| Boca
Grande |
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Boca
Grande is a delightful little island reached via a toll bridge from the
mainland and situated only 15 minutes from Port Charlotte and Englewood.
Every year, Boca Grande Pass fills with thousands of Tarpon, churning
the water all around the boats. It is perhaps the largest gathering of
Tarpon in the world and the Tarpon fishing continues from mid April -
August on an almost 24 hour schedule. |
| Englewood |
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One
of Florida's best kept secrets and ideal for those who yearn for a little
peace and quiet, combined with miles of dazzling white beaches and turquoise
seas. Wildlife abounds with soaring eagles, osprey, racoon, turtles, manatees
and dolphins regularly sighted in the area. Located on the Gulf of Mexico
in Southwest Florida on beautiful Lemon Bay just 85 miles south of Tampa
and 50 miles North of Fort Myers. The drive to Englewood from Interstate
75 is 10 miles exit 35 or 13 miles exit 34. It is accessible by boat from
Stump Pass and Boca Grande Pass to the South and Venice Inlet to the North.d |
| Manasota
Key |
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Manasota
Key a beautiful strip of land divided from the mainland of Englewood and
Venice by the superb intracoastal waterway know as Lemon Bay. Lemon Bay
has direct access to the Gulf of Mexico via 'Stump Pass' |
| Port
Charlotte |
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Port
Charlotte has more than 165 miles of waterways providing access to Charlotte
Harbour and the Gulf of Mexico and many more miles of natural shoreline
bordering Charlotte Harbour and the Peace and Myakka Rivers. It is the
county's geographical centre and home to the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra,
as well as the Charlotte County Historical Centre, a waterfront museum
featuring changing glimpses into Charlotte's past. |
| Sarasota |
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Sarasota
- a Waterfront Paradise - A sophisticated yet laid back city, elegant,
fun-loving and dedicated to the arts.
A beautiful bay
awaits where resident dolphins play and swaying palm tree line quiet
streets leading to diversions of live theatre, world class shopping
and the white sandy beaches of sun-drenched islands that stretch along
the sea-green Gulf of Mexico.
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| Tampa |
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The
Tampa Bay Area of Florida is the largest conurbation on the West Coast
with a population of approx 500,000. It is home to the world famous Busch
Gardens Theme Park; an African - themed family entertainment park with
more than 2,700 animals representing 320 exotic species. The 335 acre
park encompasses an entertainment mecca featuring action-packed rides
and world class shows for guests of all ages in addition to being one
of North America's premier zoos |
| Venice |
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Venice - The Shark
Tooth Capital of the World
A small seaside city on the
Gulf Coast, situated midway between Tampa and Ft Myers. In 1925, the
brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers engaged a landscape artist and city
planner to design a town reminiscent of its Italian namesake. Building
began in 1926 and the result is what you see today.
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