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Portals to the Past
Some are pyramid shaped and many were ceremonial. While most of the stories and rituals have been lost to time, there is enough left for us to literally step back 1,000 years.
Tags: history, historical_sites, Crystal_River, Tallahassee, Cedar_Key, Englewood, DeLand, Fort_Walton_Beach,
Gilligan Fantasies
We feel as though we've arrived in the South Seas in the mere 15 minutes it takes the ferry to spirit us away from traffic jams and life's other irks.
Tags: Fort_Myers, Miami, beaches, parks, biking, hiking, resorts, nature, Florida_Keys, romance, Englewood,
Island Hopping in the Charlotte Harbor Area
Accessible only by boat, this seemingly untouched island has more than a mile-long stretch of white-sand beach perfect for collecting seashells, fishing or soaking up the sun.
Tags: Charlotte_Harbor, Englewood, Punta_Gorda, kayaking, beaches, fishing, parks, birding, shelling, nature, wildlife, geocaching,
Sarasota: The First Word in Beaches
I lay studying this miraculous sand between my fingers. This indeed was the definition of sand, the definition all beaches aspire to.
Tags: Englewood, Nokomis, Sarasota, Venice, beaches, Siesta_Key,
One if By Land, Two if By Sea
We peddle along an old railroad trail through lush greenery. The trail circles around the tip of the island and gives us beautiful views of Placida Harbor and the Gulf of Mexico.
Tags: Charlotte_Harbor, Englewood, Punta_Gorda, hiking, birding, biking, nature, canoeing, fishing, sailing,
City Profile: Englewood
Here you can sink your toes into soft white sand while searching for exotic seashells or come face-to-face with a gopher tortoise on an exhilarating hike through Cedar Point - not to mention watching dolphins frolic on a dolphin sight and sound tour.
Tags: Charlotte_Harbor, Englewood,
Charlotte Harbor Area Beaches
Swim in the bay and the Gulf. In the summer, you can see the nests of Loggerhead sea turtles, but take care not to disturb them.
Tags: Charlotte_Harbor, Englewood, Port_Charlotte, beaches, disabilities_travel,
Small and Family-Friendly Lodgings
I loved the answer I received when I called the B&B owners and asked if they accepted children. "Why of course, they're people, too," came the answer in a friendly Southern drawl.
Tags: Cape_San_Blas, Fernandina_Beach, Fort_Myers_Beach, Sanibel_Island, Steinhatchee, Wakulla_Springs, bed_and_breakfasts, hotels, resorts, family, Englewood,
Charlotte Harbor Area
On the other side of the Peace River, the quiet little town of Charlotte Harbor faces Punta Gorda with its charming little motels, a fishing pier park, a miniature golf course, and the shiny new Charlotte County Historic Center.
Tags: Charlotte_Harbor, Englewood, Port_Charlotte, Punta_Gorda, Boca_Grande, beaches,
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