Port Charlotte

Port Charlotte is situated 70 miles south of Tampa and 114 miles south of Orlando. Charlotte County incorporates over 100 miles of waterfront, some of the best beaches in Florida, the beautiful barrier islands of Gasparilla, Manasota Key and Don Pedro. Boating and fishing are one of the favourite pastimes with Charlotte harbour and the Intra-coastal waterway providing safe, calm waters for novices and experts alike.

Boca Grande Boating

The historic town of Punta Gorda is just across the Peace River, with its original clapper board houses and palm tree lined avenues, it is a step back in time and simply oozes that “Olde Floridian” charm. The area is blessed with some of the best restaurants in Southwest Florida, with the fisheries restaurant at Placida and Barnacle Phill’s being firm favourites with the locals.

Port Charlotte has been voted one of the top 5 places to live in Florida for the past 5 years and the real estate market has seen unprecedented activity during this period. Although land is plentiful in Charlotte County, waterfront real estate is much sought after and demands a far higher price than those inland.

Beaches

South Beach

Port Charlotte has some of the best beaches in Florida. Beaches on the Gulf side of Florida tend to be more laid back than the Atlantic, the sea is warmer and calmer too.

Englewood beach, just 15 minutes drive away is a beautiful 7 mile beach running the full length of Manasota Key.

Boca Grande is also popular for beach goers, its also a favourite haunt for the rich and famous!

Weather

Florida enjoys a year round sub-tropical climate. Port Charlotte attracts the “snowbirds” from the northern states from October through to April when the temperature is a pleasant 65º-75º, May through to September tends to be warmer

Golf & Leisure

Boca Grande Golf Course

This area of Southwest Florida is a golfers dream! With no fewer than 21 courses within a 15 mile radius of the condominiums, you really are spoilt for choice. The standard of the courses is also second to none and average green fees are around $40 per round including a buggy!

Sport fishing is also a popular activity with the annual Tarpon fishing tournament topping the event calendar. Charter boats and equipment hire are plentiful.

For those who want a more relaxed boat trip why not take an evening cruise to watch the dolphins.