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. The value of all farms and rural land for sale in Charlotte County, Florida, recently was $730 million, representing a total of 2,902 acres of land for sale in Charlotte County. Charlotte County ranks fourth in the Orange State for the total number of acres of land currently advertised for sale. There were three properties listed as sold in Charlotte County through the Land Network Comparable Sales Program. This represented a total value of $59,995. Of all farms and rural real estate for sale in Charlotte County, Port Charlotte had the most land for sale. Based on its natural assets, Charlotte County's economy is dependent on tourism and recreation. Charlotte County is Florida's 33rd biggest county (858 square miles). It's located in the Southwest Florida region of Florida.