Charlotte County proudly gives preference and priority to veterans as part of Florida's Veterans' Preference program. We're also one of the area's largest employers of those who've so honorably served our country. So, take time to explore all the opportunities that await you here, and get ready for your hometown welcome.
Charlotte County boasts a wide range of employment opportunities. Aviation support, distribution and logistics, advanced manufacturing, and business and financial services are always looking for dedicated and skilled employees. As a veteran, you have the skills employers are looking for, and they can’t wait to meet you. Here in Charlotte County, you can enjoy $0 personal income tax and a lower cost of coastal living. We need your skills, and once you’re here, you can make them go a long way.
In Charlotte County, veterans and their families are a top priority. Veteran resources – Charlotte County Veteran Services, Port Charlotte VA Clinic, Charlotte County Veterans Council, and more – are ready to assist in every facet of life. Charlotte County has you in safe hands too with one of the lowest crime rates in Florida. Our education program is exceptional as well, with our school district being awarded the Cambridge International District of the Year. Come to our nationally recognized Purple Heart Community where veterans and their families don’t just thrive, they flourish.
Charlotte County provides a unique experience to follow your dreams and your passions. Military attractions include the Willam R Gaines JR. Veterans Memorial Park, the Vietnam Wall of Southwest Florida, and the Beirut Peacekeepers tower. Charlotte County also boasts 28 miles of pristine shoreline and dozens of tranquil nature parks. Plus, with average temperatures of 75 degrees, you and your family can enjoy some of Florida’s greatest lakes, woods, and ocean-front to your heart’s content. Once your work is done, be sure to go have some fun in the sun.
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Colonel Stacey Corn
Because he is an Army veteran who has dealt with PTSD himself, Stacey understands the impact of the condition on veteran families. With his non-profit organization Eagle 6 Adventures, he arranges for vets suffering from PTSD to be flown to Charlotte County from wherever they live in the U.S., and he takes them out on his boat to relax, paddle board, fish, or just to enjoy the water. The service comes at no cost to the veterans or their families.
Career opportunities to deploy your transferrable skills; a community where your family feels at home and your children learn in safe schools; a Gulf Coast paradise where year-round recreation is abundant and affordable. Your work-life balance in Charlotte County is ideal.
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With Charlotte County’s average temp of 75°, great beaches, canals and parks are part of the everyday perks here, with convenient proximity to major attractions like Busch Gardens less than 2 hours away and Orlando theme parks, including Disneyworld, less than 3 hours away.
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