2023 Newcomers Guide

SOUTHWEST FLORIDA • NEWCOMERS GUIDE TO PARADISE | 69 28000 A-1 Airport Road • Punta Gorda, FL 33982 plore nonstop, low-cost estinations 50+ 50+ x n de Ex n de Choose PGD as your SWFL airport Purchase flights at the terminal during ticketing hours to save money adno=3901169-1 There is nothing dogs like better than running around with their owners and socializing with other canines. There are dog specifi c parks and dog-friendly parks across Southwest Florida. Just be sure to check the websites to familiarize yourself with the rules. Among the rules: Animals should not disturb other park users, other animals or resources by being noisy, dangerous, intimidating or destructive. They also may not be left unattended in parked vehicles or be tethered to any tree, plant, building or park equipment. Some city parks, beaches, piers and playgrounds don't allow any dogs unless they are service dogs. Most dog parks require dogs be vaccinated and display current tags in accordance with state law and county ordinance. Some require leashes or that small dogs and large dogs play in separate areas. Also, don't forget to clean up after your pup. Hounds on Henry at 1098 W Virginia Ave. in Punta Gorda, the Canine Club Dog Park at 6442 Appomattox Dr in North Port, Edgewater Paw Park at 22410 Glass Lane in Port Charlotte and Ann & Chuck Dever Regional Paw Park at 6791 San Casa Drive in Englewood have leash-free areas. • Brohard Paw Park at 1850 S. Harbor Drive in Venice not only has places for dogs to run, There is nothing dogs like better than running around with their owners and socializing with other Dog friendly-parks FILE PHOTO There are dog specific parks and dog-friendly parks across Southwest Florida. Just be sure to check the websites to familiarize yourself with the rules.

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