Breathtaking gulf views, water sports, quaint
shops, and exploring some of Florida's most notable cultural and artistic events are what put Englewood on the map. The courageous may enjoy spending the day parasailing over the Gulf of Mexico, while the adventurous may visit one of Englewood's many biking and hiking trails. The area is home to 11 beautiful golf courses, with the majority being open to the public year round. Sport fishing also takes a top spot for reasons that visitors choose Englewood, from backwater flats fishing to world-class Tarpon fishing, this area has plenty to offer for all. The Lemon Bay Playhouse, located on historic Dearborn Street, provides live community theater year-round. And numerous eateries offer Florida seafood and fine southern cuisine Manasota Key is home to four beaches that are accessible by two bridges: Tom Adams Bridge and Manasota Beach Road Bridge. Visitors may take in the Gulf of Mexico's serene beauty at Englewood Beach, Manasota Beach, Stump Pass Beach, or Blind Pass Beach.