Punta Gorda (; English: Fat Point) is a city in Charlotte County, Florida, United States. As of the 2010 census the city had a population of 16,641. It is the county seat of Charlotte County and the only incorporated municipality in the county. Punta Gorda is the principal city of the Punta Gorda, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area and is also in the Sarasota-Bradenton-Punta Gorda Combined Statistical Area.
Punta Gorda was the scene of massive destruction after Charley, a Category 4 hurricane, came through the city on August 13, 2004. Charley was the strongest tropical system to hit Florida since Hurricane Andrew in 1992, and the first hurricane since Hurricane Donna in 1960 to make a direct hit on Florida's southwest coast. In the immediate years following the storm, buildings were restored or built to hurricane-resistant building codes. The new buildings, restorations and amenities concurrently preserved the city's past while showcasing newer facilities. During this time, Laishley Park Municipal Marina was built and the Harborwalk, Linear Park and various trails were created throughout the city for bicycle and pedestrian traffic.
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Peaceful, no crime literally very low crime rate, friendly neighbors will look out for you and your property, close to shopping in either direction you go
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Beautiful area, shops, water front restaurants
I love living in Punta Gorda. Everyone is so friendly here and there are so many things to do. I live in a 55+ community and the people there are above and beyond. Everyone is treated like family and the rest of the community joins in to do lots of things together that are so much fun. The pool is wonderful to relax in and you can chat with your neighbors while there.. The Community Center has several private areas where you can do crafts, cook, play cards, workout or play pool with others. I love how my community looks with several lakes and decorated homes. Even tho I don’t play golf, the golf course looks so beautiful. I enjoy roaming the neighborhood and course with my two furbabies on my golf cart and waving to my neighbors as we pass by.