Just 20 minutes from the Gulf of Mexico, North Port offers that rare combination of a relaxed country lifestyle and easy access to all the conveniences of a big city. Every day feels like a vacation in North Port, with its unlimited recreational opportunities and 1,000 acres of beautiful parks right at home in one of the best year-round climates to be found anywhere. We also take pride in providing only the highest quality government services, like police and fire protection, emergency medical libraries, schools and utilities. This may explain why North Port, the fifth largest city in Florida in land area, is also one of the fastest growing communities in the State. So leave the hustle-bustle and traffic jams behind and discover one of Florida's most livable cities. We call it Paradise... you can call it home.