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Punta Gorda offers the best of waterfront living and the Florida lifestyle. Friendly and casual, Punta Gorda offers well manicured homes, many sea walled canals and the sheltered Charlotte Harbor, leading out to the Gulf of Mexico. There are dozens of nearby golf courses. The educational system is highly rated and the crime rate is the lowest of any area south of Orlando. Excellent medical care, Boat and Sailing clubs, Yacht clubs, Tennis & Fitness Centers and many cultural activities such as: the Visual Arts Center, the Arts & Humanities Council, a rich history -  the Punta Gorda Historical Society, and many charming shops, galleries and restaurants, add to the charm of the best small town in Florida.
Punta Gorda is about 40 minutes drive to the new RSW (Regional Southwest International Airport). The Sarasota (SRQ) international airport is about an hour away.
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Punta Gorda Florida (translated "Broad Point") is centrally located approximately 100 miles south of Tampa on Florida's west coast. A charming historic waterfront town, Punta Gorda Florida lies midway between Sarasota and Fort Myers Florida with easy access from I-75. Punta Gorda is about 20 miles north of Cape Coral. Punta Gorda is a relaxed, friendly town with clean air, a lack of traffic congestion and great weather. Punta Gorda FLorida is located 160 miles northwest of Miami and 120 miles southwest of Orlando. Punta Gorda is surrounded by beautiful Charlotte Harbor. The Myakka and Peace Rivers join to form Charlotte Harbor which flows to the Gulf of Mexico.
The Charlotte Harbor watershed is one of the largest watershed systems on the southwest Florida coast, covering more than 4,400 square miles. The Peace River and the Myakka River flow directly into Charlotte Harbor. The Caloosahatchee River connects to Charlotte Harbor through Pine Island Sound and Matlacha Pass. There are numerous deep water sailboat (no bridges) access lots in Punta Gorda.