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A visit to Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach means a peaceful gateway on Southwest Florida's Gulf Coast. As Florida's premier ecotourism destination, The Charlotte Harbor Gulf Island Coast is off the beaten path and free of Florida's crowds, yet still offers world-class sailing, boating, fishing, birding, dining and arts. Our Best Side is Outside^sm.

Do a little dance, listen to some tunes, get down tonight! Of special note: The Big Orange Music Fest is right around the corner, on Oct. 26. Stay up to date on their Facebook page and get your

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Get out and enjoy! September 18 3s Company at SandBar Tiki & Grill, Sept. 18: facebook.com/3scompanyband Starting September 19 Glenn Palladino and Natalie Barber at JD's Jazz Club, Sept. 19:

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Every person who sets foot on a boat of any kind is encouraged to wear a life jacket, but what if the boat owner doesn't have enough for everyone? The Peace River Sail and Power Squadron, the local

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Just as Charlotte Harbor Estuary is the confluence of the Myakka, Peace, and Caloosahatchee Rivers, so to is Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach a confluence of creativity. There are so many individual

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Although the “official” National Wildlife Day is Sept. 4, in Florida, it’s every day! This "Wild Bunch" list honors our untamed --and unplugged--side, every day of the year, and is by no means a

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National Ride the Wind Day is every Aug. 23! Although the day technically commemorates the anniversary of the first human-powered flight to win the Kremer prize, in Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach, to

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Before you know it, we’ll be in that wonderful time of year when children go back to school and the beaches, outdoor adventures, restaurants, and other fun activities in Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach

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This year, Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach, Florida is saying, “Outsiders Welcome.” If you don’t want a vacation like everyone else, if you like to take adventures off the beaten path, then you’re an

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If you’re someone who enjoys being on the water, on the trails, and on the beach, you’re an Outsider. If you’re looking for a vacation that is as unique as you are, then you’re an Outsider. And in

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Southwest Florida’s most treasured museum moved to a new location in April. The Military Heritage Museum’s new home is 900 West Marion Avenue in Punta Gorda, steps away from Fishermen’s Village, where

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About the Charlotte Harbor Gulf Island Coast

Florida's premier year-round eco-tourism destination, Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach, The Charlotte Harbor Gulf Island Coast, is known for its pristine, unspoiled beauty. The area has hosted seven major feature films, been featured on SAIL magazine's list of the "10 Greatest Places to Sail in the United States," ranked by Golf Digest as the "Third Best Place to Live and Play Golf in America," and rated by MONEY magazine as one of the "Best Places to Live in the South." For information about area events, activities and attractions, contact the Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach Visitor and Convention Bureau, 1700 Tamiami Trail, Suite G-2, Port Charlotte, FL; 941-743-1900, or call toll free at 1-800-652-6090 for a free Visitor's Guide; or visit the Web site at CharlotteHarborTravel.com.

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Author: Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach

Now Hear (and See!) This, Sept. 23-29

Now Hear (and See!) This, Sept. 16-22

Be Safe Out There

Creative Confluence, Part 1

Every Day is National Wildlife Day

Five Breezy Things to do for National Ride the Wind Day

Top Five Activities for Outsider Couples

Top 10 Most Instagrammable Places for Outsiders

Big Adventures for Your Little Outsiders

Military Heritage Museum in Punta Gorda Moves to New Home

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