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    Antiques shops are found throughout Charlotte Harbor & the Gulf Islands, but don’t miss the Punta Gorda Train Depot, which was built in 1928 and houses a 20-booth antique mall. Treasures are found at various flea markets, including Sun Flea Market in Port Charlotte. Antiques shops also offer their wares on Dearborn Street in Englewood.

    Whatever the desire, visitors can find a whimsical souvenir, an original work of art or fabulous new accessory as a memento of a vacation in Southwest Florida. Following is a sampling of shops, boutiques and shopping districts in Charlotte Harbor & the Gulf Islands.

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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.