Urban Dictionary gives a pretty good description of this region in general.
Urban Dictionary: Punta Gorda
The best town in the Florida... no, wait, the entire WORLD. That is, if you're a) on crack; b) a redneck; or c) over 55. The only entertainment for teens is the small and extremely dull mall and the overpriced movie theatre. Wait... that's in the next town. World-famous as the former Best Place...
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