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Punta Gorda, a city in Charlotte County, is home to about 22,000 residents. Punta Gorda was devastated by Hurricane Charley in 2004, which destroyed much of downtown and thousands of homes, triggering a major rebuild to Florida's then-new hurricane construction code. The rebuilt city serves as a case study in wind-resistant design, with post-2004 structures required to meet 130+ mph wind speed standards including impact-resistant windows, hip roofs, and reinforced concrete block construction. Hurricane Ian in 2022 caused additional widespread damage to Charlotte County, generating another wave of roof replacements and structural repairs. Charlotte County's flat terrain and sandy soils make drainage a constant construction challenge — French drains and elevated stem-wall foundations are standard. The Peace River and Charlotte Harbor impose wetland buffer and SFWMD permitting requirements near the waterfront. Punta Gorda's active retirement community drives consistent renovation and new custom home construction in Punta Gorda Isles.