Press Releases

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PUNTA GORDA/ENGLEWOOD BEACH, Fla. — (January 27, 2026) — Punta Gorda/ Englewood Beach, a charming small-town coastal destination, is set to unveil an exciting lineup of new tourism initiatives…

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PUNTA GORDA/ENGLEWOOD BEACH, Fla. – August 19, 2025 – The highly anticipated American Powerboat Association (APBA) World Championship will be the thrilling finale at Englewood Beach Waterfest October…

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PUNTA GORDA/ENGLEWOOD BEACH, Fla. – August 20, 2025 – Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach is proud to sponsor and be the host destination for the “13th Annual Southwest Florida Martial Arts Open”. This year…

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PUNTA GORDA, Fla. – May 21, 2025 – Though it is only the end of May, Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach is already enjoying a banner year filled with prestigious awards and national recognition. Sunsuites…

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2025 Tourism Rockstars Recognized PUNTA GORDA/ENGLEWOOD BEACH, Fla. – May 14, 2025 – The Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach Visitor & Convention Bureau inducted Robin Madden into the Charlotte County…

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Charlotte Sports Park Proud to Welcome FCSAA Division 1 Baseball TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – April 24, 2025 -- Charlotte Sports Park, the Spring Training home of the Tampa Bay Rays, will serve as the host…

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World-Class Art Exhibit Returns to Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Gardens. Over 2,000 hand-carved stone sculptures by 150 different artists will be featured this Spring Punta Gorda/Englewood…

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Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach: The Ultimate Golf Destination Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach, FL – May 1, 2024 – Nestled along the stunning Charlotte Harbor Gulf Island Coast, Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach…

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Watersports in Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach: A Paradise for Outdoor Activity Enthusiasts Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach, FL. – Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach is known for its crystal-clear blue waters and…

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Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach to Host USA BMX National Qualifier Punta Gorda/Englewood, Florida (January 8, 2024) Hundreds of racers ages 3-65 will gather at the Charlotte BMX track in Punta Gorda’s…

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Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach Welcomes American Cruise Lines! Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach, FL – December 20, 2023 – The Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach Visitor & Convention Bureau (VCB) is thrilled to…

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Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach Welcomes Allegiant’s Sunseeker Resort The new-build resort officially opened December 15 Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach, FL– The Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach Visitor…