Local Resources
Take a look at some of the great things Punta Gorda, Port Charlotte, Englewood, North Port, and Charlotte County have to offer. These resources are designed to help you move and get settled, and to acquaint you with the area after your move.
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Air Flights Direct-ly into Punta Gorda Airport - Direct Air now flies into PGD, with it's large landing strip and new facilities, from several cities at Discount Rates, and brings you just a couple of minutes ride to the center of Punta Gorda, one of Southwest Florida's premier destinations.
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Allegiant Air flights to Punta Gorda Airport - Allegiant Air now flies into PGD, with it's large landing strip and new facilities, from several cities at Discount Rates, and brings you just a couple of minutes ride to the center of Punta Gorda, one of Southwest Florida's premier destinations.
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Best Western Hotel on the Harbor - Reasonably Priced motel with rooms overlooking world famous Charlotte Harbor, short walking distance to the fine restaurants, shops, and art galleries of quaint downtown Punta Gorda
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Hotel, Hampton Inn, Port Charlotte - Hampton Inn conveniently located at the exit off I-75
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Hotel, Sheraton Four Points Harborside - Beautiful new mid-price range Hotel on fabulous Charlotte Harbor, walking distance to the fine restaurants, shops, and art galleries of quaint downtown Punta Gorda
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| Hotel, The Wyvern, Punta Gorda - Award winning Boutique Luxury Hotel with the best view of world renowned Charlotte Harbor from its roof-top restaurant and lounge, with chic restaurant Lu-Lu's on the first floor near the lobby. Walking distance to quaint downtown Punta Gorda. | |
| JOBS and Business Opportunities | |
Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce - WE will help you with your new business or service that brings you to the area. We are members and will gladly introduce you and help assure you rapid success in our growing community.
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| Charlotte County Economic Development - Aid and Financial Assistance for moving your Business to Paradise | |
| Career and Service Center - A Resource for both Employers and job seekers | |
| Florida Labor Union News - Find your trade's union here | |
| Horticultural Job Opportunities - Here in paradise, everyone has a green thumb! Horticultural jobs abound from lawn mowing to fine landscaping to agricultural opportunities, from Botanical Gardens to many Green Industries | |
| Local Job Radar Site - Search for a Punta Gorda area job here | |
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Punta Gorda Chamber of Commerce - For all the business opportunities and updated recreation and cultural activities schedule, your best resource is the Punta Gorda Chamber of Commerce
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| Southwest Florida Help Wanted - Search here for your new job in our beautiful paradise, Southwest Florida | |
| Fishing,Boating,Diving | |
| Boat Ramps Charlotte County - Charlotte County has numerous well maintained Municipal Boat Ramps and Parks | |
| Boating and Fishing Charlotte Harbor and the Gulf - WATERLIFE Monthly Magazine for local watersports | |
| Fishin' Franks Bait and Tackle - In their own words, "This ain't no boutique, This is a Fishin Store". | |
| Fishing and Boating Gulf of Mexico and the Harbor - Sun-Herald WATERLINE Weekly Boating and Fishing Section | |
| High Tech Diving and Safety - Local Commercial resource for diving equipment | |
| Obsession Fishing Charters - Fish with Capt. Dave Pecci, premier saltwater guide. Orvis Guide of the Year Award recipient with 30 years of experience and local knowledge. | |
| Placida Queen Deep Sea Fishing Gulf of Mexico - Placida Queen. fishing license, bait and tackle included. 65' with full-length benches. plenty of fishing room | |
| The Angler's Dream - The Angler's Dream is a Head Boat - you pay a per head price to go fishing, no license fees or paperwork. Is centrally located on Florida¿s SW Gulf Coast between Sarasota and Ft. Myers, close to both Port Charlotte and Englewood, on the Cape Haze peninsula at Placida Point. | |
| The Underwater Fish Light - View the plethora of fish in Charlotte Harbor from your dock - an amazing number of fish are living right in your own backyard | |
| Yachtworld.com - The largest online brokerage for yacht sales | |
| Golf | |
| Bobcat Trail Golf Club - One the areas best courses - Call Ken or Louise at 941-204-9376 or 9377 to buy a golf course home at Bobcat trail! | |
| Deep Creek Golf Club - One of the Most Popular golf courses | |
| Florida Golf Magazine - All kinds of resources for info on the Florida Golf experience | |
| Heron Creek Golf & Country Club - 27 Holes of Championship Golf and Golf Community Homes and amenities. | |
| Oyster Creek Golf Club - Popular Executive Golf Course in Englewood. Call Ken Virtue at 941-204-9376 to buy a golf course home | |
| Riverwood Golf Club Community - This Golf Digest 4 1/2 star Course is truly unique as a result of its design features, natural beauty and varying challenges. The front nine of this Gene Bates designed, par 72 championship course flows through heavily wooded terrain, rich in stands of natural pine. Beautiful golf community homes by Centex - Call Ken Virtue of RE/MAX Harbor Realty at 941-204-9376 to buy a Riverwood home. | |
| Rotonda Golf & CC - 81 Holes of Golf in this golf course community near the Englewood gulf of mexico beaches. Call Ken Virtue for a golf course home at 941-204-9376 | |
| Search all Golf opportunities - Everything golf! | |
| Recreation | |
| Calender of Upcoming Local Events - There's always something fun happening here in paradise! | |
| Calender of upcoming Punta Gorda Events - Plan your recreation with the fun events in Punta Gorda - It's happening on the Harbor! | |
| Charlotte Harbor and the Gulf Islands - An excellent Vistors' Guide | |
Fishermens Village, Marina, Shopping and Restaurants - A fun destination in Punta Gorda, with numerous boutique stores and restaurants, plus marina, boat rentals, tours, fishing charters, located on Charlotte Harbor and Punta Gorda Isles
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| Florida Oceanographic Society - Access to diving and marine information and opportunities to volunteer | |
| Tampa Bay Rays Spring Training Home - Join the fun with the Championship Major League Baseball team, Tampa Bay Rays with Spring Training right here where we live, and, the farm team, Charlotte Stone Crabs with a full summer schedule of family entertainment | |
| The Charlotte Harbor Events and Conference Center - Every weekend there are happenings at the new Events Center, located right on the Harbor in the center of Punta Gorda, click on this website annd then, "Event Calender" | |
| The Charlotte Stone Crabs Minor League Baseball Team - South Division Champions for the past two years, offering a variety of family fun all summer at the Charlotte Sports park. Come see the players that you will see move up to the Major League Tampa Bay Rays. | |
| The Great Florida Birding Trail - The Charlotte Harbor area in Southwest Florida is a haven for filling out your Life List. | |
| The Isles Yacht Club - Widely known as the friendliest Yacht Club in Southwest Florida | |
| Home Repair & Renovation | |
| Cornwall Construction - Bath and Kitchen Remodels | |
| D & D Custom Cabinets - Premium Quality all wood cabinets | |
| Restaurants | |
| Gator'z Bar & Grill - Port Charlotte's great meeting spot plus a biker's delight | |
| The Crab House - Large Restaurant right on the Harbor in the center of town | |
| The Perfect Caper - Gourmet Dining | |
| The Riviera Oyster Bar - Great ambience, waterfront dining | |
| The Smugglers Family of Restaurants - Punta Gorda is home to a large selection of fine and fun restaurants | |
| Whiskey Creek Wood Fired Grill - One of Port Charlotte's most popular spots. | |
| Area Information | |
| Charlotte County Government - | |
| Charlotte County Sheriff's Office - Amongst the most excellent Law Enforcement organizations in Florida | |
| Charlotte County Visitors Bureau - All kinds of information to make your visit to our area a great success | |
| City of Punta Gorda - For all your answers about permitting, regulations, resources and departments | |
Community Information - free community profiles
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Local Information - research local area info, stats, and events
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| Scrub-jay and other endangered species - Do your due diligence here if you are purchasing vacant land and plan to build your dream home. For additional help, call Ken & Louise Virtue, RE/MAX Harbor Realty, 941-204-9376 | |
| Medical/Health | |
| Charlotte Regional Medical Center - Award Winning Hospital in Punta Gorda center. Thomson Reuters Top 100 Hospitals Award | |
| Englewood Community Hospital - Wait Time for ER found at this link as well as other info | |
| Fawcett Memorial Hospital - Emergency Room Waiting Time constantly updated at this link along with other Fawcett Memorial Info for this Port Charlotte hospital | |
| Peace River Regional Hospital - ER Wait Time also published here at this Port Charlotte Hospital | |
| Attorneys | |
| Attorney Specializing in Waterfront Property - David M. Levin, Most knowledgeable waterfront attorney in the area | |
| Farr Law Firm BLOG - The Farr Law Firm BLOG covering up to the minute legal issues affecting Southwest Florida | |
| The Farr Law Firm - Excellent Punta Gorda Group, including Jack Hackett, Gary Kahle, Real Estate Specialists | |
| Relocation Links | |
| Official City Websites - find area info websites across the world! | |
National Weather - find weather info anywhere in the US
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| US State Departments of Education - see the list of all 50 states | |
| An active Life Care Community - To sell your home so that you can take advantage of the benefits of the serene life at Southport Square, Call Ken or Louise Virtue of RE/MAX Harbor Realty, 941-204-9376 or 9377. | |
| Schools | |
| Charlotte county Public Schools - Info about the excellent Charlotte County Schools | |
| State dept. of education - school reports, statistics, demographics.... | |
School Information - free school profiles
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| Mortgage | |
Mortgage 101 - Mortgage information, interest rates, mortgage calculators, quick-and-easy pre-qualification forms, and much more.
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| Maps | |
Mapquest - maps, driving directions, road trip planner....
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| Local Weather | |
| Local Weather - forecasts, weather patterns, radars.... | |
| MyFox Hurricane Center - Up to date live hurricane info | |
| Tax Information | |
| Charlotte County Appraisers Office - Detailed information about ownership and taxes by address of property | |
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| Homeowner deductions information - | |
| How to report moving expenses - | |
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| Culture/Gardening | |
| Charlotte County Extension Service - Research-based education offered in agriculture, family and consumer sciences, and 4-H youth development. News, agents, and event calendar | |
| Charlotte County Library System - Order your books online | |
| Dave's Gardens - Dave's Garden is the hands-down favorite website of gardeners around the world. Our articles and videos show you how to start seeds and learn how to have your best garden ever. Members can chat with other gardeners in our 256 forums, and identify your plants, pests, birds and butterflies. | |
| Florida Agriculture - Division of Marketing and Development promotes FRESH FROM FLORIDA products. Info for consumers and agri-business. Division is part of Florida Department of Agriculture | |
| Florida Gardening - Proudly Serving Up Trustworthy Florida Gardening Advice Since 1999. | |
| The Cultural Center - Continuous and Daily Activities of all kinds, breakfast and lunch, entertainment. The best way to make new friends, located in the center of Port Charlotte | |
| The Visual Arts Center - Headquaters for arts and artists in Punta Gorda Isles | |
| Your Florida Backyard - Birds, Books, Butterflies, wildlife | |
| Communities | |
| Burnt Store Isles Association - Info about Burnt Store Isles, Twin Isles Golf Club, in Punta Gorda | |
Burnt Store Marina & Country Club - Deepest Water Port in Southwest Florida - Call Ken & Louise for homes and condos for sale at the Marina, 941-204-9376
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| South Gulf Cove Community, Port Charlotte - South Gulf Cove, nearby to Charlotte Harbor and the Gulf of Mexico | |
| The Punta Gorda Isles Civic Association - Voluntary membership in the PGICA opens up tremendous resources for a fulfilling lifestyle for new and established residents | |
| Computer Services | |
| Computer Guru Services - Someone you can count upon for all the answers to your vexing computer problems | |
| Entireweb SEO Services - Good source for tips on SEO | |
| Search Engine Optimizer - addme.com for traffic tips | |
