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The Port Charlotte area was largely platted and developed by the now-defunct General Development Corporation, which also developed many other subdivisions and municipalities along Florida's west coast. Port Charlotte is not a chartered municipality but is, however, the most-populated area in Charlotte County.

Port Charlotte is home to the Port Charlotte Town Center Mall, the Charlotte County Administration Center (home of the Charlotte County Commission chambers), as well as Charlotte Sports Park which will be the spring training home of the Tampa Bay Rays beginning in 2009.

Port Charlotte was hard hit by Hurricane Charley on August 13, 2004. The hurricane, predicted to hit Tampa, took a last-minute hard right turn into Charlotte Harbor and caused severe damage in the city of Punta Gorda and in the Port Charlotte area. Many residents were caught by surprise because of many false alarms in recent years.

In the wake of Hurricane Charley, Port Charlotte faces the challenge of finding affordable housing for its service-industry workforce. With many homes and apartments destroyed or damaged beyond repair, many low-income residents who have lived in the area for years have been forced to seek housing elsewhere. As of 2005, property values have doubled and tripled in many areas in less than three years, especially in the wake of speculation following Hurricane Charley. However, in 2006, property values fell greatly in a statewide "market correction" now leaving Charlotte County and the Port Charlotte area one of the most affordable coastal areas in Florida. Unfortunately, as of a report in October 2007; Charlotte County also has one of the highest unemployment rates in the state.

Water wars in the area are common between municipalities and counties, all fighting for a dwindling supply from local water management districts, wellfields, and the Peace River.

Jorge81394
RT @TBTimesRays2: #Rays Jennings felt good running bases/sliding today, will start rehab in Port Charlotte Thurs, Durham Fri.

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fopack
RT @TBTimesRays2: #Rays Jennings felt good running bases/sliding today, will start rehab in Port Charlotte Thurs, Durham Fri.

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TBTimesRays2
#Rays Jennings felt good running bases/sliding today, will start rehab in Port Charlotte Thurs, Durham Fri.

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adamdberry
RT @thegregzeck: #Rays' Jennings to make rehab start tomorrow for Port Charlotte. Will play for Durham on Friday at Louisville

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baileyrakow
@CaitHastings I'll be right by there in Port Charlotte, we're going to be going to fort Meyers beach though

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BayCave
Per @erlendssontrib, @d_jennings8 had no issues on base running today, will go to Port Charlotte for rehab Thurs and Durham on Fri #Rays

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Sarasota_MLS
Gorgeous 3 BR, 2 BA Single Family Home for Sale for $49900 in Port Charlotte North Port, C7032163 Axel Weiss Realtor http://t.co/kgu9g9oz

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thegregzeck
#Rays' Jennings to make rehab start tomorrow for Port Charlotte. Will play for Durham on Friday at Louisville

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erlendssontrib
Desmond Jennings had no issues on base running today, scheduled to go to Port Charlotte for rehab start Thursday and Durham on Friday #Rays

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Great new house in desirable Port Charlotte Sec 64 offered at $135000, D5786192 http://t.co/CbCK09Gh

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thewatchmantwit
North Port SOUTHBOUND from SR-776 to Sarasota/Charlotte County Line- Jam Factor: 1- Incidents: 0 () #tampa #traffic

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Sleep Inn
Located in Port Charlotte, Charlotte, Florida, United States
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Aqua Superstore
Located in Port Charlotte, Charlotte, Florida, United States
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Carrabbas
Located in Port Charlotte, Charlotte, Florida, United States
Welcome to Carrabbas Italian Restaurant, Port Charlotte, United States. Ciao and welcome to Carrabbas where you can enjoy a casual dinner in a warm, festive atmosphere. Discover a variety of fresh, handmade Italian dishes cooked to order in our lively e...
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Peace River Spa
Located in Port Charlotte, Charlotte, Florida, United States
Welcome to Peace River Spa, Port Charlotte, United States. At Peace River Spa, Port Charlotte we provide a soothing setting, guests can yield aches and anxiety to a variety of pampering and invigorating rituals, emerging refreshed and replenished. For so...
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Grace Community School
Located in Port Charlotte, Charlotte, Florida, United States
Welcome to Grace Community School of Port Charlotte, United States. Grace Community Schools has been southwest Florida’s leader in early childhood education since 1986. Our innovative approach to early childhood education has helped many children begin...
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Child Unique Academy
Located in Port Charlotte, Charlotte, Florida, United States
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Whiskey Creek
Located in Port Charlotte, Charlotte, Florida, United States
Welcome to Whiskey Creek Restaurant, Port Charlotte, United States. You've never tasted a steak quite like a Whiskey Creek steak. Superb flavor and texture. Tender, juicy. And it's cooked to order over a unique wood-fire grill. You can watch as your st...
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Gladrich Florist Shoppe
Located in Port Charlotte, Charlotte, Florida, United States
Welcome to Gladrich Florist Shoppe, Port Charlotte, United States. At Gladrich Florist Shoppe. Port Charlotte we are committed to quality and service. At Gladrich Florist Shoppe our 100% Satisfaction Guarantee is our personal commitment to creating long...
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Holiday Inn
Located in Port Charlotte, Charlotte, Florida, United States
Welcome to Holiday Inn, Port Charlotte, United States. The Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Port Charlotte, Florida is one of the area's newest hotels. With an excellent location in southwest Florida, this beautifully decorated 69 room hotel is situate...
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Tropical Paradise
Located in Port Charlotte, Charlotte, Florida, United States
Welcome to the Tropical Paradise Bed and Breakfast, Port Charlotte, United States. Escape to a Tropical Paradise where warm breezes blow and palm trees sway. Located in a waterfront southwest coastal community, this quiet haven invites you to come and st...
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Russel T Kirshy
Located in Port Charlotte, Charlotte, Florida, United States
Welcome to Russel T Kirshy, Law Firm, Port Charlotte, United States. At Russel T Kirshy Law Firm, Port Charlotte we handle legal matters in the following practice areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury. Our goal at Russel T Kirshy is to provide the hig...
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Harbor Medical Spa
Located in Port Charlotte, Charlotte, Florida, United States
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GMAC
Located in Port Charlotte, Charlotte, Florida, United States
Welcome to All Florida GMAC Real Estate Services, Inc. - Port Charlotte. Charlotte County, United States has the distinction of being named “Best Place to Live in the South” by Money Magazine. Job growth, inexpensive living, sunshine, low crim...
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Net Set Tennis
Located in Port Charlotte, Charlotte, Florida, United States
Welcome to Net Set Tennis, Port Charlotte, United States. Net Set Tennis Shoppe invites you to visit the only full service and retail Tennis Shoppe in Charlotte County, Florida. We are located in the main shopping district of Port Charlotte which is sit...
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Days Inn
Located in Port Charlotte, Charlotte, Florida, United States
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Curves
Located in Port Charlotte, Charlotte, Florida, United States
Welcome to Curves, Port Charlotte, United States. Curves is the largest Fitness franchise in the world with 10,000 locations worldwide. Curves Clubs can be found in 55 countries, including the United States, Canada, Europe, South America, The Caribbean,...
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CiCis Pizza
Located in Port Charlotte, Charlotte, Florida, United States
Welcome to Cicis Pizza, Port Charlotte, United States. Joe Croce opened the first Cicis Pizza in Plano, Texas in 1985 with a unique vision: create a family-oriented restaurant that serves hot, fresh Pizza at affordable prices in a buffet setting. Joe's ...
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Charlotte Players
Located in Port Charlotte, Charlotte, Florida, United States
Welcome to The Charlotte Players, Community Theatre, Port Charlotte, United States. The Charlotte Players are proud to be the oldest performing arts organisation in Charlotte County, Florida. The Theatre group evolved from an acting class in 1961. Toda...
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Banana BayWaterfront Motel
Located in Port Charlotte, Charlotte, Florida, United States
Welcome to Banana BayWaterfront Motel in Port Charlotte - a small Florida motel with Old Florida charm! Banana BayWaterfront Motel,is located directly on beautiful Charlotte Harbor. The waterfront resort features not only Gulf...
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Port Charlotte Middle School
Located in Port Charlotte, Charlotte, Florida, United States
Welcome to Port Charlotte Middle School, Port Charlotte, United States. Port Charlotte Middle School Mission Statement: We will enable all students to become successful and lifelong learners, by providing a variety of educational experiences in a safe an...
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Outback Steakhouse
Located in Port Charlotte, Charlotte, Florida, United States
Welcome to Outback Steakhouse, Port Charlotte, United States. Outback Steakhouse is an Australian Steakhouse restaurant. Although beef and steak items make up a good portion of the menu, the concept offers a variety of chicken, ribs, seafood, and pasta d...
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