Florida Fish and WildlifeConservation Commission
CenturyLink Telephone (formerly Embarq)
(888) 922-8272
www.centurylink.com
Florida Power & Light
122 E Charlotte Ave,
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
800-226-3545 or 941-639-1106
www.fpl.com
Xfinity
800-934-6489
www.xfinity.com
Recycling/Trash – Charlotte County Public Works
941-575-3600
WEBSITE
Charlotte Trash Pick UP
23046 Harbor View Rd, Port Charlotte, FL 33980
941 629-1106
WEBSITE
Recycling – physical location
19675 Kenilworth, PC
Tues – Sat 9-4
Building construction services
18400 Murdock Cir, Port Charlotte, FL 33948
941-743-1201
https://www.charlottecountyfl.gov/
Clerk of Courts
18500 Murdock Circle, PC
941-637-2199
www.co.charlotte.fl.us
Charlotte County Government
18500 Murdock Circle, PC
941-743-1200
www.charlottecountyfl.com
Water & Sewer
25550 Harbor View Rd #1, Port Charlotte, FL 33980
941-764-4300
FLORIDA Sex & Predator offender search
http://offender.fdle.state.fl.us/
Punta Gorda Police Dept
1410 Tamiami Trail, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
941-639-4111 non emergency #
WEBSITE
City of Punta Gorda
City Hall 326 West Marion Ave, Punta Gorda, FL. 33950
941-575-3302
WEBSITE
Punta Gorda Elevation Certificates & permit search
(941) 575-3324
If not on file, hire a surveyor www.ci.punta-gorda.fl.us
Library – Punta Gorda
410 Shreve St, Punta Gorda
941-613-3160
WEBSITE
VETERANS AFFAIRS
Port Charlotte VA Outpatient Clinic
4161 S Tamiami Trail Ste 401, Port Charlotte, FL 33952
(941) 235-2710
VA services – Port Charlotte
1050 Loveland Blvd, Port Charlotte, FL 33980
941.764.5579
WEBSITE
VA Clinic (Cape Coral)
2489 Diplomat Parkway East, Cape Coral, FL 33909-5422
239-652-1800
WEBSITE
OUR FURRY FAMILY NEEDS
Peace River Veterinary Clinic – full service veterinary hospital in Downtown Punta Gorda
327 Cross St, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 205-5400
http://peacerivervets.com/
Veterinary Emergency Clinic
17829 Murdock Cir, Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 255-5222
https://veterinaryemergencyclinic.com/
Blue Pearl Veterinary Hospital 24 HOURS
9500 Marketplace Rd, Fort Myers, FL 33912
(239) 947-0588
https://bluepearlvet.com/
CONTRACTOR INFORMATION
WHEN HIRING ANY CONTRACTOR, FOR YOUR PROTECTION~ IT IS IMPORTANT THAT THEY ARE LICENSED AND INSURED FOR THE SCOPE OF THE JOB. A PERMIT MAY BE REQUIRED. CONTACT THE COUNTY OR CITY OFFICE FOR MORE INFORMATION of LICENSED SERVICE PROVIDERS.
- We are happy to guide you toward resources, but YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR CHOICE, BE PRO-ACTIVE!
- If you are going to homestead, pull the necessary forms from the Charlotte County website. http://www.ccappraiser.com/exemptn.htm and take to the property appraisers office or file by mail.
- Sarasota Homestead: www.sarasotaproperty.net Click “exemptions means savings”
- Desoto Homestead: www.qpublic.net/desoto
- Go online to FPL.com to switch the electric in your name.
- If you are purchasing a property that has HOA dues, make sure the association has your correct billing address.
Save our Homes: amendment took place in 1995 and caps Floridian’s homestead property tax assessments to 3% a year or the inflation rate, whichever is lower.
When a home is sold, the cap is removed and the property is reassessed at full market value. Therefore, when purchasing a property that is homesteaded, the current taxable amount will be lower than what you will pay.
Auto license, tag & registration – State law requires that you purchase a Florida license plate within 10 days of becoming a legal resident, becoming employed or placing your children in public school. Proof of FLORIDA insurance is required. 941-637-2132
Florida Driver’s license is required within 20 days of becoming employed, entering children in school, registering to vote, filing for homestead exemption or becoming a Florida resident. 941-255-7407.
Voter registration 941-637-2232. BE PRO-ACTIVE IN OUR COUNTRY’S PROGRESSION!