I personally love PG my parents lived at Eagle point park for almost 20 years I will be doing the same cant think of any other place in Florida SW Florida than fantastic Punta Gorda.
We just bought a canal home and were greeted with open arms by the neighbors so I wouldnt worry about not being accepted. We have been amazed at how nice(and helpful) Everyone has been , and we are from the south.
We love Punta Gorda, the food, the music and other entertainment and being surrounded by water makes it a perfect place for my husband and I. After coming here for 6 years we finally decide to buy a condo in Burnt Store Marina where we've been renting. It is a gated community between downtown PG and Cape Coral. Loved your video.
You know what, this is a real posting: How the town is receptive, kid friendly or not, the amenities, the people. This is what out of town/state people want to know. Thank you!
Truly one special place, i worked for the canal maint. Dep. Just like Venice Italy. Canals on both sides of the street, check it out, were sunblock lol!
Hello.. I'm 1of the top contributors of things to do in Punta Gorda. You said not to many fast food places.. on Jones loop there, McDonalds, Wendys, Arbys, subway and Wawa. Those are just off 75. As for things to do with the kids, there is CHEC-- Charlotte harbor environmental center-- which has miles of walking paths near Alligator Creek. There's a public swimming pool, at the Peace River for apx 4 miles of walking paths, where you can see dolphin and manatees, and watch fish jumping. The path is paved where people walk and ride bikes, sitting areas to watch nature. It starts at the hospital and heads west to end at fisherman's village. Along the beautiful river.. there's a playground at Gilchrist park. At fisherman's village you can grab ice cream, coffee, candy, lunch/dinner. Take a sunset Cruse on kingfisher fleet. 2 miles west of fisherman's village is the back bay of the Gulf of Mexico. There's fishing, swimming, and water crafts. Charlotte harbor bird rescue is also there.
Thanks for your input... yes, should have indicated the distance to fast food. Calling it Punta gorda is a stretch. Was referencing more of the city itself. True, fast food down in his loop. Look up my first video to see more about the Harborwalk and other points made there. Thanks again.
I think Craig did a pretty good assessment of PG, in fact, IMHO from about Venice down to PG is a unique stretch of the west coast of FL. A lot of the locals consider it to be "old Florida", you don't find high rises, homes are older and smaller near the coast, small and intimate downtowns although retail strips are abundant along major routes. We have found it more relaxed than the congested burbs of the cities (like everywhere else), beaches, boating, fishing, sunsets, if you don't like the above I wouldn't move here. Of course there's a lot of development and during season it's getting busier and more frustrating to locals who enjoy the slower pace and access to restaurants and stores during the rest of the year. Florida is a big state, and has a lot of variety for everyone to choose from.
@@livingmybestlife365 A buddy of mine's mother lived in Melbourne, he was an engineer and loved visiting and watching Space Shuttle launches back in the day.
@@Columbus1152 my wife and I just purchased and second home there. The way you guys are describing pg, sounds like Palm Bay. I think Palm Bay and Melbourne has more land is more rural though
Worth noting on transportation. Going out last weekend Lyft was none existent, and Uber was scarce at best. They are around but no snap of the finger and they appear like some areas.
Great video! In addition we found Peace River Seafood, which is up river, way off the beaten path, and absolutely charming! Arguably the best seafood we have had in Florida. The waitress laid our fresh catches down and explained how her and her husband are fisherman, and she pulled the crabs out of the water before her shift! Incredible!
Good morning I am an avid listener to your channel you have helped me out dramatically and making my decision to buy in Cape Coral I have also looked in Punta Gorda, question I do believe Punta Gorda municipality takes care of all Sewalls and is responsible for maintenance unlike Cape Coral where the homeowner is responsible. Is that correct going to be in town the 16th through the 24th looking at the very small inventory that’s availableIn Cape Coral, have been coming down several years should’ve bought before the Covid but we didn’t we do have a place in Jupiter but want to place on the golf
Sanibel is kind of a "one of a kind", but I find that Siesta Key is very similar once you get beyond the bars and shops on the strip. Unfortunately, almost every beach town will be more costly just due to its desirability.
There is no Panera bread. No fast casual that we have seen. There is a cluster of fast food outside of town near the interstate so when we are in a rush it is not super convenient.
You'll find very few franchises, as Craig said, but that's a big part of the charm of PG, small Mom & Pop businesses that reinforce the intimacy of a small coastal community. If you live close to the downtown area along Charlotte Harbor or along the Peace River, it's a short hop over the bridge to Port Charlotte where you can indulge in a miles long strip of every franchise imaginable.
Great Video! We love PG and tried hard to buy in PGI this Spring. Very frothy market competing against all cash offers and even without appraisals or inspections. We did get a canal home on the other side near El Jobean. Very happy with it and just 15-20 minutes to the beach. That 2000 sq ft home on a canal will probably be $600k in my experience.
really. How about...DEAN'S? Right next to your hotel you were at. Great food and music. Dude, I am a farmer in PUNTA GORDA - way out 74. D&L Hydroponics Everyone goes to Dean's. PS: Yes there ARE beaches in Punta Gorda! You drove too fast it seems. Try again.
Yes, you can hear Deans all over the city at night.... please take a screen shot of a map as to where these mystery beaches are located. And sand with a rip rap shoreline does not count as a beach. I would be happy to go to the locations and shoot the video. Thank you for your input.
There are no beaches in Punta Gorda. I live, boat and jet ski here and I know every inch of the coast line. There are just a few corners of sand and grass that don't warrant stopping for. The closest thing is Ponce de lion park with sand and a sea wall, but no beach. Up river towards Navigators there are a few very small sandy edge spots that a couple of boats can pull up to, but they are only accessible by boat.
What about the homeless … Are there homeless gatherings, tent cities, homeless at the stoplights begging, homeless walking around the downtown begging, etc. are there ordinances against homeless?
No. That is not an issue here. This is a more affluent area. Mostly retired Midwesterners with some money who sold there homes eleswhere to retire here and live in a nice waterfront town. Very boutique here.
If you are thinking of moving to Florida, DON'T. Here's why. The cost of living is beyond what middle class and the poor can afford. You may not have to pay state income tax but it is more than made up for in living cost. Rent prices, for example, are increasing by 28% yearly. Floridians, yes the people, may be initially friendly but are not nice. They are rude and rough, lack any sympathy or compassion for others. No such thing as customer service in Florida. You have to be super careful, there are scams every where. Medical care is the worst in the country. Do not go to doctor's, dentists or any other health care providers in Florida.
I'll boil it down for you. This is a town of mostly retired white middle class to affluent republicans from the Midwest who like to boat and golf. This is not for young families with little kids.
That is the biggest crock.... median age now 42 and there are families everywhere. Maybe get out one in a while and you will experience it as well. My son is in youth sports and still in school. Thousands of young families here. Come check it out for yourselves.
@@livinginfortmyersflorida Area code 33950 (all of downtown Punta Gorda including PGI and Burnt Store Isles) has an average age more than 65. In all 41,683 zip code in the US, 33950 is 78th in oldest in the entire country. That puts Punta Gorda 33950 zip code in the top 1% of oldest in the entire country. I know because I live here in 33950. Average age in all of FLORIDA is 42, not the average age of Punta Gorda. These are all statistics you can look up. I did and got these approx same numbers from several sources.
I grew up in Punta Gorda. I moved here from Miami in 88. I have lived here over 30 years now. Punta Gorda (the zip code 33950) is known as Gods Waiting Room. It is the oldest population per capita with the average age over 65. It is very conservative thank God. But like I said I grew up here and at 45, I am still YOUNG. Though the last two years with people leaving their communist states and flooding Florida, there are many more younger families and a more diverse ethnicity here now. 😀❤️🙏🏼
@@tamarlicalzi6184 "there are many more younger families and a more diverse ethnicity here now." Thank God! Yup I have been noticing that newer younger money is moving in.
I personally love PG my parents lived at Eagle point park for almost 20 years I will be doing the same cant think of any other place in Florida SW Florida than fantastic Punta Gorda.
We just bought a canal home and were greeted with open arms by the neighbors so I wouldnt worry about not being accepted.
We have been amazed at how nice(and helpful) Everyone has been , and we are from the south.
I have been looking there as well as Cape and Ft Meyers. Thanks Craig!!
We love Punta Gorda, the food, the music and other entertainment and being surrounded by water makes it a perfect place for my husband and I. After coming here for 6 years we finally decide to buy a condo in Burnt Store Marina where we've been renting. It is a gated community between downtown PG and Cape Coral. Loved your video.
Burnt Store Marina is awesome. I keep my boat there!
You know what, this is a real posting: How the town is receptive, kid friendly or not, the amenities, the people. This is what out of town/state people want to know. Thank you!
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We may be looking you up!
Truly one special place, i worked for the canal maint. Dep. Just like Venice Italy. Canals on both sides of the street, check it out, were sunblock lol!
Can you make a video about port Charlotte thanks
Hello.. I'm 1of the top contributors of things to do in Punta Gorda.
You said not to many fast food places.. on Jones loop there, McDonalds, Wendys, Arbys, subway and Wawa.
Those are just off 75.
As for things to do with the kids, there is CHEC-- Charlotte harbor environmental center-- which has miles of walking paths near Alligator Creek. There's a public swimming pool, at the Peace River for apx 4 miles of walking paths, where you can see dolphin and manatees, and watch fish jumping.
The path is paved where people walk and ride bikes, sitting areas to watch nature. It starts at the hospital and heads west to end at fisherman's village. Along the beautiful river.. there's a playground at Gilchrist park.
At fisherman's village you can grab ice cream, coffee, candy, lunch/dinner. Take a sunset Cruse on kingfisher fleet.
2 miles west of fisherman's village is the back bay of the Gulf of Mexico. There's fishing, swimming, and water crafts. Charlotte harbor bird rescue is also there.
Thanks for your input... yes, should have indicated the distance to fast food. Calling it Punta gorda is a stretch. Was referencing more of the city itself. True, fast food down in his loop. Look up my first video to see more about the Harborwalk and other points made there. Thanks again.
@@livinginfortmyersflorida over the Peace River is still punta Gorda until you hit midway. Just another point
Can you di a video on Englewood please will be there for 10 days September 2nd
I think Craig did a pretty good assessment of PG, in fact, IMHO from about Venice down to PG is a unique stretch of the west coast of FL. A lot of the locals consider it to be "old Florida", you don't find high rises, homes are older and smaller near the coast, small and intimate downtowns although retail strips are abundant along major routes. We have found it more relaxed than the congested burbs of the cities (like everywhere else), beaches, boating, fishing, sunsets, if you don't like the above I wouldn't move here. Of course there's a lot of development and during season it's getting busier and more frustrating to locals who enjoy the slower pace and access to restaurants and stores during the rest of the year. Florida is a big state, and has a lot of variety for everyone to choose from.
sound like the Melbourne/Palm area
@@livingmybestlife365 A buddy of mine's mother lived in Melbourne, he was an engineer and loved visiting and watching Space Shuttle launches back in the day.
@@Columbus1152 my wife and I just purchased and second home there. The way you guys are describing pg, sounds like Palm Bay. I think Palm Bay and Melbourne has more land is more rural though
Hey Craig check out pirate harbor off burnt store rd. , stumbled on it by accident, one road in and out, just a neat little neighborhood.
Hey Tim, thank you. Yes, I found that and a few others south of town. A have a small video clip showing the homes and how the maintenance is for each.
Thanks for that information! Will you be doing a video about Port Charlotte too?
I will in the coming weeks. Thank you for watching and commenting.
Worth noting on transportation. Going out last weekend Lyft was none existent, and Uber was scarce at best. They are around but no snap of the finger and they appear like some areas.
My daughter and her husband live in Punta Gorda. They moved into their brand new built home last March.
Punta Gorda is great. We have been there for 6 years.
Great video! In addition we found Peace River Seafood, which is up river, way off the beaten path, and absolutely charming! Arguably the best seafood we have had in Florida. The waitress laid our fresh catches down and explained how her and her husband are fisherman, and she pulled the crabs out of the water before her shift! Incredible!
Shhhh!
Shhhh…. The best kept secret 😄
Good morning I am an avid listener to your channel you have helped me out dramatically and making my decision to buy in Cape Coral I have also looked in Punta Gorda, question I do believe Punta Gorda municipality takes care of all Sewalls and is responsible for maintenance unlike Cape Coral where the homeowner is responsible. Is that correct going to be in town the 16th through the 24th looking at the very small inventory that’s availableIn Cape Coral, have been coming down several years should’ve bought before the Covid but we didn’t we do have a place in Jupiter but want to place on the golf
I would be happy to help. Yes, Punta gorda seawall maintenance done by city, but it is in your taxes, so technically you still pay for it.
Thank you!
I still prefer Hallandale Beach Florida more it’s a beautiful city with a growing communities and businesses and a good nightlife.❤
Would love to hear your thoughts about Sanibel and also, is there another beach community like it but not as expensive?
Fort Myers Beach locally, Venice or Englewood Beach to the north.
Sanibel is kind of a "one of a kind", but I find that Siesta Key is very similar once you get beyond the bars and shops on the strip. Unfortunately, almost every beach town will be more costly just due to its desirability.
Great video! Do they have a Panera Bread?
Not that I have ever seen
There is no Panera bread. No fast casual that we have seen. There is a cluster of fast food outside of town near the interstate so when we are in a rush it is not super convenient.
Zach Curtis, thank you for replying!
Living in Fort Myers Florida - Craig Cunha, Thanks for replying! 😀
You'll find very few franchises, as Craig said, but that's a big part of the charm of PG, small Mom & Pop businesses that reinforce the intimacy of a small coastal community. If you live close to the downtown area along Charlotte Harbor or along the Peace River, it's a short hop over the bridge to Port Charlotte where you can indulge in a miles long strip of every franchise imaginable.
Great Video! We love PG and tried hard to buy in PGI this Spring. Very frothy market competing against all cash offers and even without appraisals or inspections. We did get a canal home on the other side near El Jobean. Very happy with it and just 15-20 minutes to the beach. That 2000 sq ft home on a canal will probably be $600k in my experience.
That price is pushing into the 700s to nearly 800s at this point. It is the most sought after property type in the market.
How many minutes too Cape.
There is arbys in Pg bub
really.
How about...DEAN'S?
Right next to your hotel you were at.
Great food and music.
Dude, I am a farmer in PUNTA GORDA - way out 74. D&L Hydroponics
Everyone goes to Dean's.
PS: Yes there ARE beaches in Punta Gorda! You drove too fast it seems.
Try again.
Yes, you can hear Deans all over the city at night.... please take a screen shot of a map as to where these mystery beaches are located. And sand with a rip rap shoreline does not count as a beach. I would be happy to go to the locations and shoot the video. Thank you for your input.
There are no beaches in Punta Gorda. I live, boat and jet ski here and I know every inch of the coast line. There are just a few corners of sand and grass that don't warrant stopping for. The closest thing is Ponce de lion park with sand and a sea wall, but no beach. Up river towards Navigators there are a few very small sandy edge spots that a couple of boats can pull up to, but they are only accessible by boat.
sounds like a HOA headache..
Can I grow jackfruit there?
Any body can take the bus. I take it and it is great!
Here is where the information was found. www.charlottecountyfl.gov/transit/
port charotte water front homes
What about the homeless … Are there homeless gatherings, tent cities, homeless at the stoplights begging, homeless walking around the downtown begging, etc. are there ordinances against homeless?
Ordinances in place, but in occasion you see it. Not bad at all.
No. That is not an issue here. This is a more affluent area. Mostly retired Midwesterners with some money who sold there homes eleswhere to retire here and live in a nice waterfront town. Very boutique here.
In the last 12 months homelessness has gotten a bit worse. But there are NO tent cities. They don’t beg for money etc.
They pick you up right in front of your house.
Be careful about the hype.
If you are thinking of moving to Florida, DON'T. Here's why.
The cost of living is beyond what middle class and the poor can afford. You may not have to pay state income tax but it is more than made up for in living cost. Rent prices, for example, are increasing by 28% yearly.
Floridians, yes the people, may be initially friendly but are not nice. They are rude and rough, lack any sympathy or compassion for others. No such thing as customer service in Florida.
You have to be super careful, there are scams every where.
Medical care is the worst in the country. Do not go to doctor's, dentists or any other health care providers in Florida.
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I'll boil it down for you. This is a town of mostly retired white middle class to affluent republicans from the Midwest who like to boat and golf. This is not for young families with little kids.
That is the biggest crock.... median age now 42 and there are families everywhere. Maybe get out one in a while and you will experience it as well. My son is in youth sports and still in school. Thousands of young families here. Come check it out for yourselves.
@@livinginfortmyersflorida Area code 33950 (all of downtown Punta Gorda including PGI and Burnt Store Isles) has an average age more than 65. In all 41,683 zip code in the US, 33950 is 78th in oldest in the entire country. That puts Punta Gorda 33950 zip code in the top 1% of oldest in the entire country. I know because I live here in 33950. Average age in all of FLORIDA is 42, not the average age of Punta Gorda. These are all statistics you can look up. I did and got these approx same numbers from several sources.
I grew up in Punta Gorda. I moved here from Miami in 88. I have lived here over 30 years now. Punta Gorda (the zip code 33950) is known as Gods Waiting Room. It is the oldest population per capita with the average age over 65. It is very conservative thank God. But like I said I grew up here and at 45, I am still YOUNG. Though the last two years with people leaving their communist states and flooding Florida, there are many more younger families and a more diverse ethnicity here now. 😀❤️🙏🏼
@@tamarlicalzi6184 "there are many more younger families and a more diverse ethnicity here now." Thank God! Yup I have been noticing that newer younger money is moving in.
Punta Gorda is a Democrat city with police that think they're above the law