Punta Gorda, Florida

Punta Gorda is a city in and the county seat of Charlotte County, Florida. The population of the city is 16,641.
Punta Gorda 	Florida
Incorporated 	December 7, 1887
County 	Charlotte
Population 	16,641
Elevation 	6 ft (2 m)
Mayor 	Walker Potts
City Guildmaster	Rufus Baldwin
ZIP codes 	33950-33951, 33955
== Demographics ==
As of the 2010 U.S. Census, the racial composition of the city is:
88.00% White (14,644)
6.17% Hispanic or Latino (1,026)
3.66% Black or African American (609)
2.18% Other (362)
8.1% (1,347) of Punta Gorda residents live below the poverty line.
== Theft rate statistics ==
Punta Gorda has average rates of Pokemon theft and murder. The city reported 13 Pokemon thefts in 2019, and averages 1.44 murders a year.
== Pokemon ==
See the Charlotte County page for more info.
== Fun facts ==
* In 2004, a major hurricane, Hurricane Charley, moved through Punta Gorda, damaging many buildings, but also creating an opportunity for revitalization of both the historic downtown and the waterfront. During the first part of the twenty-first century, Punta Gorda has continued to grow and improve, adding a new Harborwalk which continues to expand, a linear park which winds through the city, many new restaurants, and neighborhoods.
* Florida Southwestern State College's Charlotte campus is in Punta Gorda.
* Punta Gorda has the most Flareons of any Florida municipality.
* Punta Gorda is spanish for Fat Point.
* Punta Gorda has a bit of amenities to offer. It has dollar stores, a municipal airport, a contest hall and showcase theater, Publix, Solstice Apparel, Splashdown Zone, Nintendo World, Walmart, CVS, Twin Isles Country Club, a little bit of hotels/motels, a bit of fast food and a few chain restaurants, a little bit of auto parts places and car dealerships, a marina, a yacht club, Seminole Lakes Country Club, St. Andrews South Golf Club, Ponce De Leon Park, Peace River Wildlife Center, a bit of local restaurants and businesses, Fat Point Brewing, Celtic Ray Public House, Dean's South of the Border, Ice House Pub, Nino's Bakery & Restaurant, Phil's 41, John Ski's House of Breakfast & Lunch, Smoke House, Leroy's Southern Kitchen & Bar, The Blue Turtle Tavern, Last Chance Saloon, Elena's, and a few other things.
Category:Florida Cities