We do love our beaches, but sometimes you want to shake things up a bit. Here are 7 fun ways to take a break from the beach: 1. Take a Rum Tasting Tour Alligator Bay Distillers is a local treasure producing award-wining craft rum. They hand-craft small batches of White, Dark, Spiced, Sun Gold, and…
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No matter if you’re looking to challenge yourself against a tarpon or other wily sport fish, catch your dinner (and have someone else cook it!), or just take a few hours away from the hustle and bustle to commune with nature, you’ll find the perfect angling experience in Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach…
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Gulf of Mexico Fall officially arrives on Sept. 23 this year, but the days are already more than an hour shorter, which means changes to the fishing season. Expect more mackerel, bonita, jacks, and sharks along the beaches and around the passes as the summer’s hatches of bait in the estuaries begin…
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We’ve got fall festivals that offer something for everyone from kids to foodies to art and craft collectors. Let’s Eat! Englewood Restaurant Week runs September 14–28, 2023. This leisurely 2-week food festival features an amazing variety of of 2-course lunches and 3-course dinners by participating…
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Fall is fantastic in Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach! The air gets just a bit cooler, but the water stays warm and the beaches are uncrowded, so it’s the perfect time to go for a swim, find some pretty shells, and laze on a beautiful beach. The earlier sunsets means plenty of evening left after the sky…
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In Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach, a watering hole can be defined as a great establishment with water views...or a place the quenches your thirst for something cool or ice cold in a stylish space. In fact, there are so many great spots it may be hard to choose. We invite you to visit and create your…
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Over the long Labor Day weekend, we encourage you to visit us in Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach for adventure or downtime, or a bit of both. Add a hearty helping of dazzling dining, splendid sunsets, and an almost endless array of activities, and you’re set for the whole weekend. Make Saturday a Punta…
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Gulf of Mexico August typically sees nearshore artificial reefs and rock ledges in 30 to 60 feet of water stacked up with mangrove snapper, barracuda, and Goliath grouper. This is good news if you’re targeting the latter species, but not so great if you're targeting snapper, since barracudas and…
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The dining scene in Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach is an eclectic mix of seafood shacks, sidewalk cafés, waterfront eateries, fine dining establishments, burger joints and sports bars, sweet spots, and almost anything else you can think of. In fact, in 2020 Punta Gorda was ranked #2 in the USA Today…
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A good rule of thumb for any vacation is to eat where the locals do. Since you may not know any of our locals (yet), we'd like to share a few of their secrets to get you up and at ‘em with a great breakfast, or relax you with the best brunch in town: Punta Gorda Perch 360: Enjoy the ultimate views…
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