Welcome to Punta Gorda, voted 'Number One' as the 'Best Place to Live in the US' by Money Magazine in 1996 and continues to be ranked in the top 5 'best places to live' by Money Magazine for the past 8 years'a charming and historic waterfront town which traces its roots to a landing at Live Oak Point on the Peace River by Hernando DeSoto in 1539. Charlotte County's only incorporated city. Punta Gorda of approximately 16,000 is in the midst of major community revitalization and beautification efforts. With historic preservation as a priority, Punta Gorda has secured State Historic District status Punta Gorda's city Streetscape program is restoring an old Florida atmosphere to central district streets and has added brick lanes, street lamps, benches, planters and flowers. Unique shops and restaurants are being added throughout town, expanding the fine reputation of Punta Gorda's charm.

Just 11 miles from the town of Punta Gorda is the gated community of Burnt Store Marina, nestled along the tranquil shores of Charlotte Harbor within easy reach of the Gulf of Mexico, barrier islands, Boca Grande Pass and some of the world's best Tarpon fishing. An idyllic retreat for fisherman and recreational boaters alike, Burnt Store Marina offers a 506-slip private deep-water marina set in a casual, unhurried atmosphere. Golfers can pass the time playing a leisurely round on the 27 holes of golf, competing in a tennis match or just soaking in the rays.

Port Charlotte is a fairly new community created and developed in the late 1950's. The population of the unincorporated area of Charlotte County, including Port Charlotte, is approximately 134,000 residents.

An established, yet still growing area Port Charlotte has the services and amenities necessary for the convenience and enjoyment of its residents and visitors. Recreational opportunities abound from fine golf courses, yacht clubs, tennis courts, art and cultural centers, parks boating facilities, pool and beach swimming and more. Port Charlotte has more than 165 miles of man-made waterways, many with access to Charlotte Harbor and the Gulf of Mexico. There are miles of natural shoreline bordering Charlotte Harbor and the Peace and Myakka Rivers.

Cape Coral located on the beautiful Caloosahatchee River, the Cape offers more than 400 miles of fresh and saltwater canals linking backyards to lakes, the Caloosahatchee River and the Gulf of Mexico. It is know throughout Florida as a boater's and fishermen's paradise and a place where waterfront living is still an affordable reality for all ages.

The city boasts a full roster of things to do: festivals, concerts and special activities hosted by local clubs and organizations as well as the Chamber of Commerce. Several events are unique to the Cape: the Festival of Lights, the holiday boat parade, a world 'class bicycle race called the 'Tour de Cape' and the Best Southwest Florida Festival, as well as 'mango mania' a favorite annual event. No wonder the Cape is a favorite new hometown for hundreds of newcomers each year.

The Cape Coral-Fort Myers Metro Area is booming and has caught the attention of the national business community. In Forbes Magazine's ranking of Best Economies/Best Places for 2000, it placed in the top third among 200. Inc. Magazine ranked Lee County as one of its Top 50 Entrepreneurial 'Hot Zones.' Money Magazine rated the area the 6th Best Place to Live in America. Business Week says Southwest Florida is one of the top five 'job meccas' for older adults.

Punta Gorda, and Port Charlotte are within minutes from the Englewood and Venice beaches, known for the finest sugar sand beaches with a laidback attitude. And beach lovers flock to Ft. Myers Beach and famous Sanibel Island, known as the 'Shelling Capital of the Western World,' with beautiful crystal clean aqua waters, picnic benches along the causeway that lead to the island, invite you to commune with the seagulls, pelicans, and dolphin that frequent the waters.