Punta Gorda, FL is an idyllic city located on the Gulf Coast of Southwest Florida. It's known for its vast waterways and lush vegetation, making it a perfect destination for outdoor enthusiasts. Visitors to Punta Gorda can take advantage of the many activities available such as fishing, boating, kayaking and paddle boarding in Charlotte Harbor or exploring the nearby nature reserves and mangrove forests. For those looking for a culture fix, the city offers art galleries, live music events and historic landmarks to explore. With so much to offer, it’s no wonder reviews of Punta Gorda are overwhelmingly positive. People rave about the town's friendly locals, delicious seafood restaurants and stunning scenery. While prices may not be as low as some other destinations in Florida, visitors agree that adventures in Punta Gorda are worth every penny.
based on 15 ReviewsGet to know Punta Gorda with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Punta Gorda
Waterfront Living - 8/21/2008
We bought a home in Punta Gorda Isles in 2004, just before Hurricane Charley. Punta Gorda was beautiful then but is even more so now. After the hurricane, much thought was put into the renewal and renovation of this little town. I still wouldn't choose any place else to
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Nice Warm Weather - 3/21/2007
The weather is subtropical. Very warm and humid in the Summer.
Overall the economy is struggling a bit. Service oriented community, wages are not the greatest. World class fishing and boating however. It just depends what you are looking
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Jim - 9/30/2006
There is plenty of transportation here, we call it automobiles. We don't need nor want any taxpayer funded crap like that. Go to Chicago and pay taxes up there, and, oh yeah, bring your shovel.
This place is the biggest sleeper in the USA, we're rebuilding EVERYTHING. The houses have all been re-done since Charley with new roofs, paint windows, etc. and the waterfront homes all have concrete seawalls that ARE MAINTAINED AND REPAIRED/REPLACED FOR JUST $460 PER YEAR!!!!!!!
And some idiot complains about public transport. Must be a
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Public Transportation - 8/26/2006
The area's population has grown tremendously within the last few years, but the area lacks efficient public
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Paradise IS Punta Gorda - 7/6/2005
People, the numbers don't lie. Punta Gorda is a wonderful place to live. The only problem is that if you're not already here, the cost of purchasing a home has gone through the roof.Waterfront property that cost $72,000 five years ago is now going for over $300,000. A very nice new home approx 2400 sq ft,5 years ago could have been built for around $300,000(including waterfront lot). Today, that number is probably more than $650,000. Don't for a moment think that a direct hit by Hurricane Charley diminished the demand. It just made people aware of the beauty of the
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