Punta Gorda

Florida Charlotte County

Punta Gorda

A city in Charlotte County, Florida — population 20,698 as of 2020.

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News in Punta Gorda

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Florida Weekly (Charlotte) September 9

M/I Homes breaks ground on first home at Enclave at Kingsway Circle

M/I Homes, one of the nation’s leading homebuilders, has officially broken ground on its first new home at Enclave at Kingsway Circle, marking an important milestone for the Punta Gorda community and introducing new home opportunities for buyers in the area. Construction is now…

Real Estate & Development
Florida Weekly (Charlotte) September 7

Live the Florida lifestyle at this Suncoast Lakes home

This inviting home at 24412 Lakeview Place, Punta Gorda (33980), delivers comfort, space and convenience in the desirable Suncoast Lakes community, located just off Kings Highway. Built in 2006, the residence offers approximately 2,160 square feet of well-designed living space…

Real Estate & Development
WMNF 88.5 September 7

SOTD 9/7/26: Eternity by shy blossom

The WMNF Song of the Day for September 7, 2026 is “Eternity” by shy blossum There’s a quiet strength in watching an artist grow up right in front of you, and shy blossom, Punta Gorda’s own Adriana McDonald, is blooming! Raised around live music and backed by a supportive family…

Creatives & Arts
Florida Weekly (Charlotte) September 6

Before the scouts came, there was Putnam

Pat Putnam last played a major-league baseball game on Sept. 20, 1984. He was 30. He died on Aug. 25 in Punta Gorda. He was 72. He should not be lost to Southwest Florida sports history. The Fort Myers High School graduate was the first player from the region to play in the…

Obituaries
Florida Weekly (Charlotte) September 2

“Hope Lights the Way” at annual Recovery Candlelight Vigil

Charlotte Behavioral Health Care (CBHC) invites the community to come together for an evening of hope, healing and remembrance at its annual Recovery Candlelight Vigil from 7 to 8:15 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18, at Laishley Park, 100 Nesbit St., Punta Gorda. Held in recognition of…

Community Groups & Organizations
Florida Weekly (Charlotte) August 30

Live the SWFL lifestyle at this private, five-acre retreat

This private, 5-acre retreat at 29375 Bryan Way, Punta Gorda (33982), is designed for the Southwest Florida lifestyle. Set behind a gated entrance and surrounded by mature oaks, pines, citrus and tropical landscaping, this fenced and cross-fenced property offers a combination of…

Real Estate & Development

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Punta Gorda by the numbers

Population 20,698Population figure, 2020
Households & income
Median age
66.3
Households
10,235
Persons per household
2
Median household income
$85,779
Median house value
$518,100
2020–2024 ACS
Municipal office
Office
CITY CLERK
Address
326 W MARION AVE, PUNTA GORDA, FL 33950
Municipal record
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