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State in the extreme SE United States. A long, low peninsula between the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico. Florida is bordered by Georgia and Alabama.
Area, 58,560 sq mi (151,670 sq km).
Pop. (2000) 15,982,378, a 23.5% increase since the 1990 census.
Capital, Tallahassee.
Largest city, Jacksonville.
Nickname, Sunshine State.
Motto, In God We Trust.
State bird, mockingbird.
State flower, orange blossom.
State tree, Sabal palmetto palm.
Tourism plays a primary role in the state's economy; in 1996 visitors to Florida spent over $48 billion. Walt Disney World, a massive cluster of theme parks near Orlando that is one of the world's leading tourist attractions; Universal Studios, a combination theme park and film and television production facility, also near Orlando; and other attractions draw millions yearly.
Famed beaches, such as those at Englewood (Voted Top 10), Ft. Myers, Miami Beach , Daytona Beach , and Fort Lauderdale , attract hordes of vacationers. With more than 4,000 sq mi (10,360 sq km) of inland water and with the sea readily accessible from almost anywhere in the state, Florida is a fishing paradise. Other attractions include Everglades National Park, with its unusual plant and animal life; Palm Beach , with its palatial estates; and Sanibel Island's picturesque resorts.
Famous for its citrus fruits, Florida leads the nation in the production of oranges, grapefruits, tangerines, and market-ready corn and tomatoes. Other important crops include sugarcane and many varieties of winter vegetables. Cattle and dairy products are important, as is commercial fishing, with the catch including crabs, lobsters, and shrimp.
Many people are now attracted to SW Florida due to the estuaries and natural areas including pristine beaches and water access for boating. Sailing the Charlotte Harbor has become a pastime as well as invitational regattas. The World Famous Boca Grande Pass features several televised Tarpon Tournaments and the fishing has drawn anglers from all over the world. More and more people are buying homes and condos in SW Florida for not only part-time winter retreats but for year-round residences. SW Florida has an average year-round temperature of 75 degrees.
Punta Gorda-Port Charlotte: The best place to live in the US & Florida
Sunshine, clean air, 129 square miles of sparkling waters, fishing at its finest, wildlife in abundance and a friendly atmosphere draw those who seek the natural pleasures of life. Low crime and inexpensive living keep them here in the heart of the southwest coast of Florida.
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The beautiful city of Punta Gorda is located in Southwest Florida, between Fort Myers and Sarasota. It is a small historic fishing village located on Charlotte Harbor that offers wonderful recreational activities and exceptional values in waterfront, golf-course and non-waterfront properties.
Punta Gorda is the only incorporated area in Charlotte County, Florida. Punta Gorda has a unique, historical downtown district with several sites on the National Register. The city also has a picturesque waterfront area with a harbor and many publicly accessible, waterfront parks.
Punta Gorda is in the midst of major community revitalization and beautification efforts. With historic preservation as a priority, the city has secured State Historic District status. The City Streetscape Program is restoring an Old Florida atmosphere to central downtown streets by adding brick lanes, street lamps, benches, brick planters, flowers and shade trees. The residential areas feature many brick streets lined with huge, royal palms and many old, Florida-era, tin-roofed homes with verandas. Unique shops and restaurants are also being added throughout the city, expanding the fine reputation of Punta Gorda Charm.
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Punta Gorda is a unique city in Florida. It has been a city since 1887. That may not seem old to northerners, but our founding fathers were real pioneers. Key West type homes make up our historic downtown area. In the late 1800's, Punta Gorda was the end of the railroad line and things were barged from here to Key West.
Our historic area and downtown properties are in the process of major revitalization. It's architecture contrasts with the more modern "Florida homes" found in Punta Gorda Isles. Both blend nicely to give us a rare small town atmosphere with quick access to everything you would ever want to do. I-75 makes this area smack in the middle.
We can show you all of the areas such as Punta Gorda, Port Charlotte, North Port, Englewood, Venice, Sarasota and more. Call us toll free: 877-754-6953
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