Punta Gorda / Englewood Beach Visitor & Convention Bureau
1700 Tamiami Trail Suite G-2, 33948
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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.
Venue Details
Hotels28
Convention center44,000 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms2,479
Guest rooms at 1 hotel785
Special event venues25
Average room rate$160
Occupancy rate-
Restaurants125
Daily food cost-
Tax rate7%
Venue typeCVB
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Apr 01 - Jun 30Oct 01 - Dec 31
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Getting Here
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.
Distance from airport
40 mi from Southwest Florida International (RSW)
Distance from Southwest Florida International (RSW) airport 40 mi
50 mi from Sarasota-Bradenton International (SRQ)
Distance from Sarasota-Bradenton International (SRQ) airport 50 mi
90 mi from Tampa International (TPA)
Distance from Tampa International (TPA) airport 90 mi
Location
Local Attractions
Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Gardens
Recreation
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
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Fishermen's Village Waterfront Mall, Resort, & Marina
Shopping
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
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King Fisher Fleet
Recreation
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
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Babcock Ranch Eco Tours
Recreation
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
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Rotonda Golf & Country Club
Recreation
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
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Riverwood Golf Club
Recreation
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
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Military Heritage Museum
Museum
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
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Punta Gorda Airport
Airport
10 mins
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
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Convention Centers
Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center an ASM Managed FacilityCharlotte 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.
Exhibit Space20,000 sq. ft.
Total meeting space51,562 sq. ft.
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