Discuss the History of the Railroad in SW Florida.

Discuss the History of the Railroad in SW Florida. Especially in Punta Gorda (The railroad at the train depot in Punta Gorda), Desota, Charlotte County, Lee County,  Henry Flagler-his railroad. Also, discuss the benefit of railroad is  how it would help Punta Gorda if we had an active railroad today. (pertaining to cargo to get the trucks off the roads. One source per page (8)