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In 1513, the Spanish Conquistador, Ponce de Leon, discovered
Florida. He was so overwhelmed with its� tropical beauty that at first
sight he called it �LA FLORIDA� � the Flowering Country.
Today, all the magnificent flowers, its� natural beauty, the
white sandy beaches, the fantastic water routes, the sport challenges, and
the magic attractions, are here for your own discovery.
Let your naked toes sink in the sand at one of the
innumerable pristine beaches, observe spectacular sunsets, dance with your
love under the starlit sky, watch the glimmer and the wonderment in the eyes
of your children when they meet Mickey Mouse in person, and you will
understand why Florida has an incomparable magic to its� visitors from
around the world.
The weather is magnificent as well�blue skies and warm
weather are almost always guaranteed. Stay awhile and you will realize that
Florida is much more than a sunny spot on the planet. Our objects of
interest, both the natural and the man altered � are among the most exciting
in the whole world.
Florida is synonym with warm climates, tropical breezes,
bay, bayous, waterways, watersports, golf, tennis, major league sports, arts
and entertainment. �The American Way of Life� cannot be more unique or the
quality of life more experienced than here in Florida.
Native Flora and Fauna
are subtropical and exotic ~ Pelicans, dolphins, manatees, turtles on land
and in the water, alligators, and a variety of 150 types of birds belong
to our everyday life as well as 2,000 miles of unspoiled, pristine
beaches, palms, hibiscus, mangrove forests, and citrus plantations.
Did you know ~ Florida is
approximately 1,700 miles from the Equator.
The flair of the
Caribbean, the security, and the world�s largest economical growth of the
USA, combined with the Central American mentality of the inhabitants, as
well as the most interesting tourist attractions of the world. These are
the reasons why Florida is today�s most popular destinations for vacations
or second homes.
No matter whether
you spend relaxing days with your family, are affected by the beauty of
nature, or find your satisfaction in golfing ~ one thing is guaranteed� You
will bring home beautiful memories for life. There is a saying ~ One never
really leaves this place � one goes home for a while � only to come back
again.
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Englewood is located on the
West Coast of Florida at the northern end of the peninsula of Cape Haze and
at the southern end of Venice. This small town is literally surrounded by
the Gulf of Mexico and miles of snow white, sandy beaches. Englewood is
split between Charlotte and Sarasota Counties with 48,000 yearly
inhabitants�which more than triples in size during its� peak winter
season. Here in Englewood, residents and visitors from around the world can
be mesmerized by the tropical sea breezes, and experience the excitement of
a peaceful, leisure way of life.
The vicinity of the three
international airports � Fort Myers, Sarasota, and Tampa � offer perfect
national and overseas travel connections. Englewood is also directly
connected to US 41 and Interstate 75, our North and South connections on the
West Coast of Florida. Several water ports serve as the mecca for the
gateway to the Gulf of Mexico.
Shopping can be found
everywhere � from Sarasota to Fort Myers to Tampa, from small boutiques,
tourist shops, antique stores, local art and crafts, first-class department
stores to outlet malls. Dining experiences are plentiful from fast
foods, fresh seafood, grilled steaks, fresh salads, variety of tropical
drinks, to the discriminating palates, there is the �perfect� menu for you.
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Englewood ~ where
�Paradise is Found!� has so much to offer, besides mile long sandy beaches,
and a myriad of sport activities. Whether you play 18 holes of Golf on one
of the numerous Golf Courses or experience the thrill world�s best fishing,
Englewood will exceed your expectations.
The influence of the Gulf of Mexico stops
extreme temperatures in the summer and in the winter. The average yearly
temperature is at 76� F (24� C). The average temperature in the cooler month
of January is at 65� F
(18� C) and in the hottest month of July at 82� F
(28� C). These temperatures are ideal for work and leisure time.
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Welcome
to the Paradise of Golfing !
An unique
paradise for golf course communities awaits you with some of the best
greens and fairways in Englewood. Over twenty golf courses are within a
twenty minute drive by car. Did you know that Florida undisputedly keeps
the first position in the hit parade of Golf Destinations with its 2600
Golf Courses?
Built on previous
swampland, most fairways have the characteristics of being quite long, very
technical, to having many bunkers, as well as a myriad of water obstacles.
Despite all of this, they are not more difficult to play than the European
Golf Courses. It is not unusual to meet an sunbathing alligator admiring
your expert swing, turtles walking over your green, or a herd of young, wild
boars on a nearby rough.
Handicap is not
needed on all golf courses ~ however, an electrical cart is mandatory!
Despite
of all that: These Courses
are not more difficult to play than the European Golf Courses. On all
these fantastic courses you will meet an animal world,
which stands for their own. The alligators are sunbathing at the lakes and
admire your swing
as an expert.
It can also happen that a turtle walks over your green or a herd of young
wild boars are enjoying themselves in the nearby rough. Despite all these
"natural happenings" all Golf Courses in this area are maintained
extremely well and represent themselves as unique paradises of exotic
beauty.
By the way - a Handicap is not needed on all Courses -
however an electrical cart is mandatory!
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