Information About North Port, Florida
North Port is conveniently located between Tampa and Fort Myers, and offers visitors a variety of activities to enjoy. Named a Playful City USA community for the eighth consecutive year, the city offers 24 parks, 2 recreational facilities, numerous programs and special events, 80 miles of freshwater canals, one state park, and access to Charlotte Harbor from the Myakka River.
Incorporated in 1959, the City of North Port, Florida, occupies 103 square miles of southeast Sarasota County, and is one of the largest Florida cities in land area, but is only 10 percent populated. Since 1980, North Port’s population has grown 120%, making it one of the fastest growing cities in Florida. Its beauty, convenience, job opportunities, economic development, some of the lowest property taxes in the southwest Florida region, and a top-notch public education system makes it a highly desirable area.
North Port has an unspoiled natural environment which boasts 95 miles of freshwater canals, and is the only city in Florida that contains a state forest, Myakka State Forest, within its corporate boundaries. The city offers a multitude of recreational opportunities such as golfing, fishing, horseback riding, canoeing and more. If you’re a lover of the arts, visit the North Port Performing Arts Center to see a performance. The average annual temperature of 76 degrees makes year-round living a pleasure, and the city hosts many seasonal residents as well.
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