ENGLEWOOD

Englewood is a small, easy-going beach front community along the Gulf of Mexico near the Gasparilla Sound. It bills itself as the “Gem of the Suncoast,” “where the livin’ is easy.” Located on beautiful Lemon Bay, Englewood is situated in an area that straddles two counties and is harbored by several small islands. One of Florida’s best-kept secrets, the town of Englewood has four pristine beaches, all which border the Gulf of Mexico. Choose from swimming, searching for seashells, sunbathing, boating, fishing, scuba diving, snorkeling or hiking along the ocean’s edge. The sun sparkles off the turquoise water, turning it to emeralds and sapphires and the sunsets are unbelievable. The warm, tropical climate and off shore breezes make Englewood a place you’ll want to return to again and again.

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The Englewood-Cape Haze area is literally surrounded by the Gulf of Mexico. The area offers a wide range of recreational activities that come with miles of unspoiled beach, world-class fishing, power boating, canoeing, kayaking and sailing. Additionally, you will find numerous golf courses and tennis clubs, as well as arts and entertainment to suit any taste. With Sarasota and Tampa an easy trip to the North, and Fort Myers and Naples to the South, the Englewood area enjoys the enviable position of blending the excitement of a major metropolitan area with the laid-back atmosphere of its rural roots.

In a very real sense Englewood offers a quiet unspoiled way of life that its residents, seasonal neighbors and vacationers have come to cherish.

Accommodations range from beach front cottages and condominiums to hotels and motels. This is one town that has everything you’d expect in a Florida vacation, without the high prices and crowds. If you do get the urge for more excitement, easy day trips take you to Tampa Bay, Naples and Fort Myers. Disney World is a two and a half-hour drive from Englewood and Miami is three hours away.  

Sunset in Englewood, FL
 

 Sand Hill Cranes and their baby taking a walk in Englewood, FL

Enjoy 5 beaches on the shores of the Gulf of Mexico in Englewood-Cape Haze, and more to choose from in a short drive either by car or boat! You will find the warm, salty green/blue waters of the Gulf restorative and a perfect place to start or end your vacation! The salt content will keep you afloat in tranquil waters. For those who prefer smooth, glassy waters, you should try the beach early morning. Boogie boards, noodles and beach balls are welcome (but California surfers may prefer the Atlantic).

Located at the North end of the barrier island known as Manasota Key, it is a quaint place to picnic and relax with a book. It is a larger beach with almost no sandbar. Amenities include: restrooms, boardwalk, fishing, free parking, picnic area, and a year round lifeguard. There is a boat launch across the street with it’s own parking area.

Whether you are a sailor or enjoy fishing or larger power-boats, you’ll enjoy the waters of Englewood. We have large, full service marinas that have fuel, ships store, boat storage, wet slips and more. Just be sure to maintain proper licenses and observe safe boating regulations.

Kayaks and canoes are also popular with miles of water-ways meandering through Lemon Bay and the Charlotte Harbor Estuary System. You can expect to see mangrove forests, salt marshes, and seagrass beds as you glide along the clear, warm topical shallows and keep an eye out for manatees and dolphins! And kayaks are a great fishing vessel for up close fishing experiences!

The ideal setting for young families, winter residents and retirees alike. With a relatively low crime rate, the average age of Englewood residents is 58, and the population is expanding quickly.  

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