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Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach Debuts Fresh 2026 Gulf Coast Additions

By Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach Visitor & Convention Bureau on Jan. 27, 2026

PUNTA GORDA/ENGLEWOOD BEACH, Fla. — (January 27, 2026) — Punta Gorda/ Englewood Beach, a charming small-town coastal destination, is set to unveil an exciting lineup of new tourism initiatives…

Englewood Beach Waterfest: Offshore Powerboat Association (OPA) World Championship in Englewood, Florida

Englewood Beach Waterfest Chosen as APBA World Championship Finale Location

By Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach Visitor & Convention Bureau on Aug. 21, 2025

PUNTA GORDA/ENGLEWOOD BEACH, Fla. – August 19, 2025 – The highly anticipated American Powerboat Association (APBA) World Championship will be the thrilling finale at Englewood Beach Waterfest October…

Dream Foundation Students Compete in Southwest Florida Martial Arts Open

By Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach Visitor & Convention Bureau on Aug. 21, 2025

PUNTA GORDA/ENGLEWOOD BEACH, Fla. – August 20, 2025 – Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach is proud to sponsor and be the host destination for the “13th Annual Southwest Florida Martial Arts Open”. This year…

Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach Celebrates Prestigious Hospitality and Culinary Accolades Mid-Year

By Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach Visitor & Convention Bureau on May. 21, 2025

PUNTA GORDA, Fla. – May 21, 2025 – Though it is only the end of May, Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach is already enjoying a banner year filled with prestigious awards and national recognition. Sunsuites…

Robin Madden, owner of Islander Properties, receiving the Tourism Hall of Fame Award from the Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach VCB on May 9, 2025

Robin Madden Inducted Into Charlotte County Tourism Hall Of Fame

By Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach Visitor & Convention Bureau on May. 19, 2025

2025 Tourism Rockstars Recognized PUNTA GORDA/ENGLEWOOD BEACH, Fla. – May 14, 2025 – The Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach Visitor & Convention Bureau inducted Robin Madden into the Charlotte County…

Home Plate Entrance of Charlotte Sports Park, home of Tampa Bay Rays Spring Training

Tampa Bay Rays, Charlotte County to host 2025 FCSAA Division 1 Baseball Championship Round

By Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach Visitor & Convention Bureau on Apr. 24, 2025

Charlotte Sports Park Proud to Welcome FCSAA Division 1 Baseball TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – April 24, 2025 -- Charlotte Sports Park, the Spring Training home of the Tampa Bay Rays, will serve as the host…

Zimsculpt Octopus Sculpture at Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Gardens

Zimsculpt Returns to Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Gardens in 2025

By Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach Visitor & Convention Bureau on Dec. 20, 2024

World-Class Art Exhibit Returns to Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Gardens. Over 2,000 hand-carved stone sculptures by 150 different artists will be featured this Spring Punta Gorda/Englewood…

Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach: The Ultimate Golf Destination

By Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach Visitor & Convention Bureau on May. 01, 2024

Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach: The Ultimate Golf Destination Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach, FL – May 1, 2024 – Nestled along the stunning Charlotte Harbor Gulf Island Coast, Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach…

Mom and son kayaking at Stump Pass Beach State Park in Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach, Florida

Watersports in Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach: A Paradise for Outdoor Activity Enthusiasts

By Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach Visitor & Convention Bureau on Apr. 02, 2024

Watersports in Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach: A Paradise for Outdoor Activity Enthusiasts Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach, FL. – Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach is known for its crystal-clear blue waters and…

BMX riders at the starting gate for the BMX State Championship at Charlotte BMX in Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach

Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach to Host USA BMX National Qualifier

By Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach Visitor & Convention Bureau on Jan. 12, 2024

Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach to Host USA BMX National Qualifier Punta Gorda/Englewood, Florida (January 8, 2024) Hundreds of racers ages 3-65 will gather at the Charlotte BMX track in Punta Gorda’s…