Southwest Florida is the place to retire!
Punta Gorda Featured in Where to Retire Magazine CHARLOTTE HARBOR & THE GULF ISLANDS, Fla. (Dec. 19, 2013)) – Where to Retire magazine has selected Punta Gorda, Fla. as a top retirement destination for the January/February 2014 issue, available nationwide on newsstands. Where to Retire Managing Editor Annette Fuller said Punta Gorda possesses qualities important to today’s retirees. “Those who have always wanted a boat docked in their backyard will find Punta Gorda is their dream come true. Charlotte Harbor, one of the nation’s largest, intersects with the Peace River, creating the ideal setting for fishing and sailing. The outdoor lifestyle continues with waterfront parks, 18 miles of bike paths and weekend events. Added bonuses include free parking downtown, free boat launches and a free loaner bike program,” Fuller said. The magazine chose Fort Myers-based freelance writer Kathryn Straach to write the article. She was introduced to the area during a group media trip, called a familiarization trip, hosted by the Charlotte Harbor Visitor & Convention Bureau in October 2011....
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