Recreation/Activities

• Allure Boat Rentals – Close by at the key roundabout, full day skiff rental only $195. Jet skis and pontoon boats also available. Link
• Lemon Bay – Great fishing (Snook, Catfish, Red Drum, Trout) and nice area to boat. The intercoastal waterway runs along the bay and you can easily boat up to Venice (North), or down to Boca Grande (South). Lot’s of restaurants, sandbars and bars along the way! Link
• Parasailing – For the brave, at the roundabout. Link
• Rotonda Golf and Country Club. Link
• Oyster Creek Golf and Country Club. Link
• Boca Royale Golf and Country Club. Link
• Englewood Park (Tennis). Link
• Englewood Sports Complex (Tennis, Pickleball). Link
• Englewood Tennis Club (Clay Courts). Link

Shopping

• Englewood Dearborn Village. Link
• Venice Avenue Shopping. Link
• Fisherman’s Village in Pt. Charlotte. Link

Museums/Aquariums

• Mote Marine Aquarium. Link
• Ringling Museum. Link
• Selby Botanical Gardens. Link
• Sarasota Jungle Gardens – Zoo. Link
• Edison/Ford Museum. Link

Other Beaches

• Miami (South) Beach (3.5 hours). Link
• Clearwater (2 hours). Link
• Key Largo (4 hours). Link
• Key West (6 hours). Link
• Key West Express Ferry Fort Meyers
  • (1.5 hour drive/3.5 hour boat). Link

Restaurants/Bars

• SandBar Tiki & Grille – At the key roundabout, great casual bar with fun entertainment/music, happening place! Link
• White Elephant Pub – At the key roundabout, causal bar on the bay. Link
• Lock ‘N Key Restaurant – At the key roundabout, causual restaurant with lots of outdoor seating. Link
• The Waverly Restaurant – At the key roundabout, nice upscale restaurant with relaxing atmosphere. Both outside and indoor dining. Link
• Mimosa’s – Small breakfast/lunch hole in the wall with great service, food and Mimosa’s. Nice portions for the $$. Link
• Lighthouse Grill at Stump Pass – Nice outdoor dining/bar, fun atmosphere with docks so you can stop there while boating in Lemon Bay. Link
• Rum Bay Restaurant – Nice restaurant/bar on Don Pedro Island. Nice dock area (sheltered) for boat access. Link
• Eagle Grille – At Boca Grande Marina, nice restaurant for drinks/lunch if you boat down to Boca Grande. Link
• Crows Nest – At Venice Marina, nice restaurant for drinks/lunch if you boat up to Venice. Link
• Snooks Bayside – Casual Bar/Restaurant with docks when heading North on Lemon Bay. Link

Theme Parks

• Disney World – Orlando (3 hours). Link
• Universal Studios – Orlando (3 hours). Link
• Bush Gardens – Tampa (2 hours). Link
• Lego Land and Water Park – Tampa (2 hours). Link