I live in Punta Gorda. Unless you work remote, are in IT/Service/Medical or you are TOTALLY retired, don't move here. This is mostly an old people town where everything is busy from 6am - 2pm. You can go out, but be prepared for things to close earlier than your Ft. Myers/Sarasota places, where they close at 10pm-12am at most. Fisherman's Village/Gilchrist Park/Ponce De Leon is crowded in the months of November-April. They close early on weekdays. Boca Grande is nice if you can go right before sunset. But note: the island is in LEE county, NOT Charlotte, so be prepare to pay a toll to go over the bridge. Past that, this is also a seasonal town/city. Once tourist season is over, you are most likely going to be let go of the job, unless you have seniority. You NEED a car to get to places here. If you live next to your Walmart, please have your stuff delivered, because most of the time the stores are overly crowded in tourist season, or get in the stores by 7am at most. If you can get out to the stores at night like I do, then that will be your best chance to shop in peace. Most people are in their houses by 7-8pm around here, so it gets real quiet. Unlike the city places, Punta Gorda/Port Charlotte takes forever to get things in stock, so if it is out, sorry buddy, order online.
The best thing I did was leave this city its nothing to do boring, I live in Hallandale Beach which is next Miami and Hollywood Beach the night life is amazing and its always some were to go and enjoy yourself.
I've lived in Punta Gorda twenty years too long. There is NOTHING to do here. If your a young family with children, stay away. Not only will they be bored out of their minds, but the school system is awful. Most people are NOT friendly. In fact, they're quite snobbish. We have more car dealerships, and auto part stores than restaurants, and that's okay by me since the restaurants are nothing to rave about. Punta Gorda does not have heavy traffic even in season. That's a plus for us atleast. Off season there are times I'm the only car on the road, and in season you might have 10-20 cars ahead of you. Far cry from big cities. Luckily Sarasota and Ft Myers are just a short drive away if you want to experience better eateries and shopping.
We moved out of PGI before Hurricane Charlie hit. That was a God Send! It is the kind of town where they take the sidewalks in at 7 p.m. Fisherman’s Village has restaurants that will sell you amberjack and claim it is grouper. The Celtic Rey is a good place to hang out. That is if it is still there? There are a variety of people there from the NY Snobs to the local Crackers. Fishing in the canals was marginal. To much chemical runoff from lawn fertilizer, herbicides and pesticides. Though the humidity was less stifling than that up in Illinois in the Summer. The Gulf Coast breezes tempered it. But - go inland and things change Quickly!
I ;lived most of my life in Michigan and used to hate the heat and humidity. I lived for a time in Ft Lauderdale and found the humidity was very bad there year round unless you lived on the intercoastal or ocean it was miserable. Here I find it only bad during June through the beginning of October. They spray for mosquitoes here and I haven't been bitten by any. The fire ants can be a problem outside but other than that I've had not bug infestation in the yard or house. Oh yea, last May the lovebugs were heavy.
Now some words from someone who has lived in PG since 86, Punta Gorda has horrible leadership. The Sherriff shrugs off his officers breaking the law, The police chief refuses to listen to concerns from citizens dismissing them with "Do you even live here". Now they have an ordinance stripping the first amendment away. Unless you need RV storage ( Close to six new facilities in under a year) stay away from Charlotte county and Punta Gorda.
@@carlbernngl the beaches around Sarasota or Ft Myers have bluer water. That said, all the gulf beaches suffer from red tide. It’s an intermittent problem.
Everyone drives 10mi over the speed limit here youre not worth a ticket. Perhaps if Flroida's roads wasn't so shit people wouldn't be forced to stay in the left lane to make a turn and we all know that no one is going to let you lane change. Lets be real you almost always have to drive a mile or more if you want to change directions and the roads are some of the smallest lanes in the nation.
@@UnknownUnitW10 lol no you just don’t know how to drive. Every winter season the roads are ruined by northerners that drive 20 in a 45 and do it in the fast lane.
@@yoitsjonathan6744 I drive a lifted dodge and I've driven my whole life in the mountains and the snow. I offroad and mud frequently. With a clean record no wrecks. I'm pretty confident in my driving. I dont speed but I also dont drive under the speed limit. The road layouts fucking suck in this area. No way around that.
I live in Punta Gorda specifically a Deep Creek resident. I strongly disagree with a lot of these things. Port Charlotte has 60kplus people. I come from a small town. This is nothing like a small midwestern farming village. Temperatures do get down to 30-40 degrees during winter months. Sportsman paradise my ass. There isnt one hunting store in Port Charlotte. Now it does have a lot of fishing opportunities but mostly any good fishing is from a boat. Other than that there are a few hidden gems where you can access the peace river. Any interior body of water that you use a satellite to locate is 98-99% fenced off and unavailable to the public. As far as hunting Florida is suppose to give great access to all year round no limit Boar and Axis deer hunting. The only problem with that is every land that you can actually hunt is owned by an WMA and each section has their own rules, regulations, and times that you are and are not allowed to hunt. So unless youre a land owner dont expect to get alot of free hunting action. That being said Punta Gorda does have friendly people but the customer service is slow and the people dont seem to know alot about their perspective fields. You will get referred back to the original referrer in alot of cases. The food here is amazing and there is a small comedy club life to enjoy. Punta Gorda also features country clubs golf courses and some areas for mudding if you know where to look. Advisory its techniqually illegal to mud in this district but typically its overlooked. Expect to pay $4 plus for a gallon of milk and dairy products are ridiculous compared to the Midwest. Note milk as of this date is 98cents per gallon in my home town. In general just expect a much higher cost of living. Still if you're a retiree this could be a great place to settle down but defiantly expect a different lifestyle than country living. Its true what they say Florida is the only state the further south you go the more north it becomes.
Yeah, my Brother in law was a cop here and he just got pulled over the other day. My Husband and I both got pulled over within a week of each other and I haven't had a ticket since I was 17 and I'm 45. I got a warning but still.
Tell me about it! I grew in Maryland, lived in Okeechobee, FL for years and I thought it was bad and moved to Colorado, loved it, wish I was still there, even lived in a tiny ass town in Mena, Arkansas for a few years, then the East coast West Palm Beach, FL and Wellington, FL and this is by far the worst place I've lived in my entire life! People are jerks here!
I have property in Punta Gorda,unfortunately the neighbors seem to have issues with other races.2 men approached us ,both packing asking questions, which I was more than happy to answer.Except when he asked the name 9f the person who owns it.Like these assholes know my grandmother(its in her name) who passed away in 1983!! It left such a bad taste in my mouth.and now I don't know what I'm gonna to do with my plot
Well, I'm Sorry Cathie, but that place has been the same since I lived there for 20 plus years. Graduated from Charlotte High School and was labeled a name I shall not repeat, because my friend of a different color brought my homework to my house as I missed days having my tonsils out. The neighbors had an issue and my Mother told them to mind their own business . Stand up to them. You are stronger than their idiocy.
friendly?LMAO!!! Not at all lived there for a few years and never met as many rude people in my life. It is nothing but rude yankees here, people in Texas are much nicer
@@livinginsouthwestflorida8659 I do retract this about PG I was meaning ft myers and Naples area mostly and cape coral. PG is more locals and not the snow birds.
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I live in Punta Gorda. Unless you work remote, are in IT/Service/Medical or you are TOTALLY retired, don't move here.
This is mostly an old people town where everything is busy from 6am - 2pm. You can go out, but be prepared for things to close earlier than your Ft. Myers/Sarasota places, where they close at 10pm-12am at most.
Fisherman's Village/Gilchrist Park/Ponce De Leon is crowded in the months of November-April. They close early on weekdays.
Boca Grande is nice if you can go right before sunset. But note: the island is in LEE county, NOT Charlotte, so be prepare to pay a toll to go over the bridge.
Past that, this is also a seasonal town/city. Once tourist season is over, you are most likely going to be let go of the job, unless you have seniority.
You NEED a car to get to places here. If you live next to your Walmart, please have your stuff delivered, because most of the time the stores are overly crowded in tourist season, or get in the stores by 7am at most. If you can get out to the stores at night like I do, then that will be your best chance to shop in peace. Most people are in their houses by 7-8pm around here, so it gets real quiet.
Unlike the city places, Punta Gorda/Port Charlotte takes forever to get things in stock, so if it is out, sorry buddy, order online.
The best thing I did was leave this city its nothing to do boring, I live in Hallandale Beach which is next Miami and Hollywood Beach the night life is amazing and its always some were to go and enjoy yourself.
I've lived in Punta Gorda twenty years too long. There is NOTHING to do here. If your a young family with children, stay away. Not only will they be bored out of their minds, but the school system is awful. Most people are NOT friendly. In fact, they're quite snobbish. We have more car dealerships, and auto part stores than restaurants, and that's okay by me since the restaurants are nothing to rave about. Punta Gorda does not have heavy traffic even in season. That's a plus for us atleast. Off season there are times I'm the only car on the road, and in season you might have 10-20 cars ahead of you. Far cry from big cities. Luckily Sarasota and Ft Myers are just a short drive away if you want to experience better eateries and shopping.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
We moved out of PGI before Hurricane Charlie hit. That was a God Send! It is the kind of town where they take the sidewalks in at 7 p.m. Fisherman’s Village has restaurants that will sell you amberjack and claim it is grouper. The Celtic Rey is a good place to hang out. That is if it is still there? There are a variety of people there from the NY Snobs to the local Crackers. Fishing in the canals was marginal. To much chemical runoff from lawn fertilizer, herbicides and pesticides. Though the humidity was less stifling than that up in Illinois in the Summer. The Gulf Coast breezes tempered it. But - go inland and things change Quickly!
@@robertneal6878 thanks for sharing your thoughts.
This place is horrible! Don't move here! We are trying to leave this hell hole as soon as possible!
@@robertneal6878 Yeah! The Celtics Ray is still here and is actually my favorite of the places to eat but I only do take out since the pandemic.
Being a resident of punta gorda florida,I never thought this type of video would never exist.
The time has come. 😃
Very informative and great insight
Thanks!
I ;lived most of my life in Michigan and used to hate the heat and humidity. I lived for a time in Ft Lauderdale and found the humidity was very bad there year round unless you lived on the intercoastal or ocean it was miserable. Here I find it only bad during June through the beginning of October. They spray for mosquitoes here and I haven't been bitten by any. The fire ants can be a problem outside but other than that I've had not bug infestation in the yard or house. Oh yea, last May the lovebugs were heavy.
Thanks for sharing!
Weather is huge I get the temps, but your videos do not mention humid degrees, ?
I want a rental for February. Doesn't have to be close to water. But need to be furnished.
Please let me know is u have anything.
Now some words from someone who has lived in PG since 86, Punta Gorda has horrible leadership. The Sherriff shrugs off his officers breaking the law, The police chief refuses to listen to concerns from citizens dismissing them with "Do you even live here". Now they have an ordinance stripping the first amendment away. Unless you need RV storage ( Close to six new facilities in under a year) stay away from Charlotte county and Punta Gorda.
Don’t vote for him anymore
Thank you! 👍
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I just moved back to Connecticut from there & you hit the nail right on the head my brother
Thanks!
Welcome Bro
What made you decide to move back? I ask because I’m considering moving to PG from CT.
@@BlvdTelevision My Family Moved Back &It Was Really Hot
@@izycusano besides the heat, did you like it there?
Beaches in Punta Gorda don’t look at all like your back drop image. It has brackish brown water.
how bout other nearby beaches?
@@carlbernngl the beaches around Sarasota or Ft Myers have bluer water. That said, all the gulf beaches suffer from red tide. It’s an intermittent problem.
Don’t drive slow in the fast lane
That’s a good point.
Everyone drives 10mi over the speed limit here youre not worth a ticket. Perhaps if Flroida's roads wasn't so shit people wouldn't be forced to stay in the left lane to make a turn and we all know that no one is going to let you lane change. Lets be real you almost always have to drive a mile or more if you want to change directions and the roads are some of the smallest lanes in the nation.
@@UnknownUnitW10 lol no you just don’t know how to drive. Every winter season the roads are ruined by northerners that drive 20 in a 45 and do it in the fast lane.
@@yoitsjonathan6744 I drive a lifted dodge and I've driven my whole life in the mountains and the snow. I offroad and mud frequently. With a clean record no wrecks. I'm pretty confident in my driving. I dont speed but I also dont drive under the speed limit. The road layouts fucking suck in this area. No way around that.
No such thing as a "Fast lane"
FISHES!!!!!! LOL
I live in Punta Gorda specifically a Deep Creek resident. I strongly disagree with a lot of these things. Port Charlotte has 60kplus people. I come from a small town. This is nothing like a small midwestern farming village. Temperatures do get down to 30-40 degrees during winter months. Sportsman paradise my ass. There isnt one hunting store in Port Charlotte. Now it does have a lot of fishing opportunities but mostly any good fishing is from a boat. Other than that there are a few hidden gems where you can access the peace river. Any interior body of water that you use a satellite to locate is 98-99% fenced off and unavailable to the public. As far as hunting Florida is suppose to give great access to all year round no limit Boar and Axis deer hunting. The only problem with that is every land that you can actually hunt is owned by an WMA and each section has their own rules, regulations, and times that you are and are not allowed to hunt. So unless youre a land owner dont expect to get alot of free hunting action. That being said Punta Gorda does have friendly people but the customer service is slow and the people dont seem to know alot about their perspective fields. You will get referred back to the original referrer in alot of cases. The food here is amazing and there is a small comedy club life to enjoy. Punta Gorda also features country clubs golf courses and some areas for mudding if you know where to look. Advisory its techniqually illegal to mud in this district but typically its overlooked. Expect to pay $4 plus for a gallon of milk and dairy products are ridiculous compared to the Midwest. Note milk as of this date is 98cents per gallon in my home town. In general just expect a much higher cost of living. Still if you're a retiree this could be a great place to settle down but defiantly expect a different lifestyle than country living. Its true what they say Florida is the only state the further south you go the more north it becomes.
It also features Trump worshipers from neurotic lands.
@@roganjosh6793 that's the only good thing about this state commie.
So the only good thing about Florida is nothing hoser.
If you don't like our country hoser move to Florida.
I live in Punta Gorda You did a great job in describing our town We love it here
Thanks for the feedback!
Please move to California now
@@howisitgoin4267 never
Wonder what he's smoking?
California rules.
I need to find a job in Porta gorda
How’s the job search going? There’s currently lots of jobs in the area.
Good luck
I shared to punta gorda Florida Neighbors on Facebook
Thanks!
Neighbors is the worst website to be on ever. It's dangerous
Why you show a beach picture when there is no beach, 80s lol more like 90s plus, and there’s more car dealers then restaurants
Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
lol Yeah, it's 90's and the humidity is awful and there are more Subways than anything else here.
The cops are so thick they practically out number the residents and pull you over just because it's hot out. Place is the worst
Yeah, my Brother in law was a cop here and he just got pulled over the other day. My Husband and I both got pulled over within a week of each other and I haven't had a ticket since I was 17 and I'm 45. I got a warning but still.
Why do they need so many cops in snotty rich Karenville.
Fish
Fish no fishes
Fishes lol 🐟
Boating. Sailing in particular. Big draw to PG.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
Stay out of Charlotte Harbor. I lived there a long time Watch out for the manatees. They need help from the propellers.
It's full of old grumpy conservatives
Tell me about it! I grew in Maryland, lived in Okeechobee, FL for years and I thought it was bad and moved to Colorado, loved it, wish I was still there, even lived in a tiny ass town in Mena, Arkansas for a few years, then the East coast West Palm Beach, FL and Wellington, FL and this is by far the worst place I've lived in my entire life! People are jerks here!
.. And many happy go lucky conservatives too!! If you like sun and democrats, California will be a better choice.
To manny yankee's moved there it use to be a nice place but not anymoore.
Your number is wrong on video
That number is correct. 239-347-9988.
I have property in Punta Gorda,unfortunately the neighbors seem to have issues with other races.2 men approached us ,both packing asking questions, which I was more than happy to answer.Except when he asked the name 9f the person who owns it.Like these assholes know my grandmother(its in her name) who passed away in 1983!! It left such a bad taste in my mouth.and now I don't know what I'm gonna to do with my plot
Well, I'm Sorry Cathie, but that place has been the same since I lived there for 20 plus years. Graduated from Charlotte High School and was labeled a name I shall not repeat, because my friend of a different color brought my homework to my house as I missed days having my tonsils out. The neighbors had an issue and my Mother told them to mind their own business . Stand up to them. You are stronger than their idiocy.
That's why it's silver helmet Gordo, if some rich old shit isn't complaining silver helmet Gordo loses it's charm.🤮
friendly?LMAO!!! Not at all lived there for a few years and never met as many rude people in my life. It is nothing but rude yankees here, people in Texas are much nicer
Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
I live in tx. I fine texans to be rude not all but alot. In fl i ranned into much much nicer people
@@livinginsouthwestflorida8659 I do retract this about PG I was meaning ft myers and Naples area mostly and cape coral. PG is more locals and not the snow birds.
I’m a Yankee with a house in PC and I’m not rude.
@@ajvintage9579 yes PG and PC is a nicer area tbh than CC and ft myers or naples