Rotonda is a residential area that comprises a welcome mix of both residents and rental properties. Conveniently located near beaches, restaurants, supermarkets, shopping malls/outlets and the sea, it doesn't matter whether you are a golfer, fisherman, boater, sports enthusiast, shopaholic, sun-worshipper or just in search of peace and quiet - this is the place for you.

Rotonda is very tranquil, a place for relaxation built around lakes, waterways and magnificent golf courses. The area is a wildlife sanctuary full of cranes, turtles, egrets, butterflies and lots of beautifully coloured birds to name but a few of the residents. A bobcat or fox strolling down the golf cart track is no more unusual than an alligator or two sunning themselves on the banks of the waterways.

There are many activities in the area. Here are just a few:

Fishing - either freshwater or deep sea. And don't forget, this is the Tarpon fishing capital of the world
Tennis - courts have been built in the centre of Rotonda and are free to use
Baseball - watch the Charlotte Stone Crabs at Port Charlotte Stadium or the Tampa Bay Rays in spring training
Boating - the waterways are full of life and surprises. Dolphins, rays and manatees, pelicans and birds galore
Nature - this is a reserve so enjoy walking around. Binoculars and a camera are recommended.
Eating Out - in town of course, but on the water's edge is always memorable.
Golf - the numerous courses in the area make this one of the major activities.
The Beach - beautiful beaches where you can swim or hunt for pretty shells and shark’s teeth. Or just bask in the sunshine whilst enjoying the sound of the Gulf and the feel of the waves lapping around your toes.
Sunsets - going down to the beach to watch the spectacular sunset is a wonderful way to end the day.

For boaters, you might take a trip to secluded Don Pedro Island where picnic tables and barbecues are available.
Englewood beach, actually three beaches, has been completely reworked and is a few minutes easy drive away. With picnic and BBQ facilities, ample parking, restrooms, shaded tables and benches were you can take a picnic, and casual restaurants and a general store just across the road, it's a great fun venue.

Boca Grand is just a short car ride away or accessible by boat. The beaches are fine white sand and stretch for miles. Try a sunset on the beach at the South Beach bar and restaurant. Sit on the deck, which is on the beach and sip your cocktail while watching the sunset. Magic!

There are so many restaurants within easy reach that it is impossible to list them all, but they ensure that everyone’s tastes are catered for. Large supermarkets are about 5 minutes drive from any of the villas and a 24 hour supermarket and a shopping plaza is located close to the centre of Rotonda. Just to the east is busy Port Charlotte with its shopping mall (Dillards, Sears, Burdines and JC Penney are there), as well as hundreds of other stores, restaurants and facilities.

Other local attractions include places such as Boca Grande with its fine sandy beaches, turquoise sea and the quaint shops, Fisherman's Village down at Punta Gorda with restaurants and live entertainment. A little further afield are many places of interest such as Venice, Naples, Fort Myers, Sarasota (St. Armand’s Circle for great shopping) and, of course, the Everglades.

Rotonda is easy to reach from the following airports:

Fort Myers - 60 minutes
Miami - 3 hours
Orlando - 2 hours 30 minutes
Sarasota - 45 minutes
Tampa - 90 minutes

We hope that the above has given you the kind of information you are looking for. However, if you have any specifics that you would like to know about, please don't hesitate to contact us. We will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

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