There's nothing that can soothe the soul quite like time spent outdoors in Charlotte County. Whether you're a bird-watcher, angler, hiker, camper, or target-shooting enthusiast, you can get your nature fix by venturing just five miles southeast of downtown Punta Gorda to Babcock/Webb Wildlife…
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As I stood along the shoreline and sipped on my organic Chiapas dark roast, the sun started to peek over the eastern edge of Lake Babcock. The pine flatwoods off in the distance seemed to cradle the…
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No matter how often you might make excuses for skipping it in your standard morning routine, there's just something about breakfast when you're in vacation mode. You know… that mouth-watering aroma of bacon frying up in a pan, the sound of fresh-ground coffee dripping into a glass carafe, and a…
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Whether you're waiting to catch a glimpse of a Florida scrub jay or seeking shady solitude beneath the branches of a live oak, there are plenty of places to find a calming respite in Charlotte County. Check out this list of five peaceful parks and preserves that are worth adding to your Punta…
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While some might visualize a Florida fly fishing trip on the flats with a guide perched high atop a poling platform, still others yearn for freshwater spots where bass and bluegill abound. Charlotte County offers freshwater buggy whippers of all experience levels a place to perfect tight loops or…
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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. Drive 15 minutes east of downtown Punta Gorda in search of species like…
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Take a short drive 5-mile drive from Punta Gorda to enjoy the experience of simple summer days spent fishing for largemouth bass. Webb Lake, located within the Fred C. Babcock/Cecil M. Webb Wildlife Management Area, is the ideal place to decompress while pursuing America's favorite freshwater game…
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