Englewood An easy-going lifestyle Located on the beautiful Lemon Bay, off the coast of the Gulf of Mexico, Englewood is just a short 85-mile trip away from metropolitan Tampa Bay, 90 miles north of Naples, and only 50 miles north of Fort Myers. Englewood is easily accessible from U.S. Business 41 and Interstate 75. You can also find attractions in neighboring cities of Venice and North Port that offers something for everyone. Englewood, Fla., has been called the "Gem of the Suncoast," "the Heart of the Suncoast," "a bit of Heaven on Earth," "a place unspoiled by high rises and high prices," and "where the livin' is easy," yet it still remains one of Florida's best kept secrets - a secret about which more and more Floridians and "up north" tourists are learning. Englewood and its year-round residents retain the easy-going lifestyle of a small, close-knit community, which invites family and special guests back each season to revel in the secret it holds dear. This unspoken secret emanates throughout Englewood, a community of communities, setting comfortably on an area straddling two counties, harbored by several small islands and magnificent beaches in a tropical setting. While nourishing its small town atmosphere, Englewood also rises to the demands of growth and modernization, keeping up with new ideas and ways to maintain its way of life. Englewood is a beach community that thrives on its cultural events, nature parks, beaches, fishing, boating, and so much more. Englewood Beach Englewood Beach is Charlotte County's only gulf beach. Located along County Road 776 (Beach Road) near the Charlotte-Sarasota County line, with light-colored sand and sea oats growing along the dune line it is a beautiful beach. For those who want the privacy of a more secluded beach, Stump Pass, a state recreation area, is located just past Englewood Beach at the end of the road. By walking on a short path through beautiful trees and vegetation, beachgoers will see many small types of wildlife before coming to a white sand beach. For the Shopper and hungry person there are shops and restaurants within short driving distance of the beach. Englewood Beach is open from 6 a.m. until 11 p.m. Facilities include freshwater showers, picnic tables and sheltered great for barbecues. Parking is $1 per day, seven days a week. No lifeguards are on duty. Englewood Community Hospital Since 1985, Englewood Community Hospital has been serving area residents and visitors to the area with a comprehensive array of healthcare services, with the latest technology, and a compassionate, family-like atmosphere.