43rd Annual Ad Softball World Series Plays Ball in Punta Gorda
Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach, FL — May 6, 2026 — Over 200 adult male and female slow-pitch softball players will be making their first trip to Charlotte County this October 18-22. Players will be representing major cities across the USA and Canada and team entries from France, Great Britain, Ireland and the Isle of Jersey are also expected […]
Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach Visitor & Convention Bureau Partners with Sunseeker to Host Hilton Worldwide Sales Conference
Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach, FL — April 7, 2026 — The Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach Visitor & Convention Bureau partnered with Sunseeker Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton, to host the Hilton Worldwide Sales Conference (HSC) in March 2026. Hilton selected the destination to give approximately 300 of its sales professionals firsthand experience with a new, large-scale Southwest […]
Grand Valley State University Students Serve Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach Community During Spring Break
Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach, FL — March 24, 2026 — The Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach Visitor & Convention Bureau recently welcomed 14 students with a group called “Students Leaving A Mark” (SLAM) from Grand Valley State University who chose to spend their spring break giving back through a service-learning experience. Rather than opting for a traditional spring […]
More Pure Florida in 2026: Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach Debuts Fresh Additions on Florida’s Gulf Coast
PUNTA GORDA/ENGLEWOOD BEACH, Fla. — (January 27, 2026) — Punta Gorda/ Englewood Beach, a charming small-town coastal destination, is set to unveil an exciting lineup of new tourism initiatives, openings and events, elevating the region’s appeal. Local Eats What has flown under the radar when Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach’s story is being told is that the local food scene is thriving — it’s community-driven but recognized by national and international culinary institutions. Voted the #2 Best Small-Town Food Scenes by 10Best, the Guide […]