Charlotte Harbor & the Gulf Islands - Come Take Advantage of Our Good Nature


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Charlotte Harbor & the Gulf Islands - Come Take Advantage of Our Good Nature

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Located halfway between Tampa and Naples on the Southwest Florida Gulf coast, Charlotte Harbor & the Gulf Islands is a charming collection of nine coastal communities surrounding the states second largest harbor. Floridas premier year-round eco-tourism destination, Charlotte Harbor & the Gulf Islands offers a pristine unspoiled beauty that has served as the backdrop for seven major feature films as well as countless memorable vacations. A haven for outdoor enthusiasts, Charlotte Harbor & the Gulf Islands has been named to SAIL magazines 10 Greatest Places to Sail in the United States, ranked by Golf Digest as Third Best Place to Live and Play Golf in America, and rated by MONEY magazine as one of the Best Places to Live in the South. Port Charlotte was named Best Place to Retire by MONEY magazine in September. The city of Punta Gorda was named in 2008 as one of Top Ten Places to Retire Healthy by U.S. News & World Report. Englewood, Fla. was named as #2 of the Top Ten emerging travel destinations in the U.S. by TripAdvisor.com.

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CHGIFlorida

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Florida, Charlotte Harbor, Gulf of Mexico, Port Charlotte, Beaches, Birding, Boating, Boca Grande, Ecotourism, Fishing, Golfing, Islands, Kayaking, Nature, Wildlife,

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