Englewood

 

Many residential properties are located on canals, offering beautiful waterfront views. Homes range from 1960s properties with Old Florida designs to modern and contemporary residences. Englewood is tucked along a picturesque estuary along the Gulf of Mexico, fondly called Lemon Day. The historic district is charming, with local shops, outside patio dining, and artisans creating a laid-back vibe amongst pastel-colored buildings.

Englewood is a laid-back town surrounded by magnificent beaches and natural beauty. The local beach features public access for swimming, with several picnic areas and volleyball courts.
The community is relatively quiet, with most residents enjoying local parks and green spaces. Locals love to partake in annual festivals, and neighborhood-wide events are scheduled throughout the year.

 

Olde Englewood Village is the community’s central hub and offers an assortment of charming shops and restaurants. At Arts Alliance of Lemon Bay, shoppers meander along walls adorned with colorful paintings of local wildlife as they shop the establishment’s curated collection of Pop Art and ceramics. The locale’s community art classes fill quickly with aspiring artists.

Mango Bistro is a popular hotspot offering baked goods like crepes and paninis in an unassuming location with live music. At Farlows on the Water, guests can enjoy tropical dining with a distinctive blend of Southern cooking and Caribbean cuisine. It continually ranks as one of the best restaurants in Englewood.

For quality entertainment, visit Lemon Bay Playhouse. This hotspot offers live community theater and is a popular venue for cultural activities. Listen to live blues bands on an outdoor patio at the award-winning Englewoods on Dearborn Restaurant. Unique menu items such as lollipop lamb chops and old-world Vienna schnitzel are found here.

 

Four golf courses reside in Englewood: Oyster Creek Golf Country Club, Boca Royale Golf and Country Club, Lemon Bay Country Club, and Myakka Pines Country Club. At Boca Royale Golf & Country Club, guests can enjoy the country club lifestyle with golf, pickleball, tennis, fine dining, a fitness center, and organized social activities.

Blind Pass Park in Sanibel is the area's best-kept secret. This uncrowded oasis is teeming with unspoiled beauty along its mile-long secluded beach. It offers a serene setting ideal for shelling, fishing, and sunbathing. With a wide sandy beach, easy access to hiking trails, a boat ramp, and crystal clear water for fishing and watersports, Manasota Key Beach is one of the best spots for relaxation in Englewood.

Powerboat enthusiasts head to the Englewood Beach Water Fest every year for world championship racing. This long-awaited event is dubbed “Southwest Florida’s Premier Celebration of Everything Water!”

The Englewood Seafood and Music Festival is a weekend celebration of live music, great cuisine, artisan shopping, and family fun. The seafood dishes at this community event consist of local and sustainable ingredients from Gulf Coast waters.