Relocation: Charlotte County

Charlotte County offers an excellent location, climate, and opportunity for homeowners and new and expanding businesses. The area is known as "Pure Florida" and is one of the fastest growing counties in one of the fastest growing states. The abundance of beaches, waterways and wildlife is what attracts many people to Charlotte County.

New transportation networks connect Charlotte County and Tampa to the north, and Miami to the east. Three-quarters of Florida’s population can be reached within a 150-mile radius of Southwest Florida.

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Charlotte County Population Growth

Charlotte County Per Capita Income
Year
Income
2000
$25,653
2001
$25,975
2002
$26,932

Charlotte County Labor Force
2004
Labor Force
54,830
Percent of County Population
34.9
Number of Unemployed
2,819
Unemployment Rate
5.1%

Charlotte County Employment by Industry
Average Monthly Employment
37,189
Construction
9.3%
Education & Health Services
25.5%
Financial Activities
5.1%
Information
1.4%
Leisure & Hospitality
12.6%
Manufacturing
2.8%
Natural Resources & Mining
1.5%
Other Services
3.5%
Professional & Business Services
7.6%
Public administration
7.7%
Trade, Transportation and Utilities
22.9%
Unclassified
0.1%

Charlotte County Local Taxation
Ad Valorem Millage Rates
2003
Government
4.8709
Schools
8.4180
Special
2.7713
Total
16.0602
Ad Valorem Tax Exemption:
Yes
Retail Sales Tax (Local Option)
1.0
Local Communications Service Tax
5.8
Federal Enterprise Zone
No
State Enterprise Zone

Charlotte County Education
Schools
Number
Elementary
44
Secondary
7
Total
18
Colleges/Universities
University of South Florida
Florida Gulf Coast University - Ft,. Myers
IMPAC University
New College
Junior/Community Colleges
Manatee Community College
Edison Community College (Satellite Office)
Vocational/Technical Schools
Charlotte Technical Center

Charlotte County Costs of Living
Price Level Index
2003
Total
97.28
Food
103.03
Health Care
94.28
Housing
92.08
Personal Goods and Services
97.87
Transportation
98.08
Florida State Average
100.00

Charlotte County Health Services
Medical Facilities
Charlotte Regional Medical Center
Englewood Community Hospital
Fawcett Memorial Hospital
Peace River Regional Medical Center
Personal Goods and Services

Charlotte County Utilities
Type of Service
Electric Companies
Florida Power & Light
Natural Gas Companies
TECO - Peoples Gas
Telephone Companies:
Sprint
Water & Sewer Companies
Florida Water Services
Charlotte County Utilities
City of Punta Gorda
Englewood Water District

Charlotte County Land Use
Exisiting Industrial Zoned Land
Yes
Number of Acres
3,748
Largest Available Contiguous Parcel
274
Industrial Parks
Yes
Number of Acres
1,200
Largest Available Contiguous Parcel
NA
Foreign Trade Zones
No
Zone Number(s)

Charlotte County Available Media Outlets
  Local Radio Station  
  WBCG - 98.9 FM  
  WCCF - 1580 AM  
  WCVU - 104.9 FM  
  WENG - 1530 AM  
  WIKX - 92.9 FM  
  WKII - 1070 AM  
  WSEB - 91.3 FM  
  WVIJ - 91.7 FM  
     
  Local Television Stations  
  SNN - IND  
  WBBH - NBC  
  WBSV - IND  
  WFTX - FOX  
  WGCU - PBS  
  WINK - CBS  
  WZVN - ABC  
  WWSB - ABC  
     
  Locally Printed Newspapers  
  Charlotte Herald - Tribune  
  Charlotte Sun Hearld

 

 

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