North Port, City in Sarasota County, Florida
North Port spans 104 square miles of land and water, featuring 80 miles of canals and waterways connected to the Myakkahatchee Creek system.
The municipality started as North Port Charlotte in 1959 when General Development Corporation established a residential area for its employees in Charlotte Springs.
The Little Salt Springs archaeological site contains preserved artifacts and remains from pre-Columbian Native Americans, managed by the University of Miami.
North Port sits between Sarasota and Fort Myers, providing access to the Myakka River State Park and numerous recreational facilities.
Fossil collectors frequently search along the banks of Myakkahatchee Creek, where prehistoric specimens emerge from the limestone formations.
Location: Sarasota County
Inception: 1959
Elevation above the sea: 3 m
Website: http://www.cityofnorthport.com
Website: http://cityofnorthport.com
GPS coordinates: 27.06611,-82.17194
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:22
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