The stories of Charlotte County, FL
9 narrated audio stories from across Charlotte County — hidden history, true crime, food legends, and local lore from its towns, landmarks, and back roads.
Punta Gorda Atlantic Coast Line Depot
Where the Tracks Met the Harbor
How a depot made Punta Gorda a gateway for cattle, travelers, and trade.
Old Charlotte County Courthouse
A Courthouse Built on Confidence
How a new county gave its ambitions a grand public face.
Charlotte Sports Park
How Port Charlotte Became Rays Country Each Spring
A county ballpark became a yearly Grapefruit League destination.
Charlotte Sports Park
How Port Charlotte Became Rays Country Each Spring
A county ballpark became a yearly Grapefruit League destination.
Charlotte Sports Park
When the Storm Hit, the Ballpark Stayed in the Fight
How a hurricane turned a spring-training stadium into a recovery story.
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When the Tracks Reached the Harbor
How rail service remade Punta Gorda into a harbor boomtown.
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How Punta Gorda Got Its Name
A founder, a railroad, and a harbor shaped a lasting waterfront town.
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How Punta Gorda Got Its Name
A founder, a railroad, and a harbor shaped a lasting waterfront town.
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When Punta Gorda Got Its Own County
A Florida border change that moved government to Punta Gorda.
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