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Port Charlotte, FL
Port Charlotte is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Charlotte County, Florida, United States. The population was 60,625 at the 2020 census, up from 54,392 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Punta Gorda, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area, included in the North Port-Bradenton, Florida Combined Statistical Area.
Port Charlotte was named to the "10 Best Places to Retire", in the United States for the year 2012 by U.S. News & World Report.
Port Charlotte is located at the north end of the Charlotte Harbor Estuary, northwest of the city of Punta Gorda. It is 100 miles (160 km) south of Tampa and 65 miles (105 km) north of Naples. According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 32.3 square miles (83.7 km2), of which 28.4 square miles (73.6 km2) is land and 3.9 square miles (10.1 km2) (12.01%), is water.
The Calusa originally settled around the Port Charlotte area. In 1819, Florida was ceded by the Spanish and became a U.S. territory, and in 1845 Florida became the 27th state. For the first 100 years of statehood, the area around Port Charlotte was mostly undeveloped. Maps of the area at the turn of the 20th-century show that most of the roads and railroads leading into southwest Florida had bypassed the Port Charlotte area. Aside from some cattle ranches and small farming, the area was mostly uninhabited. This would change when the post-World War II boom opened people's eyes to the possibility of developing land in Florida.
In the 1950s, the now-defunct General Development Corporation led by the Mackle brothers decided to take advantage of the Florida land boom and developed land primarily on both of Florida's coastlines. Among the areas they planned and developed was the Port Charlotte area. Ultimately, Port Charlotte became the most populous community in Charlotte County, although, like most GDC developments, Port Charlotte remained an unincorporated community.
Health and wellness are integral to the lifestyle in Port Charlotte. The city is home to various healthcare facilities, including the Bayfront Health Port Charlotte Hospital, which provides comprehensive medical services to residents. Select Physical Therapy offers comprehensive physical therapy services, including orthopedic rehabilitation, sports medicine, manual therapy, and specialized programs for various conditions. CORA Physical Therapy provides personalized physical therapy programs for musculoskeletal injuries, post-surgical rehabilitation, balance and fall prevention, and occupational therapy services. Results Physiotherapy is offering evidence-based physical therapy treatments for pain management, sports injuries, spine conditions, and neurological disorders. The Salt Room offers unique salt therapy sessions along with massage services, combining the benefits of massage with halotherapy for respiratory and skin health. The Spa at PGA National Resort offers a variety of massages including Swedish, deep tissue, hot stone, and aromatherapy massages, in addition to other spa treatments. Spa at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island provides a range of massage therapies including their signature "Heaven in a Hammock" massage, deep tissue massage, and reflexology.
Top sites in Port Charlotte, FL are Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Gardens, Port Charlotte Beach Park, and Charlotte Harbor Preserve State Park.
Population: 64,971 (2023). ZIP code: 33900. Area codes: 941. Elevation: 7 ft (2 m). Area: 32.34 sq mi (83.76 km2).
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What is the history of Port Charlotte, FL?
The first people to call the Port Charlotte area home were the nomadic Paleo-Indians as they chased big game such as woolly mammoth southward during the last ice age around 10,000 BC. At the time, Port Charlotte was not a coastal area; the peninsula of Florida was much wider than it is today and much drier. As the ice melted, the sea level rose Florida assumed the shape and climate it has today and the Paleo-Indians gave way to the Calusa, the "shell people." The Calusa thrived on the southwest Florida coast and numbered over 50,000 when the first Spaniards reached the peninsula in the 16th century.
What is special about Port Charlotte, FL?
Situated between Punta Gorda and Englewood on Florida's Southwest Coast, Port Charlotte is a destination of hundreds of miles of waterways, offering breathtaking Gulf sunsets, freshwater and saltwater adventures, world-class fishing, award-winning restaurants, and access to exciting sports events. In addition to Charlotte Harbor, which is connected to the Peace and Myakka rivers, Port Charlotte is home to 165 miles of man-made waterways, many of which access the harbor, and on-water adventures can take a variety of forms, from tiki cruises to fishing charters. Outdoor fun for the whole family can be found at Tippecanoe Environmental Park, a 380-acre preserve with seven miles of trails to explore, and Port Charlotte Beach Park.
Can I afford Port Charlotte, FL?
To live comfortably in Port Charlotte, Florida, a minimum annual income of $56,880 for a family, and $42,400 for a single person is recommended. A typical home costs $296,500, which is 12.3% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 18.2% less expensive than the average Florida home, at $362,400. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Port Charlotte costs $1,320 per month, which is 7.7% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 18.2% cheaper than the state average of $1,560.
Sources
Bayfront Health Port Charlotte Hospital
The Spa at PGA National Resort
Spa at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island
Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Gardens
Charlotte Harbor Preserve State Park
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