ABOUT THE PUNTA GORDA AREA
Punta Gorda Florida is a waterfront paradise with its canals leading to pristine Charlotte Harbor, the second largest natural harbor in Florida, leading to the Gulf of Mexico. Many buyers of waterfront homes are interested in homes for sale in beautiful Punta Gorda Isles, one of the most desireable boating communities in Southwest Florida, where deed restrictions are now part of the city of Punta Gorda FL codes; and Burnt Store Isles, a deed restricted community with sailboat access to Charlotte Harbor and the Gulf of Mexico. The Charlotte County Florida communities of Punta Gorda, Port Charlotte, North Port Florida , Englewood FL and surrounding Southwest Florida gulf coast communities have the distinction of being chosen as best places to live and best places to retire by CNN Money Magazine, Forbes, Golf Digest, Sail magazine and other major publications. Punta Gorda real estate has historically been an excellent long term investment. Whether you are looking for a home, condo, lots, land or investment property, now is the time to buy 'near the water' and waterfront Punta Gorda real estate in the growing Southwest Florida communities of Punta Gorda, Port Charlotte and Englewood Florida. Golfers, consider a home on the golf course in areas such as Punta Gorda Isles where homes border St. Andrew's South golf club, or Burnt Store Isles where homes border Twin Isles golf club. Seminole Lakes, a gated golfcourse community in Punta Gorda, is a fine golf community.

We may never see these Punta Gorda real estate buying opportunities again.

The Punta Gorda FL MSA (Punta Gorda metropolitan statistical area) consists of Charlotte County. Charlotte County was established in 1921 from a portion of De Soto County and was named for Charlotte Harbor. Charlotte may be a name associated with the Calusa Indian group in southwest Florida at the time of early Spanish explorers. In 2006, the population of Charlotte County exceeded 154,000. Punta Gorda is the principal city in Charlotte County Florida.  Punta Gorda means "broad point".  Beautiful Punta Gorda has the quaint charm and rich history of a fishing village. Spanish explorer Ponce de Leon, landed in Punta Gorda in  the early 16th century. Ponce de Leon's statue graces Punta Gorda´s down town Gilchrist Park. More Spaniards followed Ponce's arrival, including Pedro Menendez D´Aviles. Menendez opened the area to commercial fishing in 1566, and fishing continues as a productive contribution to the Punta Gorda area economy.  Punta Gorda was a  tough town at its start. It was a  frontier town utimatelely growing to become a fisshing village. In the early days, Punta Gorda´s location at the end of the railway line made it a popular destination. Punta Gorda is situated on Charlotte Harbor and the Peace River with direct access to the Gulf of Mexico. Historic Punta Gorda offers a laid-back Florida lifestyle.  The downtown streets are lined with large palm trees, quaint street lamps and benches. Old Florida style tin roofed homes with cobblestone brick street pavers add to the city's charm. Fishermens Village borders the historic downtown and Punta Gorda Isles, a prime residential waterfront boating and golf community. Fishermans Village is a charming Punta Gorda waterfront tourist destination offering fishing, sailing, sight seeing cruise tours, boat rentals. a marina, live entertainment,  many events and a choice of waterfront restaurants. Punta Gorda residents enjoy a casual, friendly lifestyle whether boating, fishing or golfing.
The deed restricted type waterfront community of Punta Gorda Isles and the deed restricted community of Burnt Store Isles offer waterfront living at its best.  Punta Gorda Isles and Burnt Store Isles are a boaters' paradise for both the sailboat and the power boat enthusiast. Punta Gorda Isles boasts the Punta Gorda Isles Yacht Club (IYC) and the active Punta Gorda Isles Civic Association. The city of Punta Gorda maintains the canals and concrete seawalls. You can enjoy canal front living and wide water views in Punta Gorda. Many buyers are interested in the waterfront Gulf access areas of Punta Gorda, Port Charlotte and Englewood Florida. Port Charlotte has many great boating areas close to Charlotte Harbor, Peace River and the Gulf of Mexico. You'll find areas of deep draught sailboat waterfront in Port Charlotte. Popular Charlotte Harbor Yacht Club with its splendid views of Charlotte Harbor is located in Port Charlotte. There are about 28 marinas and 13 boat ramps in the Charlotte County area. Charlotte Harbor and Gulf of Mexico fishing is great. Charlotte County is famous for tarpon fishing. There are many fishing piers in the area. Look for tarpon, redfish, snook, snapper, grouper, flounder and more. Golfers, there are over 25 golf courses in the Charlotte County area. Charlotte County is home to the Military Heritage and Aviation Museum, Inc. The only military and aviation museum of its kind in Southwest Florida. Military Heritage and Aviation Museum, Inc. has relocated to Fishermens Village in Punta Gorda Florida. Please visit the new expanded museum.

If you are seeking acreage, be sure to see Prairie Creek, Charlotte Ranchettes, Shell Creek. If you like old Florida architecture, be sure to see downtown Punta Gorda and the Punta Gorda historic district. South of Burnt Store Isles, you'll find Burnt Store Meadows, a deed restricted community of newer single homes and condos, and the lovely gated, golf dourse community of Seminole Lakes. To the south on Burnt Store Rd. you'll find Burnt Store Marina and the growing Burnt Store Lakes area. In Port Charlotte, estate homes can be found in Grassy Point Estates. Port Charlotte offers a wide choice of homes in convenient locations close to medical offices and shopping. Deep Creek is a great community located close to I-75 for easy commuting. Rotunda, Gulf Cove, South Gulf Cove and North Port Charlotte are fast growing areas with many new homes. This area is a short drive to beautiful Englewood Beach and Manasota Key. The charming island of Venice FL and Boca Grande are a short drive away.

Sunny weather with an average temperature of 74.8 degrees and 322 days of sunshine, a growing economy, excellent medical facilities, good schools and vibrant cultural arts make this the perfect area for everyone. You'll enjoy clean air and natural beauty and no major traffic problems. Major airports are easily accessible; RSW (Southwest Florida International) is about 30 miles south in Fort Myers. SRQ (Sarasota Bradenton International Airport) is an hour away. Directair has recently started flying to the Charlotte county airport. Directair offers direct flights from many areas. If you're visiting Naples, Bonita Springs or Fort Myers take a drive to Punta Gorda, the small town jewel of Charlotte County, where Florida waterfront real estate is still affordable! The area offers many activities and famous attractions are within an easy drive. The Edison Ford museum is a favorite located in Fort Myers. Sanibel and captiva, Manasota Key, Englewood and Venice beaches are all within an easy drive.

 Buying or Selling Punta Gorda Real Estate?

BUYERS: This may be your best opportunity ever to buy waterfront and 'near the water' homes, condos or lots in Punta Gorda - Port Charlotte - Englewood - Venice Florida. Read  more about property selection, making your offer to purchase, deal negotiation, mortgage financing, current interest  rates  and all that is involved in making an informed real estate purchasing decision.

SELLERS:Do you have a Punta Gorda home or condo or Port Charlotte lots you'd like to sell? Florence's  internet marketing campaign is based upon a state of the art marketing program providing maximum exposure for your home. Your property can be seen by thousands of potential buyers of Punta Gorda FL  real estate, worldwide, through Florence's massive web presence. Your property will receive maximum marketing exposure. Properly priced properties are selling in today's real estate market