Charlotte Harbor Gulf Coast - Port Charlotte - North Port - Manasota - Boca Grande

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The Charlotte Harbor Region is located on the west coast of Florida about a 90 minute drive south of Tampa and 30 minutes north of Fort Myers. In this video we start out with Port Charlotte & Punta Gorda and show how the area has rebuilt since Hurricane Charley in 2004. We also travel through North Port. On the coast we show 4 beaches on Manasota Key, starting with Manasota Key Beach, then Blind Pass Beach, then Chadwick Park at Englewood Beach, and Stumps Pass State Park. We travel through the Lemon Bay area show Don Pedro Island as we head down to Boca Grande and Gasparilla Island. We then make our way back to Port Charlotte, showing, Charlotte Sports Park, Port Charlotte Beach Park, and Bayshore Live Oak Park.

[@sharonroy2645]

Lived there for 17 years. It's a beautiful place.

[@TicklerDude]

Do some research about hurricanes and you’ll never need to ask such a stupid question again!!!

[@robertmelvin1058]

Used to be! There. Fixed it for ya!

[@benjee74]

Moved to Port Charlotte in September 2013 from Northern California, love it here!

[@robertfrank3560]

Moved here from abingdon pa 70 here this morning probably 28 in pa.beautiful place.i work outside 98 with 100 percent humidity in summer Ready to lose some weight. Happy new year from punta gorda

[@robertmelvin1058]

go back

[@funDAYsmiling]

It's so cold there. People forget California really is ALL cold--even SoCal. Beautiful state though.

[@dylan4342]

My aunt and uncle passed away in 2015, One of the last times I saw them was hanging out with them in port Charlotte and it was one of the best days of my life!

[@davidsack7488]

My wife and moved here in January(2020) !! LOVE this place!!

[@robertmelvin1058]

move back!

[@mfc1965]

I learned about this area before Charlie, worked with FEMA here during and after Charlie. It wasn't until I met my best friend who moved here after retirement that I really explored the area. I'm here every chance I get! 8 times a year just for the weekend on average. There is simply no place better! Thanks for posting this video. And to those who are thinking about visiting, don't just think...do! I'm sure you won't be disappointed.

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thats a great story, thanks for sharing.

[@PortCharlotteAlex]

what about moving there. I just purchased land in port Charlotte on Kambach street.

[@gldi8hr]

Living in a house where the backyard is waterfront to a canal or even the coast, is a privilege that expands by a lot the possibilities and life quality❣️🤯

[@TampaAerialMedia]

True

[@travelsd89]

i agree - i moved onto a canal in PC

[@bradcoons6336]

@@travelsd89 Er are on a canal in NP our boat is a phonecall and 30 minutes away

[@abdelbenalioua4591]

excellent mounting. very very beautiful, it is heaven on earth. I went to Florida in 2018, I loved it (Key West). I live in europe but i love the USA. you have a very beautiful country.

[@jimmclaughlin5930]

Takes me back to when my parents lived in Punta Gorda at eagle point park I lived in Fort Laud but kept my boat at their place as you just cant beat Charlotte harbor i cruised up and down the ICW and had so much fun then came Charlie.Any way coming down April 2 to relive all the great memories.

[@allisonmcpherson4279]

Lived in Pt Charlotte for 9 years was there when Charlie hit 2yrs later Moved to NY. I am coming back home can’t wait. Just love this place I miss it so much. This video just inspired me more. 💕

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Yep I'd take it over NY anyday.

[@rubensanchez1797]

gee, myself drove by outside on I-75 hundred times & never know there are so beautiful beaches & places inside... next time, I must stop by & enjoy our beautiful places of Florida..... de Miami.....

[@jillmorton3096]

My dad lives in North Port. Love that area😊

[@johnjacobs4142]

I have a home in north port, renting it right now but planning on moving there full time in about 8 months

[@PerformanceRaven]

I bought a home in NoPo last year, and loving the area. It's a great community.

[@davem39]

Someone said some negative things about the police. Not sure if anyone here has had bad experiences with North Port cops.

[@javg4663]

Moved to Englewood last year from up north. Absolutley love it here.

[@rsalp]

Can't wait till we move down there. Tired of the northeast.

[@samanthalucas8070]

I WAS BORN AND RAISE IN PORT CHARLOTTE FLORIDA FOR 32 YEARS I ENJOY IT FROM SAMANTHA LUCAS

[@dr620]

Moving there in two weeks. So nervous and excited at the same time.

[@robertmelvin1058]

I guess you would REEEEEALLY like Miami then!!

[@michellemarble8115]

Great views! Wonderful to see the area I call home, from above...makes me even more glad we chose this place! Paradise!🌴🌺🌸💜Another great video!

[@robertmelvin1058]

yeah. How bout trying not to ruin it!

[@aliceroberts1618]

Grew up in Port Charlotte. It has grown so much for the better. Moved to Central Florida 35 yrs ago & love it here.

[@jessii_d]

Ironically, this video popped up in my recommended as my husband and i are seriously thinking about moving to one of these areas after taking a couple vacations to it recently. Really needed this video right now! 🤗

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Yep Google is pretty good about showing you what they think you might be interested in. Thanks for letting us know.

[@johnwayne6501]

had my heart set to move to Jacksonville but now this...wow...just so pretty.

[@robertmelvin1058]

no no.. Your original plan was correct!! Stick with that!

[@tri-healthycbd1446]

North Port is a great place to bring your family! Easy Access to the beach and the great food make North Port truly one-of-a-kind!

[@cyndeemiller9695]

I lived there from 1968 to 1983. It was my Home. Charlie blew my Moms House down . It was so sad because she and her husband put some much care and love in to it and all of a sudden it was gone. I now live in Las Vegas and it is no picnic. Not so much humidity, but 120 degrees plus heat sometimes, Monsoon System is the worst. I was a Land Surveyor there, so I know. Trade off that's all. Florida's bugs, snakes, flying cockroaches', no see ems, love bugs and sand spurs , humidity are not missed. Lemon Bay was my favorite.

[@daniellecurcie]

As a Charlotte County Native, Thank you for getting the beautiful parts.

[@TampaAerialMedia]

You are welcome

[@alexcadream3097]

The ocean looks damn beautiful there

World Class Beaches!

[@robertmelvin1058]

Yeah if you like a now - consistently intermittent red tide thanks to all the 'development' run-off!

[@nelse99]

We are from Germany and have our vacation home in Port Charlotte!!

[@conniepritchardreinhardt9978]

I love germany too.

[@bmgproductions1006]

Where is it in Riverwood Goof Club

[@rkruski1264]

I live here. It's such a good feeling seeing this because you're like: hey, i know that place, I've been there. Such a good video.

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou for the nice words

[@whodatsaints17]

grew up in pc and graduated from port charlotte high school. now im living in boring north carolina. i miss this place so much!!!!

[@chuck8835]

I have vacationed on the Western Florida beach areas for 50 years. Lived in Panama City Beach through the 90s plus had investment properties in PCB. So am very attuned to FL but also with 40 years in the travel industry, I wish to say that the presentations of TAM are excellent and a must for potential visitors and residents alike.

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou for the nice words.

[@randallyoung6680]

Great video! You really showcased how beautiful the area is! I live here too!!

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thats great to hear, thankyou.

[@debrabell1653]

Love it here....moved here 13 yrs ago....it is not less densely populated anymore

Bought a Fresh water Canal lot for 8k 3 years ago. Can't wait to build. Me and my wife fell in love with this area.

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Good move, cause that property value is going to go up very quickly

@@TampaAerialMedia Yes, land never get's cheaper!

@@TampaAerialMedia I call this area a hidden treasure. Everyone thinks the East coast is great and has no idea what's in the west gulf.

[@evolverespiritus3990]

Awesome video. Stunning area. Thank you for filming and sharing. Enjoyed. 👍

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou for taking the time to comment, I appreciate that

[@learjet31driver]

Spend winters in Port Charlotte- we absolutely love this area! We frequent most of the places in this video.

[@bmgproductions1006]

Riverwood?

[@vitaminkatee]

I am so happy to hear you love it dowm here. We are looking to love to Port Charlotte and my father will snow bird down here with us in the winters.

[@robertjsissonful]

Moved from Wisconsin to Sebring Fl to North Port. Florida. Love the area.

[@irlnd32]

Grandparents were in Englewood for a long time so I spent a bit in this area. Loved it

[@MikeRuh01]

That's my neck of the woods. Thanks for the Aerial view. I remember growing up in North Port around 1972 there were only a few thousand there. Then they put in The Jockey Club, Country club and it grew. Now it's grown way bigger in population.

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou for the comment Mike.

[@mikemc330]

Another fabulous video by Tampa Aerial Media! I can’t wait to get down there for a week or more.

[@TampaAerialMedia]

thankyou Mike

[@matthewrschuler]

My in-laws lived in Englewood and then moved to Punta Gorda. We visited both locations numerous times. You did a great job highlighting the attractions and beauty of this region.

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou for the nice words.

[@fcleffingbass]

This is where I lived 34 years!!!! Go back???

[@ajiniyazabdujaliev6035]

One word Paradise

[@robertmelvin1058]

You have a funny definition of "paradise"! For you, miami must be just heavenly!

[@amitsrivastava2722]

A mind refreshing vlog thank you for very inspirational vdo thanks and love u 🇺🇸❤😘🇮🇳

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou Amit for saying that.

[@totallyleftfield]

I'm looking to start a new life at 50" down south and I'm leaning towards Florida, thank you for a great video, cheers from Montreal Quebec Canada.

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou, welcome to the Freeist state in US

[@funDAYsmiling]

My mom's family are from Quebec and there are a lot of other French-speaking Quebecois here. Try to avoid the English Canadians though--I do.

[@ariesapparel5944]

Been here in Port Charlotte for 8 years from Ohio. Love the area. Close to shopping and lots of outdoor sports to do.

[@MNDanno]

Probably the best bet in florida these days, value-wise. Another nice video!

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou Daniel

[@jeremyjudkins]

From North Port. Your video was randomly recommended to me. ✌️

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Yep Google is pretty good about analyzing who they thing will be interested.

[@kennypalermo9071]

@@TampaAerialMedia revisited

[@whattheflorida7159]

@@TampaAerialMedia he just dissed on you. And you dinit realized it. 😂 I am a charlotte county resident and I can personally say y'all turn a beautiful place witch called my home! Into a shithole!!!! Stay far away! Please and thank you. Wish this wasn't recommended to me for now I must get a gun. If your not here when charlie came then you don't know what real hurricane look like or the after effect of gethoviseing my community!!!!!

[@jstaggs7218]

I miss living there

[@PerformanceRaven]

Thank you for making this video of where I call home.

[@abdelbenalioua4591]

Merci beaucoup pour toutes ces video ( thanks)

[@Halinguyen]

Looking for the place in Florida so I can move there in the next few year. This video just want to make me love they're right now 😍. Thanks for sharing. Beautiful

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Yep there are lots of lesser known areas in Florida that are great places to live.

[@Dinoxt12]

Hot & Humid 10 months out of the year & overcrowded all of Florida.

[@TampaAerialMedia]

I'd say hot and humid for 5 months. 2 months can go either way but another 5 months is like paradise.

[@jillmorton3096]

Great video. Love vitamin sea😊

[@TampaAerialMedia]

That is a good way to phrase it "Vitamin Sea"

[@samantharose6445]

This is my home town...and I was really excited to hear you call Blind Pass Beach "middle beach." I never even knew what the name of middle beach actually was until I was well into my 20s. I just always called it middle beach.

[@breeze5763]

Can i call u?

[@MountainFisher]

I almost moved to Englewood in 2014, but something held me back. My son worked the ER at a hospital in Port Charlotte and what he told me made me think twice about what it would be like if I had to go to the ER. I'm glad I missed Charlie.

[@PoliticallyhomelessXX]

That’s interesting. My parents live out there and my stepdad has had at least 15 heart attacks and they’ve somehow kept him alive. lol

[@willbygosh4887]

The Sunseeker resort just opened at Port Charlotte.It's huge!!

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Oh good to know, going to have to do a new video down there soon

[@ucctgolfin88]

My mom just moved to South Gulf Cove in May of 2020. I'm visiting her for the first time next week and happened to stumble upon this video. Dude.. incredible content, excellent video. Keep up the great work!

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou for the nice words Will

[@allamb4293]

Stump pass state park is awesome.

[@rocinblues]

Live in North Port ridding out IAN in Stuart FL, please enjoy this video... these areas will NEVER look like this again.

[@TampaAerialMedia]

My heart goes out to you

[@mauriceevans6546]

Just got my pilots license and I am excited to use your videos to guide me on my aviation adventures. Thanks!

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou, yea, you can go alittle higher than I can, congratulations.

[@kennykreegerjr709]

looks like an amazing place to live

[@jonsmith6496]

Amazing as usual!

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou for the nice words.

[@stephenwatson584]

You should burn this video immediately. I don't want anyone else to know about this area, lol......

[@TampaAerialMedia]

sorry, they are going to find out probably anyways.

[@downtowntommie2652]

Agreed keep all these weirdas and Covids outa here -3rd generation local!

[@russpost2557]

Really , i have been here since 1980 . you have no idea what it used to be like . after 9-11 this place ballooned out of sight ....want out so bad , soon as house sells I am gone

[@lolasvlogs91]

Russ Post where you planning on moving?

[@ClickinChicken]

i can see why you'd say that. my neighbor up here in MN who snow birds sent me this video. yeah you live in Gulf coast Florida. Seeing it with my eyes something else. Happy for you all!

[@lestermax6041]

Nice tour as usual thank you

[@fibreoptik]

So beautiful 😍

[@claudiahansen4938]

You are really skilled with the drone and editing is superb. Learned a lot about the area close to where I will be living in Nokomis, next year! Really excellent and detailed commentary. Thank you.

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou, yea Nokomis is a great area, probably the area I would choose if moving here

[@claudiahansen4938]

@@TampaAerialMedia that makes me feel like we made the right choice! Building in Venice Woodlands. Love the area.

[@iamchosen5365]

I'm buying my house in Punta Gorda and I can't wait to be in paradise

[@tecstoreperu]

Already got it ???

[@blacknbougie8021]

This brings me to tears,it's so beautiful. I hope Rona doesn't wipe the whole world away before I get to see this place.

[@davidsheriff8989]

Wow..this is again so different.....a slower pace of life here methinks....great reporting as usual...you have a unique style..

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@herrkaleun3528]

excellent video...you can make places look like heaven on earth !!!!

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou for the nice words.

[@devonnachristopher6436]

LOVE IT!! Thank You!

[@mrearlygold]

Live here for 18 years, can't wait to sell and get out!

[@conniepritchardreinhardt9978]

I love bocci! This place is getting ruined from to many people. I use to love it there. The locals are great. More fun once the snow birds are gone!

[@jerrywalker6043]

@3:06 that's actually my canal. @18:45 Disgraceful eyesore that will most likely never be finished. It's a shame they were ever allowed to purchase that property much less break ground on that travesty of a pipe dream. Anyone with more than two functioning brain cells to rub together knew that abomination would never work as originally planned. It would have to be continually revised and dumbed down until it was no longer economically viable to finish and ultimately abandoned. At this point, I'm just thankful it's not any taller.

[@eunicedevera4919]

Oh no, you make it hard for me and my husband to decide where to move in Florida:)

[@jackietatarcyk9254]

I got the perfect spot

[@sylviahaas6466]

It is all in a straight line on Tamiami road. I live in port charlotte, church is in Charlotte Harbor. Shop in North Port. This video makes it sound like separate areas, but it is all the same area. Beach in Englewood is 25 min away. Awesome each.

[@yassinesahbani2836]

I recommend this place I love it ❤️😍😍

[@michellethelander1735]

Awesome video! Thank you!

[@TampaAerialMedia]

My pleasure!

[@joenagy9679]

Awesome drone footage, great video

[@yeni5583]

I be living in Port Charlotte for almost 5 years. The best place.

[@robertbarboza4706]

I Bet , It's Got Alot Of Drug's I'm Sure You're Happy 😂😂

[@yeni5583]

Robert Barboza what are you talking about??? This town is one of the safest places i ever saw. There’s drugs every where if you’re looking for it. For me Port charlotte it’s a safe town to raise my children.

[@robertbarboza4706]

@@yeni5583 Lol Then You Must Not Drive Threw At Night , Cops Stop So Many People It's Not Even Funny , Not To Mention The Town Is Run Down And Looks Like Shit , That's Why They Are Finally Re Doing Midway And Stuff Because It's Old And Trashy , The Bank By The Windixie Has Been Abandoned For Over 12 Year's , You Would Think They Would Clear The Land So It Doesn't Look Like Shit ! I Could Literally Go On Forever I Been In This Area For 15 Year's ...

[@84cman]

Great video

[@deanstein3093]

the city is small and beautiful just wasn't too much to do so, I move to Hallandale Beach its beautifully city and the restaurants and places is amazing they just need a pier on the beach and the fishing would be great there.

[@TampaAerialMedia]

True, much more to do on the east coast in south FL

[@YOUandMaine]

Thank-you. New subscriber.

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou Video Canal, welcome.

[@jonimichalski9193]

Charming

[@ericspencer8093]

Live on the gulf coast, 13 + years. Here's some info the realtors and advertisers never tell you. You need deep, healthy pockets. True, you don't have to be a multi-millionaire, but owning a beach house is a lot like owning a yacht---it's a black hole you keep dumping money into. Everything, even things you never imagined, need constant repair and replacement. Paint, electronics, appliances, wood, automobiles....pretty much anything that corrodes or deteriorates---cut its normal lifespan by 2/3s, and that should give you an idea. Flood & storm insurance increases every single year. Plan on your monthly insurance payments starting at or near to your mortgage payment, and then add10% to it every year. Plan on undergoing a storm evacuation at least once every 5-6 years, and God help you if a hurricane actually strikes within 50 miles of your place. Oh, and you'd better be a people person, because your gorgeous little slice of paradise will be invaded for 4-5 months a year by obnoxious tourists who think all beach property is public property.

[@TampaAerialMedia]

yep that is some good info on owning a house around the beach, thanks for sharing.

[@ericspencer8093]

@@TampaAerialMedia I've watched far too many of both retirees and younger couples reach for the dream of a beach life and lose their shirts because they weren't prepared for the true costs, and negatives, of living on the coast. It's sad to watch people's dreams die again and again. It's better to know what you're getting into before you take the leap.

[@robertmelvin1058]

"....because your gorgeous little slice of paradise will be invaded for 4-5 months a year by obnoxious tourists who think all beach property is public property." Hahahaha. Says the nest fouler! ALL beach SHOULD be public DICk-head!! The way it used to be! Signed, "obnoxious" native who actually appreciates old floriDUH!

[@robertmelvin1058]

I'm really feeling your pain there, mr 'lets change paradise to suit us'....

[@haiderali-qe4wd]

v.beautiful

[@FloridaVlogs2019]

Thank you , amazing views

[@chilldownmom5525]

Crazy watching this after hurricane Ian hit us and listening to them talk about Charley. We may need a newer video.

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Yep I plan to be doing that area this fall.

[@johnstreet7656]

That structure you see under construction at the 2:52 and 18:45 is the now stalled Sunseeker Resort. It was being put up by Allegiant Airlines as a condo/resort/entertainment/hotel. It was being constructed using airline profits which are now in the toilet. Charlotte County will now be looking at this unfinished eyesore on the Peace River for the foreseeable future. The County did not require construction/completion insurance or bond.

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Yep very true. It will be interesting to see how long that structure sits there like that.

[@pattycerqua5679]

Construction has commenced

[@robertmelvin1058]

@@pattycerqua5679 yeah. With the help of OUR tax money! So much for red-staters not liking that socialism! Should be bulldozed with the same zeal you nest foulerz attach to knocking down "paradise"!

[@sylviahaas6466]

Still have people in the office there. I am still hoping for completion. They are planning to finish.

[@mon796]

Retired to Punta Gorda 2 years ago..love it

[@tomrizzo1554]

Nice job

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thanyou for the nice words.

[@Deaclove]

Your video are awesome im not sure why would anyone give it a thumbs down SMH

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou for the nice words, I appreciate that, yea some people will dislike anything.

[@dr620]

They're jealous cuz they live on the dirty east coast! 😆

[@S.E.T.4Life]

moving here next week

[@TampaAerialMedia]

I think you'll like it.

[@dorissiverios]

Wuow tengo que vicitar charlote

[@bean1396]

This is where we retired. 👍♥️

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Good choice

[@dr620]

I'm moving there in two weeks!!

[@robertmelvin1058]

phuc off

[@sandbabe2245]

@@robertmelvin1058 hey little baby Mel , think it’s time to go back to bed , You have bumped your little tiny head

[@connieworcester55]

that's my area.. Port Charlotte, the harbor, Burnt Store Marina, Cabbage Key, Boca Grande..

[@dorissiverios]

Wuow is mooie siudad

[@markyarte]

I'm so surprised punta gorda doesn't have more like Naples, Sarasota, and Venice.

[@maximumdr]

good

[@johnmichael7983]

Thank you for adding to my knowledge of the Gulf coast. Curious as to whether it's my older eyes or ? but it seems as though some ground shots had blurry patches here and there?

[@TampaAerialMedia]

yes you are correct, it was very humid and some moisture got on the lens.

[@johnmichael7983]

@@TampaAerialMedia Much appreciated that it's not my eyes! Love your videos of Florida as we may be moving there soon. Excellent work and thank you for the reply -

[@vermontextreme]

I’m actually leaving there. Great place for the older crowd but it’s not for me. I need mountains and cooler weather throughout the year. I’ll still visit, I have friends and family there. But my heart and comfort zone is in New England.

[@TampaAerialMedia]

yep I can understand that, no mountains. We are hoping to the filming in New England in the fall.

[@jamesonia716]

I'm with you there. I've lived here for three years but I want to move as soon as possible. Florida is pretty but way too hot for me. I grew up in the mountains and the woods, and I miss it.

[@francesdinicola6669]

And I want to get out of New England!

[@MikeS29]

Stump Pass, not Stumps Pass. Great video, thanks for posting.

[@TampaAerialMedia]

yep, my bad.

[@maylaineyep309]

We are thinking of buying a home in Englewood vs. Sarasota or Bradenton. This video really helped with our decision making. Vitamin Sea is for me!!

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Glad to help, I think Englewood and Sarasota are better areas than Bradenton.

[@maireamerica1850]

Moved here 4 years ago... So are SO many people..too many. Florida is full! Every year more move down and the water quality is going down hill rapidly. Please pick up after yourself and your fur babies!

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Florida will get more fuller with all the craziness happening up north in NY, NJ, and IL. The best we can do is prepare for it.

[@maireamerica1850]

@@TampaAerialMedia I'm from Illinois and you're correct, many are heading south. Doesn't mean I have to like it!😉

[@Diggin4LifeMetalDetecting]

Enjoy your videos - any links to the music by chance? Thanks very much.

[@TampaAerialMedia]

let me know the time stamp and I can let you know the name of a song or 2