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The name Punta Gorda, which means, "fat point" when translated from Spanish. The moniker was given to the city because a broad part of the land in Punta Gorda, Florida juts into Charlotte Harbor. |
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The West Palm Beach area's most prominent industries include construction, agriculture and tourism. |
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Neil Smith and his brother of Montverde, Florida developed the first Snapper riding lawn mower. |
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