Vanessa's Guidebook

Vanessa
Vanessa's Guidebook

Food Scene

Fun casual spot close to home with cheap drinks. Very casual. Similar to a biker bar. Live music certain nights.
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Gatorz Bar and Grill
3816 Tamiami Trail
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Fun casual spot close to home with cheap drinks. Very casual. Similar to a biker bar. Live music certain nights.
Great spot to eat with good food and Punta Gorda Harbor views. Large tables to seat 6 people comfortably.
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Laishley Crab House
150 Laishley Ct
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Great spot to eat with good food and Punta Gorda Harbor views. Large tables to seat 6 people comfortably.
Fine dine with live music. Pricey but worth it for quality of food, professional service, plus live music.
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JD's Bistro & Grille
1951 Tamiami Trail
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Fine dine with live music. Pricey but worth it for quality of food, professional service, plus live music.
Casual happy hour spot with good food and ocean ambiance. Opens 11am so great for brunch/lunch too.
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Village Brewhouse
1200 W Retta Esplanade
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Casual happy hour spot with good food and ocean ambiance. Opens 11am so great for brunch/lunch too.
Casual spot near home for a few drinks.
Paddy Wagon Irish Pub
3877 Clark Rd
Casual spot near home for a few drinks.

Sightseeing

Fun touristy spot with shops and dining along waterfront.
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Fishermens Village Resort
1200 W Retta Esplanade
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Fun touristy spot with shops and dining along waterfront.
A must-experience public beach at Manadota Key. There are nearby restaurants too. We have seen people grab to-go cocktails from restaurants and walk across street to beach spots.
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Englewood Beach
Beach Road
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A must-experience public beach at Manadota Key. There are nearby restaurants too. We have seen people grab to-go cocktails from restaurants and walk across street to beach spots.

Wellness

Local park close to home with playground, exercise stations, and walking/biking trails. There are a few bridges with views of turtles and birds. Free Zumba classes with Maryanne at gazebo during winter months.
Larry Taylor Kiwanis Park
501 Donora St
Local park close to home with playground, exercise stations, and walking/biking trails. There are a few bridges with views of turtles and birds. Free Zumba classes with Maryanne at gazebo during winter months.