If you like the relaxed lifestyle then there is nothing better than lazing by the pool or taking a walk along the stunning Gulf Coast beaches that this region is so famous for.

For the more adventurous there are numerous things to see and do.

Babcock Wilderness Adventures
941-637-0551
8000 S.R. 31
Punta Gorda
Ninety-minute swamp buggy ecotour through the Babcock Ranch and Telegraph Cypress Swamp. Museum, gift shop, exhibits.

Grande Tours, Inc.
941-697-8825
12575 Placida Rd.
Placida

Boating, kayaking, fishing, trolley tours, photography ops, sea life excursions, shelling, fossil hunting, birding, bunk house lodging, dolphin sight and sound tours, primitive island camping. Family outdoors center.

King Fisher Fleet
941-639-0969
Fishermen's Village
Punta Gorda

Sightseeing tour boats offering out island day cruises, eco-tours, sunset cruises, harbor tours and special events. Deep-sea charter boats for Gulf of Mexico fishing. Guide boats for shallow water fishing in Charlotte Harbor.

Pelican Pete's Playland
941-475-2008
3101 S. McCall Rd.
Englewood
Family entertainment center with mini golf, go-cart rides, batting cages, train, arcade and concessions.

Fishermen's Village
941-639-8721
1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Ste. 57A
Punta Gorda

Bustling waterfront mall and marina featuring vacation villas, boutiques, restaurants, fishing charters, cruises, boat rentals, sailing school and military heritage museum. Live entertainment and special events. Open daily

Sarasota Jungle Gardens
University Parkway I75 exit 40
Sarasota

The Shell Factory
2787 Tamaimi Trail
North Fort Myers

Prime Outlets

With some of the most impressive brand name stores of any outlet center in the country, Prime Outlets at Ellenton is a must for shoppers seeking top quality at great prices. Plus, the Caribbean village-style architecture and tropical landscaping contribute to a great shopping experience. Tampa/St. Petersburg is 30 miles to the north and Sarasota is 20 miles south

Mote Marine Aquarium
941-366-5731
811 S Palm Avenue
Sarasota

A terrific family outing offering a fascinating glimpse of the marine world.

Busch Gardens
813-987-5082
3000 E Busch Boulevard
Tampa

A 300acre African Themed attraction. One of the most popular attractions on the gulf coast.