Local Attractions Page
The wilds of nature compete with civilized luxury in Southwest Florida, home to both Everglades National Park and sprawling resorts. Encounters with the great outdoors include thrilling airboat rides through sawgrass swamps, bird watching at wildlife refuges and looking for seashells on the shores of Boca Grande, Cayo Costa, Gasparilla and dozens more sandy beaches. Punta Gorda & Port Charlotte have a wealth of golf courses, marinas, and shopping opportunities offering relaxing diversions. The following is a sample of the listing information available in our Local Attractions Guide.
Our Lake, Climate,
Local Cities,
Shopping,
Beaches,
Fishing & Hunting Lic. ,
Other Attractions,
Youth Activities,
Baseball,
Manatees,
Local birds,
Local fishing,
Tide Information
Local Parks and
boating.
Our 20 acre lake is in the center of the campground and has many types of natural inhabitants. Many types of birds, fish, and reptiles live in or on the lake. The lake has bass, blue gill, crappie, and catfish which are caught by the campers from shore or from electric boats. To maintain a clean and quiet lake no gasoline boats are allowed on the lake. Caution should be exercised when on or near the lake since it is a natural environment and some of the local fauna can be dangerous. Alligators are indigenous to Florida and routinely visit most of the local bodies of water. Leave them alone and most of all, don't feed them. They can be very dangerous.
Southwest Florida enjoys excellent climate all year, with the most enjoyable weather coming from November to April. Temperatures average 64 degrees Fahrenheit in January and 81.9 in August. Winds are normally from the east at 12-18 mph. Average rainfall is about 54 inches a year. this high rainfall produces a 10 month growing season! You will enjoy the lush green landscapes year round.
Punta Gorda, the only incorporated city in Charlotte County, is the county seat.
Population: 126,500 projest to be 154,380 in the year 2000
Median age: 54
Ranking in Money magazine's Best Places to Live 4th out of 300 best in 1997
Port Charlotte,
Population 45,000
Englewood
Punta Gorda, Port Charlotte, Murdock
Fishermans Village, Merchants Crossing, Murdocks Carrousel, Port Charlotte Town Center, Promenades Mall.
We put this unofficial guide to our local sandy shores to help you enjoy the beach areas that have that all important parking and other facilities.
•Englewood Beach, along state road 775 near the Charlotte & Sarasota County line
•Port Charlotte Beach Complex, at the end of Harbor Blvd. on the shore of Charlotte Harbor.
•Don Pedro
•Cayo Costa
•Gasparilla Island. also known as Boca Grande
Out of state and resident licenses are easily available in Punta Gorda with Seniors eligible for free licenses.
Memorial Auditorium, Museum of Charlotte County, Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center, Cecil B. Webb Wildlife Management Area, Don Pedro Island State Park, Edison winter home, Henry Ford winter home, Ringling Museum, Babcock Wilderness Adventures, and Shell factory .
Visit the estate of America's greatest inventor. Home, laboratory, botanical gardens just as he left them. One of the largest collections of Edison memorabilia on public display in America. Daily 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Sun. 12:30 p.m. - 4 p.m. Except Thanksgiving Day and December 25, 2350 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33901 (941)334-3614
HENRY FORD WINTER HOME
The world's first billionaire lived next door to Thomas Edison. Furnished to the historical periods. Garden tour completes your visit. Mon. - Sat. 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Sun. 12:30 - 4 p.m. Last tour to both historical homes at 3 p.m. Daily except Thanksgiving and December 25. 2350 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33901 (941)334-7419
The State Art Museum of Florida. Relive the splendor of the art galleries; "Ca'd'Zan", the Ringling winter residence; the Circus Galleries; and the historic Asolo Theater. Open daily from 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Three miles north of downtown Sarasota on U.S. 41. 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota, FL 34243 (941)359-5700
Experience Florida - naturally!! Enjoy a 90-minute swamp buggy nature tour guided by experienced naturalists. See the real Florida. Explore unspoiled woodlands and swamps on the 90,000-acre Crescent B Ranch. We guarantee you will see wild alligators, bison and panthers. Reservations are essential. (941)489-3911
. Take a free guided tour of the Shell Factory processing facility, featuring the world+s largest collection of shells and coral. Jewelry, shells, corals, gifts, international gourmet, resort wear, $1 store, aquariums, arcade, glass, art collection and full family restaurant. Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. 2787 N. Tamiami Trail, North Fort Myers, FL 33903; (941) 995-2141.
IMAGINARIUM
This unique combination of a hands-on museum and aquarium offer all ages the chance to engage ther minds and have fun in the process. Exhibits and learning experiences encompass the environment, physics, anatomy, economies, weather, and much, much more. 2000 Cranford Avenue, Fort Myers, FL 33916, PHONE: (941)337-3332
FAX: (941)337-2109
Museum of Charlotte County, BMX track, Pop Warner, Little League, Girl & Boy Scouts, Charlotte Youth Council, 4-H Club, County Churches & Schools.
We have a major league team which has its spring training in Charlotte county. The Texas Rangers play in Charlotte County Stadium. There are major league training games nearly every day from February to April and other leagues throughout the summer. The popular Grapefruit Leaguehas 20 teams and has games throughout spring training.
Manatees are also known as "Florida's Mermaids". These gentle mammals are as playful and friendly as pups if approached properly. Swimming and snorkeling with them is a wonderful life long memory.
Many of these birds can be seen at Ponce De Leon park where a bird hospital is supported by public donations.
Charlotte Harbor and Gasparilla Sound include 750,000 acres of estuary the perfect fishermans paradise! Our waters teem with plentiful game and food fish including flounder, pompano, snook,, grouper, redfish, mangrove snapper, spotted trout, sheepshead, bluefish, kingfish, mackerel, and of course, in the spring and summer, the mighty tarpon. Bay scallops, oysters, crab, and lobsters and other shellfish are also readily caught.
Whatever your taste in fishing, or your level of expertise, you can find your fishing niche here. You can fish from piers and seawalls, in the surf and from boats. Two local fishing piers are close by. Rember you must have a license.
Local Fising Charters are available from Fishermans Village from the King Fisher Fleet at (941)639-0969. The King Fisher Fleet in Punta Gorda offers the best of Florida for both sightseers and for fishermen. Sightseeing cruises to the out islands, eco-tours, full and half day cruises, sunset cruises and harbor tours will keep your camera clicking at dolphins and other wildlife. Fishermen will be thrilled with deep sea charter fishing in the Gulf of Mexico or with back bay fishing in the Charlotte Harbor Aquatic Preserve
Others are available from Burnt Store Marina, and Boca Grande Marinas see
boating below.
Prime local fishing spots include:
- Our Lake
- Peace River
- Alligator Creek
- Shell Creek
- Punta Gorda pier
- Ponce De Leon Park
- Charlotte Harbor
- Boca Grande
- Gasparilla Island
- Cayo Costa Island
- Gulf of Mexico
Click here for Tide Information
Bisset Park, Charlotte Harbor Park, Edgewater Park, El Jobean Park, Gilcrest Park, Harbor Heights Park, Ponce De Leon Park, Higgs Park, Kiwanis Park, Lake Betty Park, Riverside Park, South County Park, McGuire Park.
We've included an unofficial list of nearby marinas for those of you interested in boating.
•Punta Gorda Marina on U.S. 17 (Marion Ave) (941)-639-2750
•Punta Gorda City Marina just east of U.S. 41 bridge on U.S. 17 (Marion Ave.) (941)575-3369
•Fishermans Village, located in Punta Gorda 3 mi weat of I-75 on U.S. 17 (Marion Ave.)(941)575-3000
•Port Charlotte Gulf Coast Marine (941)629-5300
•Charlotte Harbor Sea Horse Marina (941)624-6600
•Burnt Store Marina & Country Club, 5000 Burnt Store Rd., Punta Gorda, Tel: (941)332-7222
•Uncle Henry's Marina Resort in Boca Grande, (941)964- 2300
•Whidden's Marina in Boca Grande, (941)964-2878
•Placida Public Boat Ramp at the end of Boca Grande Causeway no phone
•Eldred's Marina at the north end of Boca Grannde Causeway, (941)697-1431
•Gasparilla Marina in Placida, (941)697-2280
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Waters Edge RV Resort
(941)637-4677 or (800)637-9224 or Fax: (941)637-9543
6800 Golf Course Blvd, Punta Gorda FL 33982
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