Punta Gorda / Englewood Beach Visitor & Convention Bureau

1700 Tamiami Trail Suite G-2 33948

Discover SW Florida's Best Meeting Destination

Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach, the Charlotte Harbor Gulf Island Coast is a convenient location in Southwest Florida. Located between Tampa and Naples, just off Interstate 75 and easily accessible from five Southwest Florida airports (35 minutes from Southwest Florida Regional International (RSW) to downtown Punta Gorda), Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach provides a unique setting for a memorable meeting or conference. The area features diverse venues for nearly any event. Home to the brand-new, highly-anticipated resort property Sunseeker Resort Charlotte Harbor is an exceptional choice for a full service resort experience. With 785 rooms & suites, 20 original food & beverage outlets, 60,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting space, an 18-hole golf course exclusive to resort guests and expansive spa – this is the newest resort to be built in Southwest Florida in over 13 years. Any group, meeting or convention would find this to be an excellent choice to wow attendees. Our destination's signature meeting venue is the Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center, which is professionally managed by ASM Global. This 44,000 square foot multi-purpose facility has exceeded expectations by successfully hosting a variety of functions including meetings, conferences, trade shows, and sporting events. Accommodation choices in the area range from full and limited-service hotels in Punta Gorda and Port Charlotte to beachside resorts and condos in the Englewood-Cape Haze area. In addition, Palm Island Resort on Knight Island provides an exclusive beachfront resort atmosphere, ideal for board retreats and incentive travel. If your function requires off site activities or reception venues, there are many to choose from in the Charlotte Harbor area including harbor cruises, eco tours, a variety of exceptional golf courses, Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Gardens, Fishermen's Village, and Charlotte Sports Park, spring training home of the Tampa Bay Rays. Let the Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach Visitor & Convention Bureau be your one stop shop for any information or recommendations regarding the Charlotte Harbor area. Our hospitality and enthusiasm is sure to create a memorable experience for all your attendees.

Como chegar

The Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach area is serviced by five major airports – Punta Gorda Airport (PGD), Tampa (TPA), St. Petersburg/ Clearwater (PIE), Sarasota- Bradenton (SRQ), and Southwest Florida International (RSW). All are convenient options. Punta Gorda also has private jet charters through AirTrek. For in-state attendees, Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach is located 3 hours from Miami, 2.5 hours from Fort Lauderdale, 2.5 hours from Orlando, 1.5 hours from Tampa.

Distância do aeroporto

  • Southwest Florida International (RSW)

    40 milhas do centro da cidade

  • Sarasota-Bradenton International (SRQ)

    50 milhas do centro da cidade

  • Tampa International (TPA)

    90 milhas do centro da cidade


Atrações locais

Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Gardens

Recreação
This 27 acre site beside the Peace River boasts beautiful botanical gardens with world-class sculptures and an art gallery, while still preserving the natural environment.
5827 Riverside Drive
Punta Gorda, FL, US 33982

Rotonda Golf & Country Club

Recreação
Rotonda Golf & Country Club offers 99 holes of premier golf to choose from that challenge all skill levels. Rotonda Golf & Country Club's five courses include The Hills, Long Marsh, The Palms, The Links, and Pinemoor. These five emeralds are situated in a spectacular setting bathed by gulf breezes and are located just a few minutes from the Englewood area beaches.
266 Rotonda Circle
Rotonda West, FL, US 33947

Fishermen's Village Waterfront Mall, Resort, & Marina

Compras
One of the most popular Southwest Florida attractions, Fishermen's Village features over 30 boutique/specialty shops, 6 restaurants, a full service marina, boat rentals, fishing charters, and a variety of harbor/river cruises, as well as live entertainment several nights a week.
1200 W. Retta Esplanade
Punta Gorda, FL, US 33950

Riverwood Golf Club

Recreação
This Golf Digest 4 1/2 star course is truly unique as a result of its design features, natural beauty and varying challenges. The front nine of this Gene Bates designed, par 72 championship course flows through heavily wooded terrain, rich in stands of natural pine. The back nine meanders amid salt marsh and wetlands. Surrounded by lush landscaping and native vegetation, each hole is a challenge, taking advantage of its natural setting.
4100 Riverwood Drive
Port Charlotte, FL, US 33953

King Fisher Fleet

Recreação
King Fisher Fleet, based out of Fishermen's Village in Punta Gorda offers the best of Florida - both for sightseers and for fishermen. Sightseeing cruises to Cabbage Key or Cayo Costa, eco-tours up the Peace River, full and half day cruises, sunset cruises and harbor tours will keep your camera clicking at dolphins and other wildlife. Fishermen will be thrilled to discover the variety of fish inhabiting the 2nd largest estuary in the State of Florida, frequently referred to as the Tarpon Fishing Capital of the World. Anglers can choose between deep sea charter fishing in the Gulf of Mexico or back bay fishing in the Charlotte Harbor Aquatic Preserve.
1200 W. Retta Esplanade
Punta Gorda, FL, US 33950

Military Heritage Museum

Museu
The Military Heritage Museum’s purpose is to honor all who serve. From the Revolutionary War through modern conflicts, and across all five military branches, the Museum utilizes multiple methods to educate its visitors on the heritage aspects of US military history. Through a blend of integrating its twenty thousand plus artifacts, veteran museum guides, flight and ship simulators, graphics, live performance, and audiovisual; the Museum provides unique innovative experiences throughout its 17,000 sq. ft. facility.
900 West Marion Avenue
Punta Gorda, FL, US 33950

Babcock Ranch Eco Tours

Recreação
Enjoy a 90-minute eco tour through 4 distinctive environments right here in Charlotte County. Babcock Ranch and Telegraph Cypress Swamp. Experienced guides offer in-depth descriptions of birds, animals, plants, and the cattle and horses that are raised on the ranch. Visitors will see alligators, and many other animals living in Southwest Florida. In the tour area you'll find a small museum featuring Florida history, Babcock operations, and natural history artifacts. The museum itself is actually a movie set used by Warner Brothers in the 1995 film "Just Cause" (starring Sean Connery) that was filmed in part right here on Babcock Ranch. Our gift shop features items of special interest to Babcock Ranch, the Eco Tour and Florida wildlife. The "Country Store" is open before and after tour times. Picnic Facilities are available year-round. You can bring your own picnic lunch or enjoy a lunch in our Gator Shack Restaurant, which is open seasonally.
8000 State Road 31
Punta Gorda, FL, US 33982

Punta Gorda Airport

Aeroporto
10 minutes de distância
PGD is off I-75 on Florida’s southwest coast between Sarasota and Ft. Myers. Sun Country and Allegiant provide low-cost, nonstop air service to more than 50 destinations.
28000 Aiport Road
Punta Gorda, FL, US 33982

Centros de convenções

  • Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center an ASM Managed Facility

    Charlotte Harbor & the Gulf Islands is nestled along Florida's Southwest Gulf Coast, between Sarasota and Naples, about 100 miles south of Tampa. Numerous upland and aquatic preserve areas are yours to explore.

    • Espaço para exposições20.000 pés quadrados
      Espaço total para reuniões51.562 pés quadrados

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