Elisabeth's Guidebook

Elisabeth
Elisabeth's Guidebook

Sightseeing

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Boca Grande
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Manasota Key
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Myakka River State Park
13208 State Rd 72
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Fun, local, midweek market.
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Englewood water Fest Block Party
49-1 S Orange Ave
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Fun, local, midweek market.
Sea Turtles! And kayaking/boating.
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Little Gasparilla Island Carts
8657 Grand Ave
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Sea Turtles! And kayaking/boating.
Talented musicians relocated here from all over the country. Maestro makes it fun, even for our young children. Christmas Pops!
Punta Gorda Symphony
6210 Scott St
Talented musicians relocated here from all over the country. Maestro makes it fun, even for our young children. Christmas Pops!
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Port Boca Grande Lighthouse Museum
880 Belcher Rd
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Banyans are not native to FL. Edison introduced, or at the very least popularized. As each vine touches the ground, it becomes a new, additional trunk, causing these trees to spread horizontally. This street is regularly used for engagement/wedding photos.
Banyan Street
Banyan Street
Banyans are not native to FL. Edison introduced, or at the very least popularized. As each vine touches the ground, it becomes a new, additional trunk, causing these trees to spread horizontally. This street is regularly used for engagement/wedding photos.
Look for the local Seafood festival
Seafoam Village
2800 Placida Rd
Look for the local Seafood festival
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Marie Selby Botaniska Trädgårdar
1534 Mound St
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Edison & Ford Winter Estates
2350 McGregor Blvd
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Food scene

I know it sounds low-class... getting cheesecake from the local gas station, but it’s amazing! About a 10 min drive from the house. They also deliver pizza and Italian (lasagna, salad, garlic bread, and cheesecake). Order early for delivery though
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Super Day Express Food Stores
1595 S McCall Rd
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I know it sounds low-class... getting cheesecake from the local gas station, but it’s amazing! About a 10 min drive from the house. They also deliver pizza and Italian (lasagna, salad, garlic bread, and cheesecake). Order early for delivery though
Great place to sit outside and eat. Eclectic menu with Southern and Caribbean favorites.
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Farlows on the Water
2080 S McCall Rd
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Great place to sit outside and eat. Eclectic menu with Southern and Caribbean favorites.
Good food, relaxing atmosphere.
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Beach Road Wine Bar And Bistro
1350 Beach Rd
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Good food, relaxing atmosphere.
Located in the historic railroad station. Food is decent, but their homemade ice cream is amazing after a trip to the beach! I hate mint chocolate, but theirs is chocolate ice cream with mint chunks. Great tropical flavors too.
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Loose Caboose Restaurant
433 4th St W
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Located in the historic railroad station. Food is decent, but their homemade ice cream is amazing after a trip to the beach! I hate mint chocolate, but theirs is chocolate ice cream with mint chunks. Great tropical flavors too.
Punta Gorda is a fun, artsy town... similar downtown vibe to Sarasota, but a lot smaller. Carmelo’s is a great, family-owned restaurant. Must have the “Bada-bing”, but request it as an appetizer to share so you can enjoy your meal (and a dessert) without needing to be rolled out!
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Carmelo's Italian Ristorante
321 W Retta Esplanade
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Punta Gorda is a fun, artsy town... similar downtown vibe to Sarasota, but a lot smaller. Carmelo’s is a great, family-owned restaurant. Must have the “Bada-bing”, but request it as an appetizer to share so you can enjoy your meal (and a dessert) without needing to be rolled out!
Larger than the Englewood farmers market. Open on Saturdays. Zoet’s ice cream is phenomenal— owner chef and wife are from Belgium and make amazing foods, pastries, as well. Local art, foods, and atmosphere is great.
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Punta Gorda Farmer's Market
318 Tamiami Trail
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Larger than the Englewood farmers market. Open on Saturdays. Zoet’s ice cream is phenomenal— owner chef and wife are from Belgium and make amazing foods, pastries, as well. Local art, foods, and atmosphere is great.
If you spend a day in Punta Gorda, this is a great spot to visit. Live, outdoor music. Chef trained in Michelin star restaurants. Great menu!
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F.M. Don's
201 W Marion Ave
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If you spend a day in Punta Gorda, this is a great spot to visit. Live, outdoor music. Chef trained in Michelin star restaurants. Great menu!
Specialty coffee drinks, smoothies, gluten-free options... wraps, soups, crepes... French and Brazilian favorites.
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Mango Bistro
301 W Dearborn St.
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Specialty coffee drinks, smoothies, gluten-free options... wraps, soups, crepes... French and Brazilian favorites.
This place looks like a dive, but is a local, hidden gem. Their grouper sandwiches are ginormous! They may still be cash only.
Cafe 776
138 N Indiana Ave
This place looks like a dive, but is a local, hidden gem. Their grouper sandwiches are ginormous! They may still be cash only.
Located in Placida, on the water, good seafood at reasonable prices, great views... and they have the best hamburgers, too!
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Leverock's Restaurant
7092 Placida Rd
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Located in Placida, on the water, good seafood at reasonable prices, great views... and they have the best hamburgers, too!

Neighborhoods

This was our favorite beach. Quieter than the others in the area. There is a $6 bridge toll. People drive around the island on golf carts. Great local food and shops. Art fairs are worth visiting.
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Boca Grande
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This was our favorite beach. Quieter than the others in the area. There is a $6 bridge toll. People drive around the island on golf carts. Great local food and shops. Art fairs are worth visiting.
Manasota Beach Road has several beaches available, places to launch boats, rent water toys, and buy touristy souvenirs. Just driving down the key is beautiful, and relaxing. Dearborn is “downtown”, home to an art studio, local theater, wine bar, and boutique shops. Much more relaxed, “old fishing town” vibe compared to Sarasota or even Venice.
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Englewood
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Manasota Beach Road has several beaches available, places to launch boats, rent water toys, and buy touristy souvenirs. Just driving down the key is beautiful, and relaxing. Dearborn is “downtown”, home to an art studio, local theater, wine bar, and boutique shops. Much more relaxed, “old fishing town” vibe compared to Sarasota or even Venice.
Deed-restricted community with golf courses, bike trails, playgrounds, tennis courts, and pavilions. The community looks like a Trivial Pursuit game piece, comprised of two concentric circles, with “pie-shaped” roads. The pie-shaped roads alternate— some resembling Christmas trees and others like rocket ships.
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Rotonda West
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Deed-restricted community with golf courses, bike trails, playgrounds, tennis courts, and pavilions. The community looks like a Trivial Pursuit game piece, comprised of two concentric circles, with “pie-shaped” roads. The pie-shaped roads alternate— some resembling Christmas trees and others like rocket ships.
North Port has some of the newest shopping. No malls, but you’ll find Starbucks, First Watch, TJ Maxx, Dicks Sporting Goods and more.
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North Port
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North Port has some of the newest shopping. No malls, but you’ll find Starbucks, First Watch, TJ Maxx, Dicks Sporting Goods and more.
Small, local mall, chain restaurants. If you’re craving Indian food, or Thai food... this is the place to go. Nan’s Thai is a local favorite. Curry and Kabob is also excellent, but further away from the house. Nearest Target, Marshall’s, Best Buy, and similar are in Port Charlotte.
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Port Charlotte
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Small, local mall, chain restaurants. If you’re craving Indian food, or Thai food... this is the place to go. Nan’s Thai is a local favorite. Curry and Kabob is also excellent, but further away from the house. Nearest Target, Marshall’s, Best Buy, and similar are in Port Charlotte.

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Sunscreen. Lots of sunscreen!

People who are not from Florida often underestimate how strong the sunshine is! Make sure to apply and reapply sunscreen, avoid beaches during peak times of the day, and drink lots of water!
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Kids will love it here!

Just about all of our recommendations are kid-friendly. We had loads of fun taking kids to the beach, playing in the sand, collecting shells and grabbing ice cream from Loose Caboose on our way home. Plan for lots of down time though, with kids. You won’t want to plan a lot of back-to-back activities.