Southwest Florida's Newcomers Guide to Paradise
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48 | SOUTHWEST FLORIDA • NEWCOMERS GUIDE TO PARADISE The Area's New Choice Property: Comfort Inn & Suites • Senior Discount & AARP • Truly Yours TM Comfort Bedding • Pillowtop Mattresses • Full Guest Amenities • Pets StayFree • Microwaves & Refrigerators • Complimentary Hot Breakfast • Full Size Suites • Guest Laundry • Outdoor Heated Pool & Spa • BBQ/Patio Areas • 100% Nonsmoking Property • Complimentary Area Shuttle ChoiceHotels.com/FLG39 812 Kings Highway•Port Charlotte, FL 33980 941.421.7548 BRAND NEW GUEST ROOMS adno=3899791-1 in Placida near Englewood, and Cayo Costa State Park, which is south of Boca Grande Pass. Both offer swimming, boating, canoe/ kayak, hiking, picnicking, snorkeling/diving, fi shing, camping in small primitive cabins or tents. Visit www.fl oridastateparks.org or call 941-964-0375 to learn more about these parks, and how to fi nd ferry services to these beaches. PORT CHARLOTTE PORT CHARLOTTE BEACH 4500 Harbor Blvd., Port Charlotte One of the easiest beaches to reach from Port Charlotte or Punta Gorda is Port Char- lotte Beach. It offers a sandy sunning area along Charlotte Harbor, plus boat ramps, basketball and tennis courts, picnic tables and a dog park. It also has a large swim- ming pool that offers aerobics, swimming lessons and cool open swim. VENICE VENICE BEACH 101 The Esplanade, Venice (at the west end of West Venice Avenue) The unique "sail" style pavilion at the beach is an iconic landmark along with the beach restroom building. The beach is in city limits but is maintained by Sarasota County, including its concession area. Parking is free and lifeguards are available. Camping is not allowed on the beach and fi res are also prohibited. CASPERSEN BEACH 4100 Harbor Drive, Venice Search for sharks' teeth and hike the FILE PHOTO Port Charlotte Beach Park offers a sandy sunning area along Charlotte Harbor, plus boat ramps, basketball and tennis courts, picnic tables and a dog park. FILE PHOTO The best days to look for shells and sharks' teeth at Caspersen Beach Park is after a series of storms come through. FILE PHOTO Enjoy a leisurely walk along Venice Beach.