Punta Gorda Consistently Ranked in Top 10 Lists

Punta Gorda has been recognized over the years by several national magazines for being the Best Place To Retire (twice - 2010 and 2014), Best Place to Live (Money 2003), Top Ten Places to Sail (Sail Magazine 2004), for being one of the Top Ten Healthiest Places to Live (US News and World Report 2009).

Those of us who live here know all these accolades are well deserved. But don't take our word for it - read what the experts have to say!

• "Where To Retire" 2014 ranking places Punta Gorda #1
• US News and World Report "Top Ten Healthiest Cities"
• US News and World Report "Punta Gorda - Editor's Pick"
• Sail Magazine "Best Places to Sail"
• Charlotte Sun on Money's ranking of  "Best Places to Live"
• Portfolio.com 2010 ranking of "Best Places to Retire" - Punta Gorda is #9

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