We're happy to welcome My Place Hotel-Port Charlotte/Punta Gorda, FL to Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach. Conveniently located just off I-75 at Kings Highway, My Place Hotel features 63 extended stay rooms ...

September in Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach still runs on summertime time, with warm Gulf waters, golden late-afternoon light, and a full slate of festivals worth building a trip around. This itinerary ...

June in Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach is the start of the classic Florida summer. The mornings are bright and ideal for outdoor exploration, while the afternoons are perfect for cooling off indoors or ...

Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach—The Charlotte Harbor Gulf Island Coast—is internationally renowned as one of the world’s top sport fishing destinations. The wide variety of types of fishing, from deep-sea ...

PUNTA GORDA/ENGLEWOOD BEACH, Fla. — (January 27, 2026) — Punta Gorda/ Englewood Beach, a charming small-town coastal destination, is set to unveil an exciting lineup of new tourism initiatives, ...

Donna, the pitmaster at Lighthouse Grill and Tiki Bar, has also served as the restaurant’s prep manager for the past four years, so she knows her way around. Thriving in a traditionally male-dominated ...

Peace River Seafood started as a fish market back in 2003, essentially to sell all the crabs that Kelly Beall’s husband—a crabber for over 40 years—was catching. She quit her marketing job to “hustle ...

Charlotte Harbor and the Gulf Islands has many local farmers markets. As some are seasonal, please reference the list below for updated times and locations. Farmers' markets aren't just a place to buy ...

Food is more than just a meal—it’s a storyteller. It reflects who we are, where we come from, and what makes our region unique. From local farms and coastal fisheries to chef-driven menus and ...

About 87% of Florida's border is water, so it makes sense that it's one of the most popular fishing destinations in the U.S. If you’re looking to drop a line on your own, first get a fishing license ...

Taking your dog on vacation is great, especially if you travel to a spot with lots of pet-friendly activities, parks, and dog-friendly restaurants, like Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach. Explore below to ...

Nothing beats a cold beer on a hot day, and there’s no better place to indulge than Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach, a slice of southwest Florida paradise that offers generous amounts of both sunshine and ...