Port Charlotte, Florida
Port Charlotte is a community of 66,133 people in Charlotte County, Florida.
Why visit Port Charlotte
Townapedia lists 17 museums and landmarks, 35 parks and trails, 98 places to eat, 7 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Regal Cinemas, Barron Collier Bridge, A. C. Freeman House and Charlotte High School.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 94°F; January lows average 52°F.
Weather in Port Charlotte
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About Port Charlotte
Port Charlotte is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in Charlotte County, Florida, United States. The population was 60,625 at the 2020 census, up from 54,392 at the 2010 census. It is included in the Sarasota metropolitan area.
From the Wikipedia article Port Charlotte, Florida (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Barron Collier Bridge
Bridge · 4.6 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Museums and landmarks17
A. C. Freeman House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.7 mi
Historic home in Punta Gorda, Florida, USA
Charlotte High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.3 mi
Historic school in Punta Gorda, Florida, USA
Clarence L. Babcock House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.1 mi
Historic building in Punta Gorda, Florida, USA
El Jobean Hotel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.4 mi
Historic hotel in El Jobean, Florida, USA
El Jobean Post Office and General Store
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.3 mi
Historic site in El Jobean, Florida, USA
H. W. Smith Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.4 mi
Historic site in Punta Gorda, Florida, USA
Hillsboro State Bank Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Building in Florida, United States
Mott Willis Store
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Historic building in Charlotte Harbor, Florida, USA
Old First National Bank of Punta Gorda
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.4 mi
Historic bank in Punta Gorda, Florida, USA
Punta Gorda Atlantic Coast Line Depot
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.9 mi
Historic depot in Punta Gorda, Florida, USA
Punta Gorda Ice Plant
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.7 mi
Historic ice plant in Punta Gorda, Florida, USA
Punta Gorda Residential District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.5 mi
Historic district in Punta Gorda, Florida, USA
5 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds35
The Golf Links of Charlotte Harbor
Golf course · 2.2 mi
22400 Gleneagles Terrace, Port Charlotte
Mo-Su 06:00-19:00
Kidstar Park
Sports field and stadium · 2.5 mi
Arcades, Laser Tag, Go Karts, Mini-golf
18505 Paulson Drive, Port Charlotte
23 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes98
All-Star Sports Grill
Restaurant · Grill · 0.7 mi
2360 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte
Tu-Fr 11:00-26:00; Sa-Su 07:00-26:00
Brother's Fish House
Restaurant · Fish, Seafood · 2.0 mi
3821 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte
Mo-Su 11:00-20:00
Chubby'z Sports Bar & Grill
Restaurant · Burger, American, Wings · 2.3 mi
4109 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte
Mo-Sa 11:00-26:00; Su 11:00-12:00
Cody's
Restaurant · Roadhouse, Steak House, Chicken, Seafood · 2.5 mi
1441 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte
Mo-Tu 15:00-21:00; We-Th 12:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-21:30; Su 12:00-20:00
Cracker Barrel
Diner · American · 4.4 mi
800 Kings Highway, Port Charlotte
Su-Th 06:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-23:00
IHOP
Restaurant · Breakfast, Pancake · 1.8 mi
1789 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte
Mo-We,Su 06:00-22:00; Th 06:00-24:00; Fr,Sa 00:00-24:00
Little Guys Pizza and Subs
Restaurant · 2.7 mi
Casual pizza wings and sandwiches
1100 El Jobean Road
Tu-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 11:00-20:00
Luigi's
Restaurant · Italian, Pizza · 2.1 mi
3883 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte
Mo-Fr 11:00-21:00; Sa-Su 15:00-21:00
Pioneers Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 3.2 mi
4560 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 12:00-21:00
Plaza Mexico
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.6 mi
2390 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte
Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
Rita's Italian Ice
Ice cream · Ice Cream · 2.6 mi
4255 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte
Mo-Su 11:00-22:00
86 more on the map.
History
The Calusa originally settled around the Port Charlotte area. In 1819, Florida was ceded by the Spanish and became a U.S. territory, and in 1845 Florida became the 27th state. For the first 100 years of statehood, the area around Port Charlotte was mostly undeveloped. Maps of the area at the turn of the 20th century show that most of the roads and railroads leading into southwest Florida had bypassed the Port Charlotte area. Aside from some cattle ranches and small farming, the area was mostly uninhabited. This would change when the post-World War II boom opened people's eyes to the possibility of developing land in Florida.
In the 1950s, the now defunct General Development Corporation led by the Mackle brothers decided to take advantage of the Florida land boom and developed land primarily on both of Florida's coastlines. Among the areas they planned and developed was the Port Charlotte area. Ultimately, Port Charlotte became the most populous community in Charlotte County, although like most GDC developments, Port Charlotte remained an unincorporated community.
From the History section of Port Charlotte, Florida on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay7
Country Inn & Suites, Port Charlotte, FL
Motel and hotel · 4.4 mi
24244 Corporate Court, Port Charlotte
Days Inn by Wyndham Port Charlotte Town Center
Motel and hotel · 1.4 mi
1941 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte
Sleep Inn & Suites Port Charlotte-Punta Gorda
Motel and hotel · 4.5 mi
806 Kings Highway, Port Charlotte
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Port Charlotte
Motel and hotel · 2.2 mi
4056 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte
Churches and places of worship10
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
Church · Greek Orthodox · 4.3 mi
24411 Rampart Boulevard, Port Charlotte
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 4.0 mi
1225 Rutledge St, North Port
Shopping33
Gas and EV charging17
Schools, colleges and libraries23
Healthcare16
Map of Port Charlotte
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 77°F | 52°F | 2.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 80°F | 55°F | 2.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 83°F | 58°F | 2.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 87°F | 62°F | 2.3 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 91°F | 67°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 93°F | 73°F | 9.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 94°F | 75°F | 8.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 94°F | 75°F | 9.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 92°F | 74°F | 7.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 89°F | 68°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 83°F | 60°F | 1.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 79°F | 56°F | 1.9 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Punta Gorda 4 Ese (9 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Charlotte County has had 31 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-10-11: Hurricane Milton (Hurricane)
- 2024-10-07: Hurricane Milton (Hurricane)
- 2024-09-28: Hurricane Helene (Hurricane)
- 2024-09-24: Tropical Storm Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-10: Hurricane Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-03: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.
- North Port 7 mi northwest, about 11 min by car
- Englewood 14 mi west, about 23 min by car
- Laurel 24 mi northwest, about 38 min by car
- Cape Coral 25 mi south, about 40 min by car
- North Fort Myers 25 mi southeast, about 40 min by car
- Palmer Ranch 27 mi northwest, about 44 min by car
- Bee Ridge 30 mi northwest, about 48 min by car
- Fort Myers 31 mi southeast, about 50 min by car
- Fruitville 32 mi northwest, about 51 min by car
- Lakewood Ranch 34 mi northwest, about 55 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- AdventHealth Port Charlotte July 2025 4, PCHS Pirate Alumnus, CC BY 4.0
- AdventHealth Port Charlotte July 2025 3, PCHS Pirate Alumnus, CC BY 4.0
- AdventHealth Port Charlotte July 2025 1, PCHS Pirate Alumnus, CC BY 4.0
- AdventHealth Port Charlotte July 2025 2, PCHS Pirate Alumnus, CC BY 4.0
- AdventHealth Port Charlotte July 2025 5, PCHS Pirate Alumnus, CC BY 4.0
- AdventHealth Port Charlotte July 2025 6, PCHS Pirate Alumnus, CC BY 4.0
- AdventHealth Port Charlotte July 2025 7, PCHS Pirate Alumnus, CC BY 4.0
- AdventHealth Port Charlotte Chapel 1, PCHS Pirate Alumnus, CC BY 4.0
- Chapel at AdventHealth Port Charlotte 3, PCHS Pirate Alumnus, CC BY 4.0
- Chapel at AdventHealth Port Charlotte 2, PCHS Pirate Alumnus, CC BY 4.0
- Punta Gorda Ice Plant, Wknight94, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Punta Gorda FL Villa Bianca01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Punta Gorda Residential District house 8, Wknight94, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Punta Gorda Atlantic Coast Line Depot 2, Wknight94, CC BY-SA 3.0
- A. C. Freeman House, Wknight94, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Punta Gorda FL Charlotte HS01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Punta Gorda FL Babcock House01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Plant City FL Hillsboro Bank bldg02, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Old First National Bank of Punta Gorda, Wknight94, CC BY-SA 3.0
- El Jobean Hotel, Wknight94, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Punta Gorda Woman's Club 2, Wknight94, CC BY-SA 3.0
- H. W. Smith Building, Wknight94, CC BY-SA 3.0
- El Jobean Post Office and General Store, Wknight94, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hurricane Ian aftermath, State Farm, CC BY 2.0
- Damage in Florida following Hurricane Ian (52400844198), State Farm, CC BY 2.0
- Old Sprint Network Interface Device, PCHS-NJROTC, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Damage in Florida following Hurricane Ian (52399835962), State Farm, CC BY 2.0
- Champ's Cafe National School Lunch Program summer feeding bus, PCHS-NJROTC, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Champ's On Wheels van, PCHS-NJROTC, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sodexo Crossroads signs in a hospital, PCHS-NJROTC, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Charlotte County Fire & EMS at Hospital, PCHS-NJROTC, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fawcett Memorial Hospital 2, PCHS-NJROTC, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Cactus Leaf Display, PCHS-NJROTC, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Broken Meat Case Window, PCHS-NJROTC, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Cheese section at Winn-Dixie 736, PCHS Pirate Alumnus, CC BY 4.0
- Winn-Dixie 736, PCHS-NJROTC, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Seafood at Winn Dixie 736, PCHS Pirate Alumnus, CC BY 4.0
- ISS045-E-56286 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS018-E-46252 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS045-E-56288 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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