beaches / boating, fishing & diving / eating out / shopping

Even in this relaxed environment there is no escape for your credit card. There are many shopping areas in the Rotonda/Englewood area and in addition for more sophisticated shopping, there is an extensive mall (One million square foot - air conditioned) at Port Charlotte, a fifteen-minute drive away. Contained within this mall is a new multi screen cinema complex. If you are looking for a more laid back shopping experience, you can find this in Fisherman's Village which is a waterfront shopping and dining complex right on Charlotte Harbour.

Shopping areas include: -
Dearborn Street In Olde Englewood Village
Palm lined streets lead to restaurants, boutiques, antique stores and galleries with unrivalled selections.

Merchants Crossing of Englewood
1500 Placida Road, Englewood.

Port Charlotte Shopping Mall
Large shopping Mall with a variety of national and local brand stores such as Dillards, Sears, JCPenny etc. Located on US-41 or another entrance can be found on state road 776 just prior to the junction with US-41.

Sullivan Street Shops
331 Sullivan Street, Punta Gorda.
A variety of gift, craft and speciality shops with handcrafted art, furniture, decorative accessories, home décor, books, and stationery. Every third Thursday evening features an artistic demonstration and musical performance. Gourmet restaurant.

Fisherman's Village
1200 West Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda
Waterfront mall and marina featuring a variety of boutiques, speciality shops and restaurants. Other attractions include fishing, sailing, water sports, sightseeing and sunset cruises and special events. Don't miss the wonderful sunsets!

Sun Flea Market
18505 Paulson Drive, Port Charlotte.
Indoor air-conditioned flea market with over 100 vendors. Family entertainment centre with three-storey play area (tunnels, ball baths etc.) and food court.

Rainbow Flea Market
4628 Tamiami Trail, Charlotte Harbor.
Indoor, air-conditioned flea market. Open Friday, Saturday & Sunday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Miramar Outlets
1-75, exit 123 (Corkscrew Road) between Naples and
Fort Myers.
Over 100 manufacturers' outlets featuring top designers and famous brand names. Huge discounts, sometimes as high as 70% off retail prices.

Ellenton Outlet Stores
Interstate 75 (North) about 45 minutes drive from Rotonda.
This is an out of town shopping complex which offers you the chance to buy designer ware at reasonable prices. Some of the names you will find are Tommy Hilfiger, Nike, Adidas, Ralph Lauren, Calvin Klein and Levi's to name but a few. Over 150 outlets, again with large discounts. The shopaholic's dream!

Fort Myers
The largest shopping mall in South West Florida is Edison Mall which features more than 150 shops and eateries.