Punta Gorda is a city located in Charlotte County, southwest Florida, along the Gulf of Mexico. It is approximately midway between Sarasota and Fort Myers. The city is known for its waterfront location and scenic views. As of the 2020 U.S. Census the city had a population of 19,471. Punta Gorda is part of the Sarasota-Bradenton-Punta Gorda Combined Statistical Area.