Some towns sneak up on you. One minute you’re driving along the Peace River, the next you’re swapping stories over shrimp baskets and sunset views. Port Charlotte charms by keeping things simple and doing it well. This Gulf Coast town trades traffic for tranquil waterways and cookie-cutter for character. Paddle through mangrove trails, cast a line from your backyard, or grab a table at the neighborhood spot where they already know your order. Locals are welcoming but never nosy, and the vibe is more flip-flops than formalwear. It’s the kind of place where the weathered docks tell stories, and your weekends run on tide charts, not calendars.