statistics

Another boating and golfing community within Punta Gorda, Burnt Store Isles has about 1000 canal front and 400 golf course homes and lots. Just like Punta Gorda Isles, "BSI" features concrete seawalls, central water and sewer and strong, but reasonable deed restrictions. Both PGI and BSI have private clubs with limited memberships.

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Re/Max Harbor Realty  Karen Tammen , Realtor GRI  1133 Bal Harbor Blvd, Suite 1129  Punta Gorda, FL 33950 Toll Free   (800) 445.6560  Business  (941) 639.8500  Fax            (941) 639.3366 karent@remax.net