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Punta Gorda Real Estate
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PUNTA GORDA REAL ESTATE
Punta Gorda is a vibrant growing small city, loaded with charm.
You'll love the sunshine, waterfront living - having your boat docked in your back yard, fishing, nature, nearby beaches and the area's many golf courses. Enjoy the evening's quiet sunsets and swaying palms.
Punta Gorda real estate and nearby Port Charlotte real estate are still reasonably priced as compared to other areas of Southwest Florida. The Punta Gorda real estate market has been improving.
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There are many reasons to live or invest in Punta Gorda real estate.
Read more expert opinions on Punta Gorda real estate investment:
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If you're considering investing in Punta Gorda real estate and want to know more about the area, call Florence at 941-916-1266

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Approximate driving time from Punta Gorda Florida to:
Fort Myers - 35 minute drive
Sanibel Island - 1 hour 15 minutes
Boca Grande - 40 minute drive
Sarasota - 55 minute drive
Naples - 60 minute drive
Tampa - 90 minute drive
Miami area - 2.5 hour drive
Orlando and Disney World - 2.5 hour drive
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| Population |
| The U.S. Census Bureau reported the Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) of Charlotte County as the fastest growing county in the United States during the 1980-90 period. The population of the Punta Gorda metropolitan area is over 133,000 in the unincorporated areas and a population of over 16,000 in the city of Punta Gorda. CNN Money magazine named Charlotte County as the Best Place in the South, Best Small Place to Live in America and overall Second Best Place to Live in America. Punta Gorda rates very highly with Forbes, MSN, Sperling and Men's Health magazine as a best place to live or retire. Other top financial publications praise the quailty of life in Punta Gorda. |
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| Recreation |
Charlotte County is known for its recreational opportunities. It has a total of 70 parks and recreation areas. The county has 12.5 miles of gulf coast beaches along the length of its barrier islands. There are 15 public beach access points. Beautiful gulf front Don Pedro Island State Park is accessible only by boat. There are approximately 28 marinas and 13 boat ramps located along the Peace River, Cape Haze Peninsula, Lemon Bay and Placida Harbor areas. Numerous canals wind through major residential subdivisions and provide access to the open waters of Charlotte Harbor and the Gulf of Mexico. The area is a waterfront paradise. Punta Gorda is host to the Redfish Cup fishing tournament.
Click here to see some photos, typical of South Florida's enviroment, from the USGS Florida's natural resources website.
The fishing is great in Punta Gorda. View the photos. |
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| Beaches |
The Punta Gorda area is an easy drive to some of the world's best beaches.
Boca Grande - Located on the barrier island of Gasparilla. Boca Grande Florid a is carefully preserved in the tradition of old Florida. Located on the Southwest coast northwest of Punta Gorda, Boca Grande is a noted for its beaches, waterfront estates and its reputation as the tarpon fishing capital of the world.
Manasota Key - located between Englewood and Sarasota. This area has beautiful Gulf beaches.
Englewood Beach - just across the bridge from Englewood and an easy drive from Punta Gorda.
Sarasota Beaches
Siesta Key - a must see white sand beach in Sarasota area.
Venice Beach - a charming island beach, don't miss the Island shops.
Sanibel and Captiva - a renowned tourist destination. This area is a must see. Many wonderful restaurants, shops, accommodations, fabulous beaches, nature preserve and the shell museum.
Fort Myers Beach - an active beach area.
Naples - has it all- beaches, shopping, wonderful restaurants. |
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| Arts and Culture |
Culture abounds in the area; from the Port Charlotte Cultural Center, the Visual Arts Center and the Charlotte Symphony, to the many cultural events in Sarasota, Fort Myers and Naples. Punta Gorda is a short drive to museums, theatre, concerts and fine dining.
Click here to view the arts and cultural community activities in Punta Gorda and Port Charlotte
Click here to view the arts and cultural community activities in Sarasota |
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| Economy |
The Punta Gorda MSA rates as an excellent growing economy.
Employment is growing. Families and retirees are relocating to the area.
Florida has no state income tax. The Charlotte County schools are among the best in Southwest Florida. |
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| Florida Taxes |
| Florida ranks low in terms of the tax burden placed on residents. Based on income, property and other state and local tax collections, the Tax Foundation research organization ranks Florida among the lowest tax states (Florida ranks #45 among the 50 states in 2004; only five states have a lower tax burden). |
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| State Sales Tax - 6% |
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| Corporate Tax - 5.5% |
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| State Income Tax - None |
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Florence Tanner, REALTOR®
Sun Realty
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