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Port Charlotte Area

The Englewood / Cape Haze area lies in the south end of Sarasota County and the west end of Charlotte County on the Gulf of Mexico. There is something for everyone including four beautiful pristine sandy beaches and two state parks. There are miles of fishing opportunities along Lemon Bay and the Charlotte Harbor Estuary, numerous golf courses, excellent bird watching, public tennis courts and water-sports activities.

Featured Locations: Cape Haze, Englewood, Gasparilla Island, Palm Island, Port Charlotte, Punta Gorda, Rotonda.

Cape Haze is surrounded by the sparkling Gulf Coast waters. The Cape Haze Peninsula is an oasis of calm, situated midway between Sarasota and Naples, and just a 15 minute drive from Port Charlotte. Cape Haze, often called the 'gem of the Suncoast', offers a tremendous vantage point as a base from which to explore the Gulf Coast and take in the vast diversity of local pleasures and pursuits. Sarasota, Fort Myers, Sanibel and Captiva Islands, Naples are easily within reach by car.

For Pool Homes in the Cape Haze Area please call our reservation number 0845 121 0160 to discuss what we can offer. Alternatively check out our website at www.destinationamerica.co.uk

Englewood, on the Cape Haze Peninsula where the white sandy shores of the Gulf of Mexico meet Lemon Bay, is a charming beach community ready to welcome you to cool tropical breezes and warm hospitality. Englewood has something for everyone to enjoy: pristine nature parks, swimming, boating, fishing and golf. There are no big crowds here, just plenty of white sand lapped by gentle waves from the Gulf of Mexico into which you can sink your toes while searching for exotic and colourful seashells.

Gasparilla Island is one of a chain of barrier islands that extends along the coast, separated from the mainland by Charlotte Harbor and Pine Island Sound. Swimming, shelling, fishing, sailing, hiking and picnicking are just some of the activities you can engage in. This area has a very scenic view of Boca Grande Pass, a swift waterway that is the entrance to Charlotte Harbor. Swimming is not allowed here, but the recreation area has several other small swimming beaches along Gulf Boulevard.

Port Charlotte

Palm Island is part of an extensive chain of barrier islands along the Gulf Coast, accessed by boat or ferry; cars are permitted. This tropical paradise where visitors will enjoy a peaceful seclusion includes one mile of gorgeous white sand beach that is a state recreation area, excellent for swimming and shelling. There is a picnic pavilion, tables, grills and public restrooms. Island activities include golf, sailing, boat rentals, charter fishing trips, snorkelling, windsurfing and hiking.

Port Charlotte is a small waterfront community and the most modern of the area’s cities because it is the newest. Its beach park borders Charlotte Harbour and offers many recreations, including a fishing pier and swimming pools. For a quiet respite the Port Charlotte Beach and Pier is a nice place for a picnic. The area is well known for its many challenging golf courses. Port Charlotte has a great location, just a short drive of around 30 minutes to Siesta Key Beach in Sarasota and Boca Grande.

Punta Gorda is situated at the mouth of the Peace River, its old mansions remembering the heydays of high living line the waterfront across from lovely Gilchrist Park which today serves as a gathering spot for strollers, bikers and the occasional evening musical jam session. Browsers will find delightful new shops and restaurants in old digs from brick edifices to jauntily painted bungalows. Fishermen’s Village, another popular shopping venue, occupies an old crab-packing plant on the water.

Rotonda is a small community located on the Peninsula, where you will discover a part of Florida that is off the beaten path, unspoilt and uncrowded with beautiful white sandy beaches providing opportunities for sunbathing, swimming, beachcombing, searching for seashells or just enjoying the sunset. Rotonda is a perfect circle divided into eight equal parts, seven given to the development of high calibre homes and the eighth a nature reserve providing habitat for the regions wilder occupants.

For Pool Homes in the Rotonda Area please call our reservation number 0845 121 0160 to discuss what we can offer. Alternatively check out our website at www.destinationamerica.co.uk