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Punta Gorda Office
311 West Retta Esplanade
Punta Gorda, Florida 33950
Telephone: 941-639-2222
Fax: 941-639-6330
Port Charlotte Office
2702 Tamiami Trail
Port Charlotte Florida 33952
Telephone: 941-627-2222
Fax: 941-627-9730
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In 1996, Money Magazine announced that this area was "the Number Two Best Place to Live in America." Since then, Charlotte County has received many similar accolades, including “Number One Best Place to Live in the South” and one of “America’s Best Places to Sail.” Very recently, Golf Digest numbered us the third on their list of the best golf cities.
All of this publicity has brought many new residents and visitors to Charlotte County. But the one visitor who has not welcomed by this otherwise very friendly community was Hurricane Charley on August 13, 2004.
When all was said and done, more than 20,000 homes had to be reroofed. Hundreds of businesses had to move into trailers in their parking lots while repairs were made. Over two million yards of debris had to be removed, and almost 46,000 street signs had to be replaced. These few statistics stated are to point out the obstacles that have been and will continue to be overcome.
Charlotte County has proven its resiliency in the last year. We’re coming back – stronger and better than ever.
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Established April 23, 1921. "Charlotte" came from "Carlos" (English) or "Calos" (Calusa Indian). In 1565, the Spanish named "Carlos Bay," followed by the English in 1775 who named the area Charlotte Harbor in tribute to the Queen Charlotte Sophia, wife of King George III. Punta Gorda is the only city in Charlotte County.
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