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Port Charlotte is located just west of I-75, 6.5 miles northwest of Punta Gorda and 26 miles southwest of Venice. Charlotte Harbor and the Peace River border the south end of the city.
A variety of views and scenes draw new residents as well as vacationers to the Port Charlotte area. Not only does the city have scenic beaches along its harbor, but vast stretches of undeveloped farmland in the interior as well. Various parts of the city have enormous oak trees which have stood for over a century.
The pace of Port Charlotte is reminiscent of our relaxed Old Florida heritage, yet the city does not lack for modern conveniences. In fact, Port Charlotte is a popular location for entrepreneurs starting new business ventures. Port Charlotte has twenty-five shopping centers, the largest of which is Port Charlotte Town Center, an 800,000 square foot mall with many amenities for families to enjoy.
Since its development in the 1950s, Port Charlotte's population has been rapidly rising each year, as more and more people of all ages come to live here. Due to its comfortable balance of countryside and urban living, the city is especially attractive to couples seeking a place to settle down and raise their young children.
Residents of Port Charlotte can enjoy many private and semi-private golf courses throughout the city as well as the public pool and tennis courts offered at Port Charlotte Beach State Park. At Charlotte Harbor, visitors can participate in wilderness eco-tours, fishing, hiking, and more. And at the Peace River, take a moment to look for manatees and other species of Florida wildlife.
Homes in Port Charlotte range from the low $200,000's. | 
