Englewood Florida - Our Little Piece of Paradise

Have you dreamed of a vacation in paradise? Or, are you dreaming of that perfect retirement destination?

My wife and I have spent many years planning our retirement destination. Although we have traveled to many interesting places over the years, we always come back to the same community when we consider the best place to vacation and ultimately to retire.

Our perfect place is Englewood Florida!

Nestled on Florida's beautiful gulf coast, Englewood has four great beaches and is close to several other sun, sand and surf spots. You can spend a few hours reading a book, with the music of the waves washing ashore, while the sunshine brightens your day and the gulf breezes keep you comfortable.

If a more active time at the beach is to your liking, these great beaches offer excellent swimming, sailing and surfing fun. We often go to a beach just to walk along the shore enjoying the warm sand under our feet and feeling the gulf breeze on our faces.

Because Englewood is located on the coast, there are plenty of beachfront accommodations to own or to rent. Many people rent a beachfront condo for a few years and then as retirement approaches, they purchase their own beachfront accommodations. Actually, there are many vacation accommodation venues to choose from in the Englewood Florida area. After all, you are never very far from the water's edge, no matter where you choose to live in this great Florida vacation community!

There is a medley of shopping facilities in Englewood. But, if you are looking for a wider variety of shopping venues, the close proximity of larger centers like Sarasota and Fort Myers makes shopping excursions a fun and easy event.

Although it is not a large city, Englewood has good medical facilities to meet your needs. But, if more specialized treatment is necessary, once again the larger cities are an easy commute.

I am a golfer, not a good one, but a golfer. Florida is famous for its vast number of golf courses. It is not just the large numbers that are significant, but also the diversity of the Florida golf courses that make this region a golfer's paradise. And, the Englewood region is no exception when it comes to golfing venues. I like the challenge of playing different golf courses. Because of the large number of golf courses in the Englewood area, I am never at a loss to find a different golfing venue.

My wife is a nature lover. She loves to work in her garden and backyard bird feeding is her particular passion. But, she also loves to go for long walks taking in the rich tapestry that nature has painted on the Florida landscape.

She loves to visit the beaches during the nesting times for the sea turtles that visit the area. And, of course, the many nature trails with the rich vegetation and unique wildlife are constantly beckoning.

Not all of the activities in the Englewood area are oriented to the out-of-doors. The area offers many great historical and cultural entertainment venues. As well, many cultural and community centers offer recreational courses on topics as broad as the rainbow.

Florida offers an assortment of vacation opportunities for people of all walks of life. But, for us, there is nowhere like Englewood Florida.

Simply, stated, "We Enjoy Englewood Florida!"

I am a freelance writer specializing in travel and sports (golf, football and hockey). The door is always open at my website http://www.enjoy-englewood-florida.com where I share why we love this great vacation and retirement destination. You can also read my blog http://www.enjoygolfmore.blogspot.com