Port Charlotte is the central subdivision within Charlotte County. A residential community, it is central to retail, restaurants, medical and professional services. It has a population of over 70,000 residents and about 23.9 miles of subdivision within Charlotte County. Port Charlotte consists of mixed deed and non deed-restricted areas. Larger community developments such as West Port, Heritage Oak Park, Kings Gate, Kingsway, Pinewood and Pinecrest are just a few of the deed-restricted communities.

Port Charlotte is home to the Tampa Bay Rays spring training facility. Visitors and residents both enjoy the Sunseeker Resort, which offers 785 guestrooms, 20 onsite dining options, and two pools.