Restaurants Open Christmas Eve and/or Christmas Day in Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach

By Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach Visitor & Convention Bureau on Dec. 10, 2024

'Tis the season for celebrating, and for many, that means eating out with family and friends. Whether you're looking to continue cherished traditions around the holidays or create new ones, you'll find amazing dining experiences with our many independently-owned local restaurants open over Christmas! Celebrate with everything from comfort food and pub bites to seafood and sushi, to gourmet dining options, Italian, Mexican, Mediterranean, and more. To help you choose your holiday meal/s, here's our list of restaurants open either Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, or both. Note: please contact the individual businesses to verify their hours.…

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New Year, New View

By Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach Visitor & Convention Bureau on Dec. 02, 2024

New Year’s resolutions often focus on self-improvement and quality of life, along the lines of exercising more, getting healthier, reducing stress, spending more time with family, etc.—"New Year, New You,” as the saying goes. We think a new view can help! Read on to discover how a trip to Punta…

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While Away the Winter: Events and Festivities in Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach

By Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach Visitor & Convention Bureau on Nov. 29, 2024

Doing fun Christmas activities in shorts and sandals is an easy way to make your friends and family back home jealous! Not to brag, but that’s our normal in Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach. We’d like to share a few of our charming holiday happenings to inspire a visit when you need a break from the cold…

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December

By Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach Visitor & Convention Bureau on Nov. 21, 2024

Gulf of Mexico The Fall runs of Spanish mackerel and king mackerel are always good news for December offshore fishing in southwest Florida. There is plenty of bait offshore so the Spanish and kings might linger in the area, which in seasons past has sometimes resulted in good mackerel action as late…

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What Winter? Year-Round Fun in Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach

By Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach Visitor & Convention Bureau on Nov. 20, 2024

What’s an outdoor aficionado to do when stifled by cold, snow, and ice? Head south to Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach, of course! Winter around here usually means temperate days, so you’ll be comfortable golfing, fishing, beaching, biking, and enjoying every other outside activity you can think of. The…

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Things to Do for New Year's Eve in Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach

By Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach Visitor & Convention Bureau on Nov. 14, 2024

New Year's Eve in Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach features a full spectrum of unique activities and happenings, with a vibe for everyone. Whether you're looking for laid-back, exciting, fun and frivolous, or elegant and upscale, you'll find your perfect party here. Read on to get an idea of the fun to…

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Things to Do for Veterans Day

By Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach Visitor & Convention Bureau on Oct. 02, 2024

As a military-friendly community, we have compiled several Veteran’s Day highlights to help you observe this important day: Veteran’s Day Events Florida West Coast Car Club hosts the Veteran’s Car Show at the Wall with music, food, and more. The $10 donation will benefit veterans. The show takes…

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Fall Into Fun: Things to Do for Halloween in Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach

By Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach Visitor & Convention Bureau on Sep. 09, 2024

Spooky season in Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach means the air gets just a bit cooler, but the water stays warm and the beaches are uncrowded. This means lots of fun during the day and plenty of time in the evening after the sun sets to find fun things to do for Halloween Halloween Notte The annual…

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Celebrate National Play Outside Day in Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach

By Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach Visitor & Convention Bureau on Sep. 04, 2024

The first Saturday of every month is National Play Outside Day, which is the perfect excuse to get the family away from screens and indulge in some healthy outdoor playtime. Play is good for us, and while it comes naturally to many, some may need a little inspiration, so we’re happy to present some…

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Oktoberfest Events in Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach

By Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach Visitor & Convention Bureau on Sep. 01, 2024

We love Oktoberfest, so we’ve compiled a few of our local celebrations, both traditional and non, to give you an idea of the Oktoberfest fun to be had in Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach. Upcoming Fun Sandra’s Restaurant is extending the fun with their FallOktoberfest, so make plans now to join them…

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