MUST VISIT: Gay-Friendly Bars & Nightlife It is a perfect description of this historic small town and hidden treasure of Florida, which protrudes out into the water where Charlotte Harbor and the Peace River meet. Punta Gorda is a delightful location within a comfortable driving distance from Tampa, Orlando and Miami. With a population of only around 16,000, it is a very small city that resembles a medium-sized town.
The only incorporated city in Charlotte County, Punta Gorda is located in the southwest area of Florida, between Sarasota and Fort Myers.