We are headed to Rotonda West for a short stay this weekend. We will be visiting Boca Grande, and Myaaka River State Park. The Gulf Coast and especially Rotonda West is one of our favorite places. We cant wait!![msncool]
As a Rotonda owner I wish you a happy stay. Mind the alligators !!!!!!!!
Clare R
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Thanks Clare- we have been told the canals are very high and alligators have come up onto the banks. Guess we will stay in the screened areas. Our teenage daughters and my niece are so excited as we are too! Thankfully Ernesto will be moved out of Florida by the time we arrive.
marion46
31-08-2006, 17:25
I wish you a happy stay
Do take the boat ride at Myaaka River State Park and do not forget to get your second boat ride discount ticket.
andrewmckay5
31-08-2006, 19:20
A cold Bud at "The South Beach Bar and Grill":
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Also:
Sep 1 Wading Adventures
Ponce DeLeon Park
4000 West Marion
Punta Gorda
Learn about the estuary. These explorations of the seagrass and mangrove habitats with dip nets to find fish, shrimp, crabs and other marine life will take place at the Park
Free. Call to register
9:30 a.m. - Noon
(941) 575-5435
Sep 1 Englewood Jaycees Pioneer Days
Vacant Lot on the south side of West Dearborn
Between Orange and Mango Streets
Enlewood
Taste of Englewood and entertainment will take place daily during the weekend at Pioneer Park. Carnival, Arts and Crafts, Vendors and DJ Rob.
6-10 p.m. Taste of Englewood, 7-10 p.m. Classic Rock with The Fog
(941) 475-2380
Sep 2 One Night Rodeo & The Coors Light Summer Shootout
Mavericks
2300 El Jobean Road
Port Charlotte
PRO BULL RIDING & CONCERT SERIES Ticket Prices include entry to BOTH the weekly Bull Riding Competitions and the Concerts in Maverick's that immediately follow. The concerts are open to all ages.. Food, Beer & Soft Drinks Available
Adults $15, Children 6-12 $8, under 6 yrs. Free
Mavericks Doors Open @ 7:00pm Line Dancing Lessons @ 7:30 - 8:30pm Live Music @ 9:00pm | Admission / $5.00
(941) 780-1517
Sep 2 Charlotte County Speedway Racing
Charlotte County Speedway
8655 Piper Road
Punta Gorda
LLM 100, Outlaw Modified, Road Warriors, Super Stocks, Thunder Trucks, Junkyard Dogs, Sportsman 50
$15 Adults, - $5 children 6-11 and under 5 free
Saturday night races begin at 7:00 p.m. / Sunday races begin at 2:00 p.m. (unless noted) Open practice is on Friday nights from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
(941) 575-7223
Sep 2 Extreme Redfish Series Fishing Tournament
Presented by Evinrude. Weigh in at Harpoon Harry's. Call for more information
(813) 363-5266
Sep 2-4 Sidewalk Sale
Fishermen's Village
1200 West Retta Esplanade
Punta Gorda
Village Merchants annual Labor Day Sidewalk Sale.
Free
2 pm and 4 pm
(941) 575-3007
Sep 2 Englewood Jaycees Pioneer Days
Pioneer Park
West Dearborn St.
Enlewood
Cardboard Boat Race, Taste of Englewood, Carnival, Arts and Crafts, Vendors and DJ Rob. With Watermelon eating contest, and a Street Dance
1 p.m. - Free Beer Band, 2 pm - six-person hot buns contest, 3 pm - watermelon contest, 6 pm mayor for the day, 6-10:30pm - Street Dance with Vertigo Band.
(941) 475-2380
Sep 3 Englewood Jaycees Pioneer Days
Pioneer Park
West Dearborn St.
Enlewood
Taste of Englewood, Beard Contest, Southern Oasis Band, Bed Races, hot buns contest, Smoked Mullet Band.
10 am - Taste of Englewood, 1-1:30 pm - Beard Contest, 1:30-4pm Southern Oasis Band, 2 pm - Bed races, 3 pm - Hot Buns contest, 6-10:30pm - Smoked Mullet Band
(941) 475-2380
Sep 4 Englewood Jaycees Pioneer Days
Pioneer Park
West Dearborn St.
Enlewood
Parade, Taste of Englewood, Vendors, Parade winners and trophy presentation.
9 am - Parade, 10:30 am - Vendors and Taste of Englewood, Quiet Fire, 11:30 am - Trophies, Events ends at 3 pm
(941) 475-2380
andrew
Sandy Beach
31-08-2006, 21:04
We had a 4 night break in Rotonda West,in June,and thoroughly enjoyed it.Didn't see any alligators though.Enjoy your stay,Vanessa.
Sandra
andrewmckay5
31-08-2006, 21:36
Here you are Sandra:
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We had a 4 night break in Rotonda West,in June,and thoroughly enjoyed it.Didn't see any alligators though.Enjoy your stay,Vanessa.
Sandra
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Oh I wish it was me - got to wait until mid October before I get going to Florida again and I can hardly wait !!!!!!! Rotunda is simply the best and we just loved our stay there 2 years ago. I remember sitting by the pool watching the sun come up and watching the gators lazily gliding by in the river at the bottom of the garden - the brightly coloured birds that whizzed by, collecting sea shells, the turtles at Boca Grande beach - simply the sheer serenity of the place - so different to the Orlando experience - what I call the real Florida. Have a super time
Lisi
Back from Rotonda...Had a great weekend - although our trip was too short! Saw the alligator in the canal- had dinner at South Beach and a beer for you Andrew! Cant wait to go back!
Glad you enjoyed your weekend Vanessa.
Clare R
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