North Port, Florida Business Directory
North Port, Florida Business Directory
North Port is located in the southern tip of Sarasota County and has a population of about 55,000 residents. Although there is not a “port” in the area, this community connects to the Gulf of Mexico through the numerous canals and waterways. Interstate 75 is the major roadway that travels through Sarasota County and links the area to Tampa & Fort Myers. U.S. Highway 41 is the main road in town which takes you through the heart of North Port’s business district and connecting to roads that lead you to the nearby beaches. Whether you are just visiting or you live here year round, the companies below are our favorites to do business with.
This beautiful city in Sarasota County has five elementary schools, one public charter school, two middle schools, and one high school. Fun Fact: North Port was originally named North Port Charlotte to only be shortened later on. The Spanish explorer Ponce de Leon targeted the North Port area in search of the Fountain of Youth, now thought to be the warm mineral springs featured in the area. But today it is North Port’s year-around warm temperatures and nearby beaches that draw visitors.
