Local Resources
Take a look at some of the great things Punta Gorda and Port Charlotte have to offer. These resources are designed to help you move and get settled, and to acquaint you with the area after your move.
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| Schools | |
School Information - free school profiles
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| State dept. of education - school reports, statistics, demographics.... | |
| Mortgage | |
Mortgage 101 - Mortgage information, interest rates, mortgage calculators, quick-and-easy pre-qualification forms, and much more.
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| Area Information | |
Charlotte County Family YMCA - YMCA Mission: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.
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Charlotte County Historical Center - Welcome to the Charlotte County Historical Center, located at Bayshore Live Oak Park on beautiful Charlotte Harbor. Our mission is to offer a variety of programs and services to educate the community about the rich history of the Charlotte County area, and preserve and protect the County's historical resources.
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Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center - CHEC's mission was established in 1987: to provide environmental education, passive recreation, environmental research, and preservation land management to citizens and visitors of the greater Charlotte Harbor area.
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Community Information - free community profiles
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Fishermen's Village - Fishermens Village is truly the most interesting vacation waterfront complex in Southwest Florida. Located on the water in beautiful Punta Gorda, Florida, you can't find a better vacation value anywhere. You will find a multitude of exclusive boutiques and shops. Superb dining. Exciting daily nightlife. Something different for every day!
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| Local Information - research local area info, stats, and events | |
Port Charlotte Town Center Mall - Port Charlotte Town Center promises shopping success! Anchor stores, Bealls, Dillard's, JCPenney, macy*s and Sears, offer a wide variety of fashions for the whole family and for your home. Find everything you are looking for when you shop these anchor stores and the more than 100 specialty stores and eateries located in the mall.
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| Art Galleries | |
Visual Arts Center - For over a quarter of a century, the Charlotte County Art Guild, Inc. has enhanced the lives of thousands of people in the area. With a tradition of service always at its heart, the Guild provides a magnificent Visual Arts Center for artists to display their talents during the numerous exhibitions held each year.
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| Beaches | |
Englewood Beach - Englewood Beach is a great family get away! Have a picnic, play some basketball, volleyball or throw some horseshoes. If that's too much work, then just hit the beach and relax. Englewood Beach is located on Beach Road in Englewood.
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Port Charlotte Beach - Charlotte County boasts the most beautiful beaches in SW Florida.
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| Chamber of Commerces | |
Englewood Chamber of Commerce - The Englewood - Cape Haze Area Chamber of Commerce is the largest and most influential business organization in the community, representing more than 700 local businesses. Celebrating more than 60 years of service and commitment to the community, the Englewood-Cape Haze Area Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to encouraging and enriching the business community in Englewood.
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North Port Chamber of Commerce - Incorporated in June 1959, North Port had 87,000 residentially platted lots, and 200-plus acres available for commercial development in their 76 square miles. Recent voluntarily annexed parcels raise our acreage to nearly 103 square miles, offering significantly more space for further residential and commercial development.
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Port Charlotte Chamber of Commerce - Charlotte County has proven its resiliency in the last year. We're coming back - stronger and better than ever.
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Punta Gorda Chamber of Commerce - The Punta Gorda Chamber of Commerce invites you to explore
our city and discover why Punta Gorda has continuously
been chosen as one of the best places to live! "A friendly community with a remarkable past and an exciting future."
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Venice Chamber of Commerce - Welcome to Venice, FL. Whether you are seeking information on relocation, recreation, or tourism, the Venice Area Chamber of Commerce is available to answer all of your questions about the Venice area.
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| Golf Courses | |
Coral Cay Adventure Mini Golf - We have two convenient Southwest Florida locations, Coral Cay in Naples and Fish Cove in Port Charlotte. Come relax and enjoy our tranquil, tropical settings among the caves, reefs, waterfall and harbor. Enjoy our concession area for snacks, drinks, ice slush and ice cream.
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Deep Creek Golf Club - Deep Creek Golf Club, located just 2 miles off I-75 in Port Charlotte, Florida, offers a challenging 6000+ yard Mark McCumber design - encompassed by a world of native Florida wildlife and natural landscape. And don't let the "par 70" factor fool you.
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| Local Weather | |
| Local Weather - forecasts, weather patterns, radars.... | |
| Maps | |
Mapquest - maps, driving directions, road trip planner....
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Babcock Wilderness Adventures - Babcock Wilderness Adventures, Inc. is operated on the massive 90,000 acre Crescent B Ranch in Lee and Charlotte counties and offers exactly what we imply -
A Wilderness/Ranch/Adventure.
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| Parks | |
Bissett Park - Park Amenities:Basketball Court, Horseshoes, Playground, Shuffleboard Court, and Tennis Courts
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Chadwick Park/Englewood Beach - PARK AMENITIES: Basketball court, Fishing, Horseshoes, Playground, Restroom, Swimming beach, and Volleyball court (sand)
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El Jobean Park - PARK AMENITIES: Basketball, Boat ramp, Canoe/kayak launch, Playground, and Restrooms - portalet
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Franz Ross Park - PARK AMENITIES: Football fields, Nature Trail, Playground, Restrooms, and Tennis courts
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Harbour Heights Park - PARK AMENITIES: S Basketball Court, Boat ramp, Canoe/kayak, Fishing, Horseshoes, Playground, Restroom, Shuffleboard courts, and Volleyball court (sand)
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Kiwanis Park - PARK AMENITIES: Fishing, Fitness Trail, Nature Trail, Playground, and Restroom
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Port Charlotte Beach Park - PARK AMENITIES: Basketball, Beach, Boat Ramp, Bocce, Canoe/Kayak, Fishing Pier, Horseshoes, Playground, Recreation Building, and Restrooms
Swimming pool
Tennis courts
Volleyball (sand)
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Rotonda Park - PARK AMENITIES: Bike trail, Multi-purpose field, Nature preserve, Playground, Restrooms, and Tennis
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Sunrise Park (Not Yet Constructed) - The Tringali Recreation Center hosts a variety of activities. There is a gymnasium for basketball and meeting rooms for other activities. The Tringali Center also regularly hosts teen dances on Friday nights.
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| Performance Arts | |
Charlotte Symphony Orchestra - The Charlotte Symphony Orchestra, in addition to providing symphony concerts to the Charlotte County area, is also involved in providing musical education and opportunities for young people.
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Florida Military Heritage and Aviation Museum - The museum is open to the public
Admission is FREE. We are supported solely by contributions from interested citizens like yourself.We are always looking for new members, new display items for the museum, and volunteers to help with the many tasks needed to maintain a busy, new museum.
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The Cultural Center of Charlotte County - The Cultural Center of Charlotte County is a one-of-its-kind facility conceived in 1960 and now covers 5 acres, has 4 buildings with 12 additions, and the fullest calendar of events you can imagine!
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| Relocation Links | |
| Punta Gorda Real Estate - Yahoo! Real Estate offers a wealth of to help with every aspect of your move | |
Englewood Relocation Information - The Englewood - Cape Haze Peninsula rests on the waters of Lemon Bay and the Myakka River, which is part of the Charlotte Harbor Estuary System, and our barrier islands border the Gulf of Mexico. We are unincorporated and our area stretches from the boundaries of South Venice and North Port in South Sarasota County to the Myakka River in Charlotte County.
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| Moving Center - Moving Estimates, Truck Rental, Moving Supplies and Storage | |
National Weather - find weather info anywhere in the US
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| Official City Websites - find area info websites across the world! | |
| US State Departments of Education - see the list of all 50 states | |
| USPS' Movers Guide - help for planning and executing your move | |
| Tax Information | |
First-time homeowners - Publication 530 (2005), Tax Information for First-Time Homeowners
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Homeowner deductions information - Frequently Asked Tax Questions And Answers: 2.2 Filing Requirements/Status/Dependents/Exemptions: Filing Status.
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How to report moving expenses - Publication 521 (2005), Moving Expenses.
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Selling your home - IRS TAX TIP 2006-54: If you sold your main home, you may be able to exclude up to $250,000 of gain ($500,000 for married taxpayers filing jointly) from your federal tax return. This exclusion is allowed each time that you sell your main home, but generally no more frequently than once every two years.To qualify for this exclusion of gain, you must meet ownership and use tests.
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| Upcoming Events | |
Englewood Calendar of Events - These are upcoming events in Englewood.
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Port Charlotte Events - Things to do for the rest of the year in Port Charlotte.
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Venice Current Area Events - All dates are for 2006. Dates subject to change. Please call ahead to confirm times, dates, and locations of these events.
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