Charlotte County was created in 1921 and was named in honor of the Bay of Charlotte Harbor. The name Charlotte comes from the Spanish “Carlota.” The area was originally named Bahia de Carlota by the Spanish in 1565 and was changed to Charlotte Harbor by the English in 1775 in honor of Queen Charlotte Sophia, the wife of King George III. The only incorporated city, and the county seat, is the city of Punta Gorda. Charlotte Harbor is one of the United States’ largest natural harbors. Charlotte County is made up of an ideal location: beautiful waterfront, untouched wilderness, and a paradise lifestyle for fishermen, boaters, sun lovers, and shoppers. Because of this desirable pace lifestyle, Greater Charlotte Harbor and the Gulf Islands Area have consistently been voted the best place to live in the South. Charlotte County is one of Florida’s best kept secrets, with limitless opportunity for dreams to come true.

Home Buyer Information

Charlotte County consists of 12 cities
The Average Home Listing Price in Charlotte County is $213,931
The Average Home Listing Price Per Square Foot in Charlotte County is $123
The Average Home Selling Price in Charlotte County is $206,114
The Average Home / Apartment Rental Price in Charlotte County is $1,224 per month
The Median Household Income in Charlotte County is $42,551 per year

Community Information

Charlotte Florida Weekly or Charlotte Sun – everything you need to know about the local Charlotte County area news https://charlottecounty.floridaweekly.com/ or https://www.yoursun.com/charlotte/
Charlotte County Community Information – https://www.charlottecountyfl.gov/
Punta Gorda Airport – https://www.flypgd.com/
Charlotte County Property Appraiser – https://www.ccappraiser.com/
Charlotte County Clerk of Courts – https://www.co.charlotte.fl.us/
Charlotte County Tax Collector – https://taxcollector.charlottecountyfl.gov/

Local School Information

Charlotte County Schools aims to fulfill their mission “to promote character and competence in a positive learning culture that ensures success and inspires purpose for ALL” by remaining focused on their district values of collaboration, communication, integrity, leadership, excellence, and safety every day. Serving more than 16,000 students in their 23 public schools and 1,050 students in their 11 private schools.

Charlotte County Public Schools – https://www.yourcharlotteschools.net/
Charlotte County Private Schools – http://www.fldoe.org/schools/school-choice/private-schools/parent-info.stml
Charlotte County Charter Schools – http://www.fldoe.org/schools/school-choice/charter-schools/charter-school-faqs.stml
Information About Florida’s School Choice Program – floridaschoolchoice.org
School Reviews and Information – greatschools.org/florida or www.privateschoolreview.com/florida/charlotte-county
Florida SouthWestern State College – 941-637-5629 or https://www.fsw.edu/charlotte
Charlotte Technical College – 941-255-7500 or https://charlottetechcollege.net/
Southern Technical College Port Charlotte – 941-391-8888 or https://www.southerntech.edu/locations/port-charlotte/
SouthWest Florida Bible Institute – 941-625-3255 or https://www.swfbi.org/

Crime Data

Charlotte County Crime Statistics – https://www.ccso.org/PublicInterest/crimestats.cfm
Charlotte County Interactive Crime Map – https://spotcrime.com/fl/charlotte+county
Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office – https://www.ccso.org/
Florida Department of Law Enforcement – fdle.state.fl.us/FSAC/County-Profiles/Charlotte.aspx
Sexual Offenders and Predators Information – https://offender.fdle.state.fl.us/offender/sops/neighborhoodSearch.jsf

Utilities Contact Information

Charlotte County Utilities (CCU) Water – 941-764-4300 or https://www.charlottecountyfl.gov/dept/utilities/Pages/default.aspx
City of Punta Gorda Utilities Department (Water) – 941-639-2528 or http://www.ci.punta-gorda.fl.us/services/water-waste-water
Englewood Water District – 941-474-3217 or https://englewoodwater.com/
Gasparilla Island Water Association, Inc. (GIWA) – 941-964-2423 or http://www.mygiwa.com/
Charlotte Harbor Water Association – 941-625-2288 or https://www.charlotteharborwater.com/
Florida Power and Light (FPL) Electric – 941-639-1106 or https://www.fpl.com/
Peoples Gas / TECO – 877-832-6747 or https://www.peoplesgas.com/
CenturyLink Cable, Internet, and Telephone Services – 865-465-2313 or https://connectnw.net/centurylink/port-charlotte-florida/
Comcast Cable, Internet, and Telephone Services – 800-266-2278 or https://www.xfinity.com/
DirecTV and AT&T Cable, Internet, and Telephone Services – 800-820-3097 or https://www.directv.com/
Frontier FiOS Internet Services – 855-284-2105 or https://go.frontier.com/availability/fl/port-charlotte

Shopping

Port Charlotte Town Center – 941-624-4447 or https://portcharlottetowncenter.com/
Fishermen’s Village – 941-639-8721 or https://www.fishville.com/
Miromar Outlets – 239-948-3766 or https://www.miromaroutlets.com/
Coconut Point – 239-992-9966 or https://www.simon.com/mall/coconut-point
Bell Tower Shops – 239-489-1221 or https://www.thebelltowershops.com/

Things To Do

Little Gasparilla Island – https://www.littlegasparillaisland.net/
Stump Pass Beach State Park – 941-964-0375 or https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/stump-pass-beach-state-park
Don Pedro Island State Park – 941-964-0375 or https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/don-pedro-island-state-park
Cape Haze Marina – 941-697-3336 or https://capehazemarina.com/
Deep Creek Golf Club – 941-625-6911 or https://www.deepcreekgc.com/
C. Freeman House – 941-639-2222 or http://www.ci.punta-gorda.fl.us/Home/Components/FacilityDirectory/FacilityDirectory/16/59
Muscle Car City Museum – 941-575-5959 or https://musclecarcity.net/
Port Charlotte Beach Park – https://www.charlottecountyfl.gov/services/parksrecs/Pages/Port-Charlotte-Beach-Park-Pool.aspx
Laishley Park – http://www.ci.punta-gorda.fl.us/visitors/laishley-park
Ponce de Leon Park – http://www.ci.punta-gorda.fl.us/visitors/ponce-de-leon-park
Military Heritage Museum – 941-575-9002 or https://freedomisntfree.org/
Gilchrist Park – http://www.ci.punta-gorda.fl.us/visitors/gilchrist-park
Octagon Wildlife Sanctuary and Rehabilitation Center – 239-543-1130 or https://www.octagonwildlife.org/
Punta Gorda History Park – https://www.charlotteharbortravel.com/listings/punta-gorda-history-park/241/
Punta Gorda Speedway – 941-205-8925 or https://www.417southernspeedway.com/
Blanchard House Museum – 941-575-7518 or https://www.blanchardhousemuseum.org/
Peace River Botanicals & Sculpture Gardens – 941-621-8299 or http://peacerivergardens.org/
Peace River Wildlife Center – 941-637-3830 or https://prwildlife.org/
Charlotte Performing Arts Center – 941-637-0459 or http://www.thecpac.net/
Escape Rooms Unlocked – 941-295-6880 or https://escaperoomsunlocked.com/

Professional Sports

Charlotte Stone Crabs (Minor League Baseball) – 941-206-4487 or https://www.milb.com/charlotte-stone-crabs

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