Punta Gorda, FL Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2017: 19,761 (100% urban, 0% rural). >Population change since 2000: +37.8%

Population (male): 9,419

Population (female): 10,342

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $904.

Poverty (breakdown): (7.9% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 31.5% for Black residents, 15.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents)

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Florida and other state lists, there were 85 registered sex offenders living in Punta Gorda, Florida as of January 16, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Punta Gorda is 219 to 1.>

Ancestries: Ancestries: American (19.8%), German (13.5%), Irish (11.0%), English (10.8%), Italian (9.3%), Polish (3.9%).

Land Area: 14.2 square miles.

Population Density:

Zip Codes: 33950

Races:
      White alone - 16,724 - 88.1%
      Black alone - 813 - 4.3%
      Hispanic - 804 - 4.2%
      Two or more races - 146 - 0.8%
      Asian alone - 105 - 0.6%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 81 - 0.4%
      Other race alone - 80 - 0.4%
      American Indian alone - 12 - 0.06%

Less than ten years after the first settlements in the area, railroads rolled into the town of Trabue in June 1886, and with them came the first land developers and Southwest Florida's first batch of tourists. Punta Gorda became the southernmost stop on the Florida Southern Railroad, until an extension was built to Fort Myers in 1904, attracting the industries that propelled its initial growth.

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Drug Testing Punta Gorda, FL

809 E MARION AVE 0.9 miles

809 E MARION AVE
PUNTA GORDA, FL 33950
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4161 Tamiami Trl, 3.5 miles

4161 Tamiami Trl,
Charlotte Harbor, FL 33952
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21298 OLEAN BLVD 5.1 miles

21298 OLEAN BLVD
PORT CHARLOTTE, FL 33952
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3280 TAMIAMI TRL STE 11 5.2 miles

3280 TAMIAMI TRL STE 11
PORT CHARLOTTE, FL 33952
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2525 HARBOR BLVD 5.2 miles

2525 HARBOR BLVD
PORT CHARLOTTE, FL 33952
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2885 TAMIAMI TRL 5.6 miles

2885 TAMIAMI TRL
PORT CHARLOTTE, FL 33952
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2811 TAMIAMI TRL STE F 5.7 miles

2811 TAMIAMI TRL STE F
PORT CHARLOTTE, FL 33952
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530 TAMIAMI TRL 10.8 miles

530 TAMIAMI TRL
PORT CHARLOTTE, FL 33953
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700 MEDICAL BLVD 17.5 miles

700 MEDICAL BLVD
ENGLEWOOD, FL 34223
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1500 Placida Rd, RoadMerchants Crossing Shoppin 19.1 miles

1500 Placida Rd, RoadMerchants Crossing Shoppin
Englewood, FL 34223
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1682 NE PINE ISLAND RD 19.2 miles

1682 NE PINE ISLAND RD
CAPE CORAL, FL 33909
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428 DEL PRADO BLVD N STE 103 19.6 miles

428 DEL PRADO BLVD N STE 103
CAPE CORAL, FL 33909
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3412 SW 3RD TER 19.6 miles

3412 SW 3RD TER
CAPE CORAL, FL 33991
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19503 W Villages Parkway 19.7 miles

19503 W Villages Parkway
VENICE, FL 34293
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693 OLD ENGLEWOOD RD STE C 20.1 miles

693 OLD ENGLEWOOD RD STE C
ENGLEWOOD, FL 34223
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1431 SE 10TH ST A-1 21.8 miles

1431 SE 10TH ST A-1
CAPE CORAL, FL 33990
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30 W OAK ST 22.8 miles

30 W OAK ST
ARCADIA, FL 34266
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2612 SANTA BARBARA BLVD #11 23.0 miles

2612 SANTA BARBARA BLVD #11
CAPE CORAL, FL 33914
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2665 CLEVELAND AVE 23.4 miles

2665 CLEVELAND AVE
FORT MYERS, FL 33901
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936 N MILLS AVE 23.7 miles

936 N MILLS AVE
ARCADIA, FL 34266
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900 N ROBERTS AVE 23.7 miles

900 N ROBERTS AVE
ARCADIA, FL 34266
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1148 E GIBSON ST 23.7 miles

1148 E GIBSON ST
ARCADIA, FL 34266
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If you need a Drug, Alcohol, COVID-19 or DNA test in Punta Gorda, FL, Accredited Drug Testing has many drug testing locations in Punta Gorda, FL and the surrounding areas. Our drug testing centers provide urine drug testing, hair drug testing, alcohol testing, DOT physicals, DOT drug testing and DNA testing. Our drug and alcohol testing services are provided for employers in need of a pre-employment drug test, random drug test and post-accident drug test. We also provide testing for individuals needing a drug or alcohol test for court ordered reasons , probation or family purposes. Same day service is available and most drug testing Punta Gorda, FL locations are within minutes of your home or office. Drug testing methods include urine, oral/saliva, hair follicle, blood , ETG and breath alcohol testing. Negative test results are generally available in 24-48 hours.

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Step 1: Select and purchase your test online or call our Local scheduling center at (800)-221-4291. One of our representatives is ready to assist you and schedule your test. Payment must be received at the time of registration as testing centers do not accept payments,Same day service is available for most types of tests.

Step 2: If you scheduled online, complete the Donor Information/Registration Section and enter where you want the confidential test results sent via email. The zip code you enter will be used to determine the closest drug/alcohol testing center to you and where you will go to take your test.

Step 3: Your authorization form/donor pass will include the local testing center address and hours of operation. It will be sent to the e-mail address you provided. Take the form with you or have it available on your smart phone to provide to the testing center. No appointment necessary!

Urine or hair drug testing methods in Punta Gorda, FL - You choose!

Accredited Drug Testing offers different testing methods depending upon our customer's needs. With a 1 to 5-day detection period urine testing is the most common method used by employers, courts and schools. However, hair drug and alcohol testing are becoming a frequently used testing method due to a detection period of approximately 90 days.

What is the most common urine/hair drug test?

Both a 5-panel urine or 5 panel hair drug test screens for the same drugs, however, the look-back period or detection window is very different. A urine drug test provides a look back period of 1-5 days while a hair drug test provides use up to 90 days from the date the specimen was collected.

Court Ordered Drug Testing (Probation/Child Custody)

Our local drug testing Punta Gorda, FL centers provide drug and alcohol tests that are utilized for a wide variety of court ordered proceedings, including probation and other types of government required tests. Observed tests are available and tests results can be submitted for a wide variety of court ordered proceedings including probation hearings, child custody cases, litigation and all manner of government required tests.

Court ordered drug tests should contain detailed instructions specifying the type of test to be administered and the drugs that should be screened for. If sample collection needs to be witnessed in order to prevent potential tampering or substitution, those specifications will be stated in the court order.

DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Services in Punta Gorda, FL

We also specialize in providing testing services for all DOT Modes including Trucking Industry (FMCSA), Maritime Industry (USCG), Aviation Industry (FAA), Public Transportation (FTA), Railroad Industry (FRA) and Pipeline Industry (PHMSA) in accordance with Part 40 of the US Department of Transportation Compliance Regulations. Additional DOT Services include consortium enrollment, MVR reports, Supervisor Training and policy manual development. In addition, we offer a complete DOT Compliance Program for single operators and small trucking companies.

Additional DOT Services:

  • Consortium Enrollment
  • DOT Physicals
  • Supervisor Training
  • Employer Drug Policy Development
  • MVR Reports
  • Employee Training
  • Background Checks
  • FMCSA Clearinghouse Verification/Search

Employer/Drug Free Workplace Testing in Punta Gorda, FL

Many companies and employers may be interested in being a drug free workplace, if so, Accredited Drug Testing specializes in providing comprehensive and cost-effective drug free workplace programs for small, medium and large companies. Organizations that utilize an employee drug testing program are commonly referred to as a Drug Free Workplace. However, many times companies do not fully qualify as a Drug Free Workplace because the drug testing program which they use does not have all of the components which make up a true Drug Free Workplace under their State specific law. Our Drug Testing Punta Gorda, FL locations are ready to serve your needs.

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What Are the Benefits of Being a Drug Free Workplace in Punta Gorda, FL?

  • Enhanced Employee Performance
  • Reduced Job-Related Accidents
  • Reduced Employee Absenteeism
  • Lower Workers Compensation Rates
  • Improved Employee Moral
  • Customer Satisfaction

On-site/Mobile Drug Testing in Punta Gorda, FL

Do you have at least 10 employees needing a drug or alcohol test? If so, Accredited Drug Testing can provide on-site drug testing at your place of business. On-site drug testing services is frequently used by construction sites, manufacturing facilities, job fairs. On-site drug testing is available for pre employment and random testing. Call us today at (800)221-4291 and speak to our on-site coordinator to schedule your drug testing event in Punta Gorda, FL.

Drug Testing Locations in Punta Gorda, FL

Accredited Drug Testing has drug testing locations in Punta Gorda, FL and the surrounding areas. Many of our drug testing centers open early and have evening hours to accommodate a person's work schedule. Our drug testing locations in Punta Gorda, FL have certified and trained drug testing specialists ready to serve your testing needs in a friendly, knowledgeable and confidential manner.

Drug testing purposes for employers include pre-employment, random selection, post-accident and reasonable suspicion. Testing purposes for individuals can include court ordered, probation, child custody or for any other personal reason.

Accredited Drug Testing is a nationwide drug testing company with testing centers in Punta Gorda, FL specializing in Drug, Alcohol, DNA testing. DOT Physicals and Background Checks.

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Which drug testing panel is right for you?

Drug test screening groups are commonly referred to as a drug testing panel. The most common panels used are a 5 panel, 10 panel and 12 panel drug tests, (panels specify how many drugs will be screened) however customized screeningings are available as well.

What is a Drug Test?

A drug test is a technical analysis of a biological specimen, for example urine, hair, blood, breath, sweat, and/or oral fluid/saliva-to determine the presence or absence of specified parent drugs or their metabolites. Major applications of drug testing include detection of the presence of performance enhancing steroids in sport, employers and parole/probation officers screening for drugs prohibited by law and police officers testing for the presence and concentration of alcohol (ethanol) in the blood commonly referred to as BAC (blood alcohol content). BAC tests are typically administered via a breathalyzer while urinalysis is used for the vast majority of drug testing in sports and the workplace. Numerous other methods with varying degrees of accuracy, sensitivity (detection threshold/cutoff), and detection periods exist. A drug test may also refer to a test that provides quantitative chemical analysis of an illegal drug, typically intended to help with responsible drug use.

Does passive smoke inhalation cause a false positive for marijuana?

"Passive" smoke inhalation from being in a room with people smoking marijuana is not considered valid, as the cut-off concentrations for lab analysis are set well above that which might occur for passive inhalation.

Other abnormalities in the urine screen may indicate that results may be a false negative or that there was deliberate adulteration of the sample. For example:

  • a low creatinine lab value can indicate that a urine sample was tampered with; either the subject diluted their urine by consuming excessive water just prior to testing, or water was added to the urine sample.
  • creatinine levels are often used in conjunction with specific gravity to determine if samples have been diluted. To help avoid this problem, the testing lab may color the water in their toilet blue to prevent the sample being diluted with water from the toilet.
  • subjects may also attempt to add certain enzymes to the urine sample to affect stability, but this often changes the pH, which is also tested.

How long do drugs stay in your system?

The window of detection or often times referred to as look back period of a drug test depend on several factors. Some of the factors impacting how long a drug will stay in your system are:

  • The amount of the drug taken
  • The frequency of the drug taken
  • The type of drug taken
  • An individual's body metabolic rate and general health
  • The amount of fluids consumed since ingesting the drug
  • The amount of exercise since ingesting the drug
  • Other genetic variations that would impact an individual's response to a specific drug

Why choose Accredited Drug Testing in Punta Gorda, FL?

Our staff is prepared to assist you with any questions you may have in a friendly and confidential manner and providing exceptional customer service and being available when you need us for drug testing in Punta Gorda, FL is our #1 Priority and we look forward to serving the needs of employers and individuals who need any type of test.

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Local Area Info: Punta Gorda, Florida

Punta Gorda (/?p?nt? ????rd?/; English: Fat Point) is a city in Charlotte County, Florida, United States. As of the 2010 census the city had a population of 16,641. It is the county seat of Charlotte County and the only incorporated municipality in the county. Punta Gorda is the principal city of the Punta Gorda, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area and is also in the Sarasota-Bradenton-Punta Gorda Combined Statistical Area.

Punta Gorda was the scene of massive destruction after Charley, a Category 4 hurricane, came through the city on August 13, 2004. Charley was the strongest tropical system to hit Florida since Hurricane Andrew in 1992, and the first hurricane since Hurricane Donna in 1960 to make a direct hit on Florida's southwest coast. In the immediate years following the storm, buildings were restored or built to hurricane-resistant building codes. The new buildings, restorations and amenities concurrently preserved the city's past while showcasing newer facilities. During this time, Laishley Park Municipal Marina was built and the Harborwalk, Linear Park and various trails were created throughout the city for bicycle and pedestrian traffic.

The name Punta Gorda ("Fat Point") has been on maps at least since 1851, referring to a point of land that juts into Charlotte Harbor, an estuary off the Gulf of Mexico. It was in the late 1800s that early settlers began to arrive in what is the present-day Punta Gorda area.

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Population (total): Population in 2017: 19,761 (100% urban, 0% rural). >Population change since 2000: +37.8%

Population (male): 9,419

Population (female): 10,342

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $904.

Poverty (breakdown): (7.9% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 31.5% for Black residents, 15.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents)

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Florida and other state lists, there were 85 registered sex offenders living in Punta Gorda, Florida as of January 16, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Punta Gorda is 219 to 1.>

Ancestries: Ancestries: American (19.8%), German (13.5%), Irish (11.0%), English (10.8%), Italian (9.3%), Polish (3.9%).

Land Area: 14.2 square miles.

Population Density:

Zip Codes: 33950

Races:
      White alone - 16,724 - 88.1%
      Black alone - 813 - 4.3%
      Hispanic - 804 - 4.2%
      Two or more races - 146 - 0.8%
      Asian alone - 105 - 0.6%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 81 - 0.4%
      Other race alone - 80 - 0.4%
      American Indian alone - 12 - 0.06%

Less than ten years after the first settlements in the area, railroads rolled into the town of Trabue in June 1886, and with them came the first land developers and Southwest Florida's first batch of tourists. Punta Gorda became the southernmost stop on the Florida Southern Railroad, until an extension was built to Fort Myers in 1904, attracting the industries that propelled its initial growth.

(800) 221-4291