Englewood Beach is the most popular and breathtaking beach on Manasota Key. There is one harbor beach and one white sand beach in the county. A third public beach in Boca Grande is akin to Caribbean beaches and is only a short drive outside of the county. Sarasota's Siesta Key beach is known for having the whitest and finest sand in the world. Boca Grande is a public beach located just outside of Charlotte County. Dolphins often can be seen from the beach. Snorkelers will find a variety of sea shells near sandbars, and non-swimmers can stroll on the beach, collecting just as many shells. The best fishing and shelling is at the southeast public beach. Theme parks…. Disney World, Universal Studios and Sea World in Central Florida, are all only 2.5 hours drive away. Busch Gardens – one of the States’ most popular attractions - is 90 minutes away and the Everglades 2 hours. Golf …. The villa overlooks Long Marsh's gently rolling fairways totalling 300 acres of natural Florida scrub. Its fairways and greens invitingly framed by native pines, oaks and palms. Chose also from Rotonda G & CC Palms, Hills, Links, & Pinemore golf courses. Fishing, water sports …. Chose from a wide variety of fishing opportunities from the local freshwater canals and lakes to the Gulf of Mexico. Boat hire, jet ski hire, or climb on board one of the many daily fishing charters, or just head out to see for a sun-set cruise. Shopping …. Shop 'til you drop or just need your dose of retail therapy? Then there is an excellent Mall at Port Charlotte, or head off to the factory outlet shops for designer bargain shopping all within 1 hour's drive at Ellenton. Eating out, movies, …. Abundance of good local restaurants in the area; the Mall at Port Charlotte has an extensive cinema complex. Nature … Myakka Nature Reserve is less than 1 hour away, and local wildlife includes such birds as Osprey, Heron, Pelicans, Ibis, Egrets, also Raccoons, Armadillos, Turtles, Dolphins and Alligators. The ‘Everglades’ and Islands are just 2 hours drive to the south.