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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.

We know snowbirds migrate to Southwest Florida for the winter but where do native birds and other Florida wildlife recuperate around here? At the Peace River Wildlife Center, of course, located in

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A day at the Military Heritage Museum is full of activities and learning opportunities for visitors of all ages. With thousands of artifacts, graphics, videos, realistic dioramas, touch screens,

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Each morning during sea turtle nesting season, dedicated volunteers walk Charlotte County’s beaches checking for new activity. They begin during the predawn hours and typically finish their duties

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Bottom fishing is approaching the winter peak as the annual inshore migration of gag grouper brings these fish close to shore. Make note of the season's regulation changes. Snapper, triggerfish,

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The fall runs of Spanish mackerel and king fish peak in November. Barracuda, sharks, bonita and some bluefish can be caught too. Bottom fishing improves as the Gulf water cools. Inside everything is

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The fall runs of Spanish mackerel and king fish will begin this month. Grouper and snapper can be caught on the hard bottom. Barracuda and amberjack will be found on the wrecks and reefs. Tarpon are

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Barracuda and a few large king fish and Spanish are found over the offshore wrecks. Goliath grouper and snapper are on the bottom around the wrecks, grouper and snapper provide steady action on rocky

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The deep sea fishing boats fish for barracuda, bonita and mackerel near the surface and bottom fish for grouper and snapper. It’s near the peak of the Goliath grouper spawning season so they’re

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The deep sea fishing boats fish for barracuda, bonita and mackerel near the surface and bottom fish for grouper and snapper. It’s near the peak of the Goliath grouper spawning season so they’re

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June is usually the peak tarpon month for fishing in Boca Grande Pass and beautiful Gulf Beaches. Fishing goes on 24 hours a day. Charters are available though evening and night time trips are

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Author: Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach

Peace River Wildlife Center, Where Native Wildlife Goes for Rehab in Punta Gorda, Florida

A Day at The Museum: The Military Heritage Museum in Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach

Coastal Wildlife Club, Stewards of Englewood Beach's Sea Turtles

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