Charlotte County, Florida

Charlotte County is a United States county located in the State of Florida. As of the 2010 census, the population was 159,978. Its county seat is Punta Gorda. Known for its unhurried, laid-back lifestyle and plenty of Old Florida charm, the City of Port Charlotte has been recognized as a top place to retire in the United States. Charlotte County provides a fantastic amount of natural eco-resources such as upland and water preservation areas to explore. Charlotte Harbor includes one of the world’s largest protected marine estuaries encompassing 270 square miles with 219 miles of natural shoreline.