Peace River

Charlotte Harbor's ~ Peace River Can Be Enchantingly Mesmerizing. Being On The Gulf Is So Relaxing That You Tend To Lose Track Of Time ~ It’s Almost Like Being In Another World All Together; Where Everything Tends To Melt Away. Just Don’t Forget The Sunscreen As I Often Do…

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Gilchrist Park in Punta Gorda, Florida

A Short Walk From Fisherman’s Village Is Gilchrist Park This Park Has Always Provided A Warm Welcome To All Generations. Totally Redone A Few Of Years Ago… This Park Has So Much To Offer From The Nice Huge Sidewalk For Brisk Walks Through The Park , Bike Riding, Tennis Courts, Basketball Courts, Open Area For A Friendly Game Of Football, A Pier For Salt Water Fishing,  Children’s  Playground And A Beautiful Gazebo For Pictures Or A Gorgeous Waterfront Wedding.

I Can Remember Going To This Very Park As A Child As We Would Play My Mother Would Sit By The Water’s Edge And Relax, As We Would Climb The Huge Oak Tree In The Middle Of The Playground. This Tree Makes A Great Place To Take Beautiful Pictures. 

Fisherman's Village

Fisherman's Village

Fishermen's Village In Punta Gorda Is A Unique And Quaint Harbor Side Shopping Mall.This Village Is Built On The Site Of The Former Community Pier. A Series Of Old Wooden Buildings House Several Dozen Boutiques And Gift Stores, As Well As Six Restaurants Which Make Available Dining With Harbor Side Views. Neighboring Fisherman’s Village Is A 97 Slip Marina, Where Cruises And Fishing Charters Are Available. Fishermen's Village Is Not Only A Traveler’s Destination, But The "Center Court" Hosts’ Entertainment And Many Other Events.

I Have Always Even As A Child, Enjoyed Walking Through The Center Court Area Enjoying Local Entertainment And Visiting The Shops, While Indulging In A Snack Or Two… And Watching The Spectacular Evening Sunsets On The Pier.

Picture Source ~ http://southernboating.com/blog/2011/08/31/boca-grande-fl/

Ponce De Leon Park

This Beautiful Sight Is Taken At Ponce De Leon Park Over The Gulf Waters Where People Gather Nightly To Watch The Sunset. This Area Is Almost As Though You Are Stepping Back In Time.  There Is A Nature Walk Where You Can See Many Species Of Birds Among Other Wild Life. They Even Have A Preserve Where They Rescue Wild Animals And Nurse Them Back To Health.  There Is A Public Boat Ramp With Easy Access In And Out Of The Water And A Pier That Almost Always Has A Couple Of Local Fishermen. This Park Has Large Pavilions Were You Can Have A Nice Size Gathering.  There Is A Small Beach Area To Enjoy The Beautiful Water And The Sunsets Are Incredibly Dreamlike.

Photo Source~

http://www.city-data.com/picfilesv/picv1828.php

This I have to say is one of my most favorite Beaches to go. Stump pass is an amazing place with the clear calm water on one side of the pass and the beautiful gulf beach on the other. The best part… the farther you walk down the more isolated it gets.

Punta Gorda

I have lived almost all over the state of Florida. From one end to the other and I can honestly say that I love southwest Florida. The people are completely real, friendly and one of a kind. I live in a quaint little town called Punta Gorda it means Fat Point in Spanish. This is where Ponce De Leon settled in 1521. Rich in culture and history this truly is an amazing place. My husband’s family has lived here since 1800’s and we were fortunate to purchase some of the same property that his great Grandfather settled on in Charlotte Harbors Peace River. Punta Gorda has continuously been chosen as one of the best places to live and I would love to show you why…