Tours & Cruises

Babcock Wilderness Adventures 8000 State Road 31, Port Charlotte, FL, 800-500-5583, Ninety minute swamp buggy tour through the Babcock Ranch and Telegraph Cypress Swamp, Biking with the Bison Tour.

Boca Boat Cruises & Charters 5800 Gasparilla Road, Port Charlotte, FL, 888-416-2628, Lunch and Sunset Cruises through the Intercostals, Gulf Waters and Islands. Private Charters Available. All Cruises Depart from Uncle Henry's Marina Resort.

Lighthouse Sport Shop 260 Maryland Avenue, Port Charlotte, FL, 941-698-1333, Enjoy the possibilities of boat rentals, boat tours, customized trips, party boating and sightseeing by boat.

Punta Gorda Historic Walking Tour Florida Adventure Museum, 941-639-3777, Program tours homes and commercial buildings that were built during the earliest days of Punta Gorda. The National Register of Historic Places adopted Punta Gorda’s Residential District in 1985.

Lakes & Marinas

Holidaze Boat Rentals - Holidaze is the largest Boat Rental fleet in SW Florida! Including fishing boats, speedboats, pontoons, kayaks, Jet Skis and water toys! Relax…take the family- your friends. Enjoy a day exploring the beautiful Southwest Florida coastline. Watch manatees, go fishing, See dolphins, alligators, birds and other Florida wildlife…and much more! At Punta Gorda, 941-505-8888 and Englewood, 941-473-8520.

Bay Breeze Boat Rental 1450 Beach Road, Port Charlotte, FL, 941-475-0733, Offering well-maintained boats (Pontoons and Skiffs) for rent, to enjoy the pleasures of Lemon Bay; Fishing, Sightseeing, Shelling and Sunset Cruises.

Charlotte Sailing, Inc. 271 Bayshore Road, Port Charlotte, FL, Charlotte Harbor, 941-766-1060, Charlotte Harbor’s sailing facility for fun on the water; boat rentals, sailing lessons.

Futch Charters 15800 Hennapipen Circle, Port Charlotte, FL, 941-697-2249, Have a grand lake adventure tarpon Fishing or back bay Fishing. Tarpon, snook, trout, redfish.

International Sailing School 1200 West Retta Esplanade, Port Charlotte, FL, 941-639-7492, An American Sailing Association school offering certification rentals, charters and flotillas. Money Magazine rated: 1998 "Best Sailing School in the South”.

King Fisher Fleet 1200 West Retta Esplanade, Port Charlotte, FL, 941-639-0969, Fishing Fleet bookings for Back Bay or Gulf Excursions or Nature Cruises.

Recreation Areas

Fishermen's Village 1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Port Charlotte, FL, 941-639-8721, Most interesting waterfront mall and marina in Southwest Florida. Attractions include fishing, sailing, water sports, sightseeing cruise boats, live entertainment, special events and gorgeous sunsets.

Grande Tours, Inc. 12575 Placida Road, Port Charlotte, FL, 941-697-8825, Boating and kayaking family fun center including back bay fishing, boat tours, kayaking, customized trips, nature tours, shelling charters, water sports, water taxi.

Cycling

Bikes, Boards and Blades 966 South McCall Road, Port Charlotte, FL, 941-474-2019, Rental of adult and children’s bicycles, roller blade in-line skates; kayak rental. Single Speed bikes prices from $10 for 24 hours, $36 per week, $52 for 2 weeks and $62 per month. Multi-Speed bikes prices from $14 for 24 hours, $49 per week, $69 for 2 weeks and £79 per month.

Fishing

You can fish from many locations including, piers, seawalls and boats. There are lots of opportunities to fish in the local area, alternatively fishing charters are available from Fishermen's Village where you can go deep sea fishing out in the Gulf of Mexico.

Here are a few of the local spots where you can watch the sun shimmering on the water and fish in breathtaking surroundings, Peace River, Alligator Creek, Shell Creek, Punta Gorda Pier, Ponce De Leon Park, Charlotte Harbor, Boca Grande, Gasparilla Island and Cayo Costa Island.

King Fisher Fleet 1200 West Retta Esplanade, Port Charlotte, FL, 941-639-0969, This second generation, family-run fishing charter company offers deep sea and back bay fishing, island sightseeing cruises and eco-tours.

Ram Rod Charters 30 Spaniard Road, Port Charlotte, FL, 941-697-7238, Providing light-tackle flats boat fishing along with boat tours, customized trips, shelling charters.

Sombrero Queen II Charters 17 Grouper Hole Drive, Port Charlotte, FL, 941-964-0389, Sightseeing, fishing; offshore, back bay and tarpon on the beautiful waters of Port Charlotte.

Total Fishing Adventures 214 Wood Street, Port Charlotte, FL, 941-505-8585, Experience deep-sea fishing, flats fishing, inshore or offshore fishing, SCUBA trips and customized trips.

Golf

Longmarsh Golf Club - Very close to the villa, an easy 2 minute walk to the course and only 10 minutes to the clubhouse on foot!  Long Marsh's gently rolling fairways meander through 300 acres of natural Florida scrub, its fairways and greens invitingly framed by native pines, oaks and palms. Each hole has its own distinctive character, set amid natural bunkers, lakes and marshes that are haven for wildlife. email: longmarshgolf@ewol.com

Rotonda Golf & Country Club Just imagine a place with rolling greens, lush fairways, cool breezes, and outstanding customer service. Rotonda Golf & Country Club is that place. This hidden jewel is on the West Coast of Florida and is just minutes from sandy beaches and some of the best fishing in the world. Rotonda has 54 Holes to choose from that challenge all skill levels. Rotonda has been awarded a "Beginner Friendly Certification" from the National Golf Course Owners Association as well as the Charlotte Sun Herald's Reader's choice award for being the best course in Charlotte County. Come on out and give us a visit. The weather is great. The courses are great. All in your own backyard. That's exactly how Rotonda Golf & Country Club's three courses were planned. The Hills. The Palms. The Links. Three emeralds in a spectacular setting bathed by gulf breezes. Challenging, well maintained fairways that provide a new golfing experience with every round.

Fish Cove Golf 4949 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte, FL, 941-627-5393, Thirty-six holes of mini golf overlooking beautiful Charlotte Harbor. Snack bar and game machines available.

Other Golf Courses in the area - There's so many!

Boca Royale Golf & Country Club - 1601 Englewood Rd., Englewood 941-475-6464
Jacaranda West Country Club Inc - 601 Jacaranda Blvd., Venice 941-493-5010
Bird Bay Executive Golf Course - 602 Bird Bay Dr. W., Venice 941-485-9333
Calusa Lakes Golf Club - 1995 Calusa Lakes Blvd., Venice 941-484-8995
Capri Isles Golf Club - 849 Capri Isles Blvd., Venice 941-485-3371
Deep Creek Golf Club - 1260 San Cristoba, Port Charlotte 941-625-6911
Lake Venice Golf Club - Venice Airport, Venice 941-488-3948
Myakka Pines Golf Club Inc - 2550 River Rd., Englewood 941-474-3296
Oyster Creek Golf & Country Club - 6830 San Casa Dr., Englewood 941-475-0334
Plantation Golf-Country Club - Venice 941-493-2000
Port Charlotte Golf Club - 22400 Glen Eagles Terr. Port Charlotte 941-625-4109
Rolling Green Golf Club - 4501 N. Tuttle Ave., Sarasota 941-355-7621
Sabal Trace Golf & Country Club - 5456 Greenwood Ave., North Port 941-426-2804
Sarasota Golf Club - 7280 Leewynn Dr. N., Sarasota 941-371-2431
Sorrento Par 3 Golf Course - 1910 Bayshore Rd., Venice 941-966-4884
Stoneybrook Golf & Country Club - 8801 Stoneybrook Ln., Englewood 941-966-1800
Sunrise Golf Club - 4710 Draw Ln., Sarasota 941-924-1402
Venice East Golf Club - 107 Venice East Blvd., Venice 941-493-0005
Waterford Golf Club - 1454 Gleneagles Dr., Venice 941-484-6621
Wildflower Golf Club - 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd., Englewood 941-697-1200
Lemon Bay Golf Club - 9600 Eagle Preserve Dr., Englewood 941-697-3729
Long Marsh Golf Club - 20 White Marsh Rd., Rotonda - 941-698-0918
Oyster Creek Golf & Country Club - 6500 Oriole Blvd., Englewood 941-475-0334
Venice Golf & Country Club - 250 Venice Golf & Country Club Blvd., Venice 941-497-4800

Rafting & Canoeing

Backbay Boathouse 2395 North Beach Road, Port Charlotte, FL, 941-473-7016, Kayak and boat rentals and exciting bay fishing charters.

Scuba Diving & Snorkeling

Fantasea Scuba 3781 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte, FL, 941-627-3888, Full service dive center offering training, rentals and travel.

Miscellaneous Activities

Pelican Pete's Playland is located on McCall Road just 10 minutes from the villa, the place offers good family entertainment including miniature golf, go-carts, baseball batting cages, arcade games, food and beverages.

Classic Air Ventures PO Box 510862, Port Charlotte, FL, Charlotte County Airport, 888-852-9226, Aerial sightseeing from a 1940 open cockpit airplane. Flights available from November - April.

Fish Cove Golf 4949 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte, FL, 941-627-5393, Thirty-six holes of mini golf overlooking beautiful Charlotte Harbor. Snack bar and game machines available.

Tringali Recreation Complex (941-473-1018) is located on McCall Road. The centre also provides facilities for basketball and in-line skating.

Englewood Recreation Center (941-474-8919) is located on Organe Street, in addition to tennis you can also play basketball, shuffleboard, volley ball and softball

Englewood Tennis Club (941-475-3386) is located on Englewood Road, providing excellent tennis facilities

Fish Cove Golf 4949 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte, FL, 941-627-5393, Thirty-six holes of mini golf overlooking beautiful Charlotte Harbor. Snack bar and game machines available.

Newspapers

Sun Herald 167 West Dearborn Street, Port Charlotte, FL, Englewood, 800-841-7861, Providing the local news and happenings for the Englewood and Fort Meyers communities in the Port Charlotte area.