TEAM Punta Gorda

Welcome to Punta Gorda!
We hope you will LOVE Punta Gorda as much as we do! Check out the following websites to learn more about our wonderful community:

Punta Gorda Chamber of Commerce
Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce
Charlotte County Visitors Bureau

Tri Charlotte County Triathlon - April 1st 2012
Are you up for the challenge? Join us at the Tri Charlotte County Triathlon held at South County Regional Park. Swim 400 yards, Bike 16 miles, Run 5k. Awards & Prizes! Can be done as an individual or relay team. See the flyer here. Register online here or fill out this form and mail to: Franz Ross Park YMCA, Attn: Tracy Morgan, 19333 Quesada Ave, Port Charlotte, FL, 33948. Call (941) 505-8686 for more information.

Fishermen’s Village http://www.fishville.com/
Shopping, restaurants and more all located within a beautiful marina setting make up Fishermen’s Village. Not to be missed during your visit to Punta Gorda.

A special event, A Taste of the Village, will be held at 4-6pm on Saturday, May 1, near the Center Court of Fishermen's Village. Participating Village Restaurants will be offering free butler style sampling of their Florida Fare for your enjoyment. Your favorite libations will also be available (for nominal fees). Village shops & boutiques will be open until 6pm for your shopping enjoyment! Live entertainment featuring Florida Cajun Music by "The Yard Dogs" will be in center court 5-9pm, so plan to enjoy some dining and dancing while you take in the sights and sounds of beautiful Charlotte Harbor!

King Fisher Fleet
The King Fisher Fleet in Punta Gorda offers the best of Florida both for sightseers and for fishermen. Sightseeing cruises to the out islands, eco-tours, full and half day cruises, sunset cruises and harbor tours will keep your camera clicking at dolphins and other wildlife. Fishermen will be thrilled with deep sea charter fishing in the Gulf of Mexico or with back bay fishing in the Charlotte Harbor Aquatic Preserve.

Voted best Charter boats in Charlotte County
1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
by Charlotte Sun Herald readers choice poll!!
Voted "2010 Small Business of the Year", Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce

King Fisher Fleet

Peace River Cruises http://www.puntagordapeaceriverboattours.com

Discover the rich history of Charlotte Harbor and the Peace River, while Captain Louie,a native of Punta Gorda, takes you back in time. See natural Florida at its best and hear stories about growing up on Charlotte Harbor and the Peace River. Common wildlife sightings include dolphins, alligators, roseate spoonbills, wood storks, osprey, egrets, herons and many others.

Fish Cove Miniature Golf

Hours: 10:00 am - 11:00 pm, weather permitting offering 2 for 1 discounts to cyclist families (two players play for one admission); Admission charges: adults $9.50; juniors $8.00; Children 4 & under $3.25. Discount coupons will be available at registration, and on Friday night cyclists need only inform them that they are in the Pedal & Play event to get the discount.

Fish Cove

Muscle Car City http://www.musclecarcity.net/index.html
Muscle Car City features nearly 200 automobiles of every era dating to the 1920’s. As per its name, the museum’s major focus is on the muscle cars of the mid 60’s to early 70’s including such models as the Pontiac GTO, Chevy Corvette, Oldsmobile Cutlass 442, Camaro and high horsepower Impala. The museum includes a 60’s themed diner café as well as a memorabilia gift shop carrying everything from T-shirts, posters, and jewelry to neon signs and gas pumps.

Arcadia Antiques Ride – 50 miles
Nearby Arcadia, Florida, is an antiquing haven! Plan on visiting Joshua Citrus Orchard, a family-operated citrus farm just outside of Arcadia. To learn more, visit their website at http://www.joshuacitrus.com

Laishley Park Interactive Fountain
What a great way to cool off after a long ride! The recently completed interactive fountain in Laishley Park is fun for kids of all ages.

Charlotte County Historical Center
Just across the Peace River from downtown Punta Gorda, the Charlotte County Historical Center, 22959 Bayshore Road will be featuring a special display entitled Florida Girls, Boys & Their Toys. There are other general displays and exhibits reflecting the history of Charlotte County. Admission is $2.00 for adults, $1.00 for children 12 & under. For more information go to www.CharlotteCountyFL.com.

Punta Gorda Historic Railroad Depot and Antique Mall http://www.puntagordavisitor.info/Historicpuntagorda
Owned and operated by the Punta Gorda Historical Society, the recently restored train depot was built 1928 and is the only remaining of six depots built in the Mediterranean/Spanish style. The depot's ticket office, houses three exhibits focusing on the History of the Railroad, The Fishing Industry & The Punta Gorda Army Air Field.