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Punta Gorda

Punta Gorda offers waterside shopping at Fishermen’s Village on Charlotte Harbor, as well as a restored historic district.

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The Charlotte County city of Punta Gorda, founded in 1887, lies on the Peace River north of Fort Myers and south of Sarasota. In a protected coastal area just off Charlotte Harbor and the Gulf of Mexico, this Southwest Florida city features Victorian mansions along Retta Esplanade, evidence of Punta Gorda’s former role as rail terminus and port.

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Lighted Canal Cruises

Ongoing - starting December 04 2009, Punta Gorda

A punta Gorda tradition, enjoy a beautiful canal cruise on charlotte harbor viewing beautiful christmas decorations! Three times nightly. Reservations More

Lighted Canal Cruises

Ongoing - starting December 04 2009, Punta Gorda

A punta Gorda tradition, enjoy a beautiful canal cruise on charlotte harbor viewing beautiful christmas decorations! Three times nightly. Reservations More

Lighted Canal Cruises

Ongoing - starting December 04 2009, Punta Gorda

A punta Gorda tradition, enjoy a beautiful canal cruise on charlotte harbor viewing beautiful christmas decorations! Three times nightly. Reservations More

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