Top 10 Local Foods to Love

From gulf to field, Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach dishes up food and drink that will tantalize your taste buds. Savor the local flavor with these must-tries: 1. Gator It’s a wee bit chewy and despite what “they” say, it doesn’t taste like chicken—and by some accounts it’s even lower in…

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7 Reasons to Plan a Shell Creek Fishing Trip

There are days when you're on a fishing mission, and there are days when you want to slow down your angling pace in a beautiful place. One of the best spots in Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach to do the latter is Shell Creek Preserve at Hathaway Park, just 15 minutes east of downtown Punta Gorda. Target…

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