7/29/2010: Charlotte county's June
2010 unemployment rate was 12.4 compared to the nations
rate of 9.5%. There have been 202 condo's sold in the
Punta Gorda area within the last 6 months. Of those, 45
(22.5%) were REO's and 32 (16%) were short sales.
Fast Facts-Population and cost of living data for
Punta Gorda, Port Charlotte, and all of Charlotte County.
Beaches
-We have 2 public beaches, Port Charlotte and Englewood
beaches. Each offer restrooms, picnic shelters, barbecue grills
and other amenities. There are many boat, canoe and kayak
launches throughout our park system. Six Environmental Parks
offer opportunities for fishing and kayaking and to observe
bird, aquatic and other wildlife.
Area Attractions- Whether you would
enjoy a
swamp buggy eco-tour, strolling
through
Fisherman's Village, watching car races, going to an art exhibit, or whatever, we have plenty
to do!
Boating- Charlotte Harbor
was named by Sail magazine as
one of the top 10 list of greatest places to sail in the United
States. In addition, we've hosted the "Oh Boy! Oberto Redfish
Cup Tournament" numerous times. All in all, Charlotte Harbor and
the Gulf Islands are great places to boat and fish.
Tennis
Courts
- With a minimum
of 11 public tennis courts and numerous private places, you
should be able to find a court nearby!
Golf -
named the third best place in America to live and play golf by
Golf Digest, Charlotte Harbor & the Gulf Islands have more than
16 courses
Parks -
Charlotte County is home to more than 35 parks, 14 of which are
developed and offer a variety of activities, such as fishing,
swimming, shuffleboard, basketball, baseball, football,
playgrounds and nature trails.
Yacht Clubs -
The ISLES
YACHT CLUB and CHARLOTTE HARBOR YACHT CLUB have elegant ballroom
and dining rooms with spectacular water views. Various
activities are planned throughout the year. Limited number of
memberships are available.
Punta
Gorda Isles
Punta Gorda Isles is a deed restricted waterfront
community with most homes on a wide canal with access to
Charlotte Harbor and then the Gulf of Mexico.
Maintenance of the seawalls is handled by the City of
Punta Gorda with an accessment on residents taxes
Burnt
Store Isles http://www.bsia.net/ Another boating and golfing community within Punta Gorda,
Burnt Store Isles has about 1000 canal front and 400
golf course homes and lots. Just like Punta Gorda Isles,
"BSI" features concrete seawalls, central water and
sewer and strong, but reasonable deed restrictions. Both
PGI and BSI have private clubs with limited memberships.
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