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Located on the Southwest Florida Gulf Coast, Port Charlotte and Charlotte County is a place where old Florida exists with the new. Port Charlotte is off the beaten path away from the crowds and is a friendly and warm community. With as many registered boats as pickup trucks people from all over the world are drawn to the area for its world class fishing, boating, sailing, and kayaking. Sail magazine named Charlotte Harbor one of the “10 greatest places to sail” and Fortune and Money Magazines have noted it’s highly desirable qualities and consistently feature Charlotte County and Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda as Great Places to Live!
The Myakka and Peace Rivers both converge in Charlotte Harbor to form the 17th largest estuary in the nation and 2nd largest estuary in the state. The estuary is 270 square miles and has 219 miles of natural shoreline. Charlotte Harbor includes some of the state’s most vibrant coastal areas and visitors come from around the world to experience some of the best fishing Florida and the world has to offer. From Tarpon in Boca Grande Pass to Redfish, Snook, Snapper, and Grouper, the area waters are abundant with all varieties of fish. In addition to the numerous boating and fishing activities, kayaking is another great way to explore the area. The Charlotte Blueway Trails is comprised of over 190 miles of kayaking on 53 trails along the Charlotte County shoreline including the Peace River, Myakka River, Coastal Section, and Charlotte Harbor.
The area also has miles of white sugar sand beaches and four barrier islands to explore. For sports enthusiasts Charlotte County is home to 16 golf courses. Port Charlotte was ranked third “Best in America” to live and golf by Golf Digest. There are also numerous sporting events, recreational facilities, cultural and social activities including museums, art galleries, theater, dance and music, shopping, and fine dining establishments.
The Port Charlotte population is 157,000 residents. Estimated population by 2010 is 172,000. The median age is 50.01 years, and the median household income is $36,379. The average temperature in the summer is 91.8 and 73 in the winter.
Charlotte County schools are administered by Charlotte County Public Schools. There are 10 Elementary Schools, 4 Middle Schools, 3 High Schools and 5 Specialty Ed Centers located throughout the county. Florida Gulf Coast University is located less than an hour’s drive to the south on I 75. FGCU is Florida’s newest university with nearly 10,000 students. FGCU offers 37 undergraduate and 20 graduate programs at their 5 colleges. Edison Community College’s 171 acre Charlotte County Campus has a wide range of classes and flexible scheduling to meet your needs.
South Gulf Cove is an affordable sailing and boating community with 55 miles of navigable man made canals. These 126 canals lead to Charlotte Harbor and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico via the Interceptor Lagoon. South Gulf Cove is a deed restricted community with 15,000 lots and over 4,000 of those lots are on the water. All buildable lots have central water and sewer. Many of the water lots have no bridges between you and the harbor so they are perfect for sailboats. Residents also enjoy a Yacht Club, community park and residents boat ramp. There are 4 golf courses located within 10 minutes of the community and it is an easy and short drive to Boca Grande and its world class Tarpon Fishing.
Rotonda is a deed restricted community located in Charlotte County near Englewood. Rotonda’s unusual circular shape is divided by a closed system of fresh water canals that define the individual subdivisions within the community. With over 30 miles of canals winding through the community and several lakes and ponds Rotonda offers a variety of fishing and kayaking opportunities for its residents. Rotonda contains 8000 home sites, with over 3,000 left to build on. All home sites have central water and most have central sewer. Rotonda is home to 6 golf courses and is located within 15 minutes of Englewood’s world famous white sugar sand beaches, restaurants, and shopping.
Deep Creek is a newer deed restricted community located near I-75 in Charlotte County. This easy access to the interstate makes travel to nearby cities of Ft. Myers and Sarasota quick and easy. Deep Creek has many freshwater lakes and waterways, a golf course, and the Deep Creek preserve. The preserve borders the northeastern edge of the subdivision and is a 2,000 acre wildlife reserve and park. There are miles of walking and hiking trails. The preserve consists of a beautiful pine forest and is a great place for bird watching. Sandhill Boulevard divides Deep Creek into its 2 sections, Section 20 to the north and Section 23 to the south. Both sections have their own Property Owners Association, Board of Directors, and deed restrictions. There are still thousands of buildable lots to choose from in Deep Creek, all at very affordable prices. All have central water and sewer.
The City of Punta Gorda is the only incorporated city in Charlotte County. Punta Gorda means “Fat Point” in Spanish and the city is located on a fat point of land sticking into Charlotte Harbor, one of the United States’ largest natural harbors. This historic little city of nearly 18,000 residents has been named one of the best places to live and work in the US. Located conveniently between Sarasota to the north and Ft. Myers to the south it is an easy and quick drive to the major cities of Tampa, Orlando and Miami.
Punta Gorda residents and visitors stay active with fishing, boating, sailing, kayaking and waterfront living. Shopping, fine dining, arts and cultural activities also abound.
The Burnt Store area is located in Southwest Charlotte County and is comprised of several deed restricted neighborhoods including Burnt Store Meadows, Burnt Store Isles, Burnt Store Village, Burnt Store Lakes, and Burnt Store Marina. Burnt Store Marina situated on Charlotte Harbor is one of the largest marinas on the Southwest Florida Coast. The Burnt Store communities offer a leisurely lifestyle with lots of activities such as golf, boating, fishing, biking, and kayaking. The Burnt Store area is conveniently close to Ft. Myers, Cape Coral and Punta Gorda.
Englewood is a thriving waterfront community located on Lemon Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. Situated at the southern end of Sarasota County and the Western side of Charlotte County, the town straddles the county line. There are 44,000 residents in Englewood, miles of unspoiled beaches, boating, sailing, and world-class fishing in Lemon Bay and Stump Pass. Much of the areas’ housing is in close proximity to the water. Triad can help you build your Florida Dream Home in Englewood, “The Gem of the Suncoast”.
Government Links
The State of Florida
Charlotte County
City of Punta Gorda
Charlotte Economic Development
Charlotte County Parks
Charlotte County Tourism
Chambers of Commerce
Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce
Englewood Cape Haze Area Chamber of Commerce
Punta Gorda Chamber of Commerce
Property Owners Associations
Deep Creek Section 23
Rotonda West
South Gulf Cove
Charlotte County Parks and Recreation
Charlotte Harbor Preserve State Park
Oscar Scherer State Park
Myakka River State Park
Stump Pass Beach State Park
Don Pedro Island State Park
Gasparilla Island State Park
Charlotte Stone Crabs Minor League Baseball
Port Charlotte Town Center Mall
Fishermans Village
Schools
Florida Gulf Coast University
Edison State College
State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota Campus
Ringling College of Art & Design
New College of Florida
Charlotte County Public Schools