Outdoorsy types will enjoy this three-day itinerary full of hiking, biking, birding, fishing and more in the Charlotte Harbor area. By Katherine O'Neal Charlotte Harbor & the Gulf Islands' reputation as an outdoor lovers' utopia lured my husband and me there. Its tropical bike paths, backwater…
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By Steve Griffin Maybe Charlotte Harbor is better known than Punta Gorda, the charming city resting on its shores, close to Port Charlotte. But the two are inextricably linked. Of Punta Gorda’s approximately 18.5 square miles, says the U.S. Census Bureau, nearby one-fourth is water. Three major…
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By Kara Franker The Southwest Gulf Coast is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts and beach bums. There's no shortage of outdoor activities during your Charlotte Harbor travels. Located halfway between Tampa and Naples, Charlotte Harbor is a charming collection of nine coastal communities surrounding…
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By VISIT FLORIDA staff Rivers and the Gulf of Mexico provide the Charlotte Harbor region with waterfront to spare. The second largest estuary in Florida (after Tampa Bay), Charlotte Harbor centerpieces a water-centric world that hides from the mainstream. Besides the great harbor, rivers and the…
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By Janet K. Keeler It is often said that to thoroughly enjoy the wonders of Florida, one needs to get out on the water. That is the best vantage point from which to appreciate why people flock to the Sunshine State from all over the world. Some, being fans of death-defying roller coasters and…
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Grab a sea kayak, boat or catch the ferry to visit these pristine Southwest Florida islands. In Charlotte Harbor & the Gulf Islands, a sea kayak, fishing boat or ferry is your ticket to a pristine, sun-soaked paradise. The island-studded waters of Florida's second largest estuary, Charlotte…
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By VISIT FLORIDA staff The beaches near Port Charlotte, FL, including Charlotte Harbor and the Gulf Islands are easily accessible yet quiet and remote, attracting a treasure of birds, dolphins, sea turtles and other wildlife. There are no big crowds here, just plenty of white sand, lapped by…
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Charlotte Harbor and its islands provide the quintessential Florida vacation: palm trees, the warm blue waters of the Gulf of Mexico, sunshine and white-sand beaches. Here, in and around the second largest open-water estuary in Florida, visitors discover a true sub-tropical experience without the…
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Found: The perfect location for those who enjoy a variety of recreational activities. Our interest in visiting Charlotte County for a few days seemed simple enough: We wanted to do everything in just three days! That's a tall order for any vacation destination, so I admit to being dubious about…
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Close to everything you need but still a million miles away, Charlotte Harbor holds natural wonders for the outdoor enthusiast. Monster tarpon that outweigh your teenager, beaches that sun with warmth and stun with natural beauty, placid waterways orchestrated by bird song, and primeval wilderness…
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