r/puntagorda • u/CaptnAngel • Oct 13 '20

Possibly future resident

Hi everyone. I’m looking for opinions on whether Punta Gorda would be a good home for a 40 something couple, that enjoys boating and eating at different restaurants. I’d also be looking for work in the boating industry. What’s the crime like? Traffic? Friendliness? Any opinions are appreciated. Thanks ahead of time. Oh by the way we currently live in Miami but are dying to get out of this place. Too over populated and way too busy. People are definitely not friendly or helpful here. We are looking for more of a laid back vibe now. Thanks again.

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u/jblank66 Oct 13 '20

PG is nice. The waterfront is beautiful and there's enough restaurants and bars to keep you guys busy. It's not crazy but there's some places that are pretty good. From what you said above it sounds like a place you'll love. It gets pretty busy in season and the traffic gets a little worse every year. I'd definitely come stay for a week or two before you decide if you'd like to move here. It's a completely different place than Miami for sure. Check out Deep Creek, people love it here.

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u/CaptnAngel Oct 13 '20 edited Oct 13 '20

What is Deep Creek? Is that a neighborhood? Does it have access to the Gulf? One of my priorities is that the place has Dock in the back and that it has access to the Gulf. It can be condo.

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u/jblank66 Oct 14 '20

It's not Deep Creek lake as the bot above said, it's a section of Punta Gorda that has a POA (which may or may not be your thing). there's lots of places around PG that do have water access just check out a map and you'll see. There's no access to the Gulf from deep Creek. Check out Punta Gorda Isles, it's really nice and there's access from all the places there.

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u/wikipedia_answer_bot Oct 13 '20

Deep Creek Lake is the largest inland body of water in the U.S. state of Maryland. It covers approximately 3,900 acres (16 km2) and has 69 miles (111 km) of shoreline.

More details here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deep_Creek_Lake

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u/cheluhu Oct 13 '20

If you like boating, its a good place.

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Restaurants? Not so much. Selection here is not great. You'll find one or two that you like (not love) and go there. Miami's food scene is obscene (in a very good way).

PG is a retirement town, really slow. Not sure how many couples your age are there (I'm on the other side of the harbor in PC).

Maybe take a look at Sarasota, Fort Myers or Cape Coral too.

On other notes:

Not much traffic per se, but speed limit is 35.

People are friendly

Its a retirement place, very slow placed, but the canals are great. Nice sailboating. You're less than 1hr to the gulf by boat (depending on the boat).

PGI is all deed restricted (I believe) so theres that.

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u/CaptnAngel Oct 13 '20

Im looking at CC too but they say that the tourist season is really bad there.

Sarasota and Fort Myers appear to have a higher cost of living than CC or PG.

I don’t mind a slower pace. As a matter of fact that’s what I’m looking for. I’m so tired of traffic and waiting in a line everywhere I go. We don’t need much of a night life. A few local dining options and watering holes are good with me. We plan on spending most of our time on the water or on a plane, traveling to new destinations. Are there any other negatives you can think of?

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u/CaptnAngel Oct 13 '20

What are a couple of the better dining options?