2022 Discover Neighborhoods - Spring/Summer
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PAGE 24 Southwest Florida has plenty of places to shop Southwest Florida has plenty of places to shop including local boutiques, art galleries, specialty shops and malls. Some are in unique settings. PUNTA GORDA Downtown Punta Gorda Downtown Punta Gorda has much to offer foodies, shoppers and funseekers. The restaurant choices range from gourmet dining to casual waterfront fare, from down-home cooking to international flair. Stroll along the banks of the beautiful Peace River or window shop along West Marion Avenue. Punta Gorda also boasts a thriving nightlife that includes unique Old-World pubs, sidewalk cafes and riverside sports bars. Fishermen's Village In addition to its sweeping views of beautiful Charlotte Harbor, historic Fishermen's Village offers a little bit of everything, from fine dining to casual cocktails, sightseeing and sunset boat tours, chartered fishing boats and a full-service marina. The Village, which doubles as a resort, also boasts waterfront shopping opportunities that include gourmet goodies and gifts to Florida-casual attire to yachts and diving equipment. For more information, call 941-639-8721. Located at 200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda. PORT CHARLOTTE Port Charlotte Town Center mall Centrally located Port Charlotte Town Center mall offers traditional shopping opportu- nities of Beall's, JP Penney and Dillards, Foot Locker, Bath & Body Works and many more local and national retail stores. The Town Center also offers a full food court and a 16-screen movie theater. Located at 1441 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte. NORTH PORT Cocoplum Village Shops North Port's 375,000-square- foot Cocoplum Village Shops, which opened in 2010, keeps growing as demand for new stores grows. Find Dick's Sporting Goods, Hobby Lobby, TJ Maxx, Ross Dress for Less, Pet Supermarket, Ulta, Buffalo Wild Wings, Famous Footwear, Panera Bread, Kay Jewelers, Chico's, Starbucks, First Watch and Chipotle Mexican Grill. Located at 17179 Tamiami Trail, North Port. FILE PHOTO The Cocoplum Village Shops will extend its retail footprint to Sumter Boulevard. FILE PHOTO Boats at Fishermen's Village in Punta Gorda. The village is full of shops and restaurants.