Aquatic Sporting Properties for Sale in Charlotte County, Florida

Spreading from Florida Gulf Coast beaches to the urbanized areas north of Fort Myers and around Port Charlotte (by many accounts, one of the best places for retirees in the U.S.), Charlotte County lays claim to one of the largest purchases of conservation land in the state's history. Formerly part of a 91,361-acre working ranch known as Crescent B Ranch, Babcock Ranch Preserve occupies 67,619 acres and offers public recreational opportunities abound including hunting, hiking, wildlife viewing, bicycling, fishing, camping and horseback riding. A combined 3,000 acres were listed for sale in Charlotte County recently; the overall value of all Charlotte County farms, rural land, hunting land and other land for sale was approximately $705 million. Charlotte County ranks fourth out of 67 counties in the Everglade State for the total number of acres of land currently advertised for sale. Of all locations in Charlotte County with land and rural real estate for sale, Port Charlotte had the most land for sale. Based on its natural assets, tourism and recreation contribute significant revenue toward Charlotte County's overall GDP. Charlotte County is Florida's 33rd largest county (858 square miles). It's located in the Southwest Florida region of the state.