Non friendly and uneducated staffing. Poor choice or selection from others that are local to the…read morearea.

The guy working Saturday morning after the Fourth of July was a complete jerk. Was rude and very…read morediscourteous to all of the patrons that would come in and go.

This is a wonderful store! The staff is delightful! We loved all the choices and price ranges fit…read moreanyone! They absolutely do not try to upsell you! Which we appreciate! We got exactly what we needed and a few extra things!

Great place in the people were so friendly. It was a pleasure to go in there. Get what I needed…read more There's an overwhelming amount of stuff you wouldn't even know you needed until you walk through the store. If you haven't been there, I feel bad for you.

Do NOT come to the playground here with children…read more Aside from the non fenced shoreline with alligator warning signs on them (doubt that is a huge issue, but dont risk it) the building right next to it is filled with homeless guys generally up to no good. It is NOT SAFE. I went with my child on a walk from sun seeker and tried to pay them no mind, but one man on a bike rolled up and started snapping photos of my daughter. When we grabbed her to hide her from the camera he got verbally aggressive demanding we pose for him and "smile pretty"and kept pressing us as we covered her and kept saying no. It was creepy and so upsetting. And yes, it was 100% a guy being creepy about a child, not a misunderstanding. Im from LA and my skin is not thin, im used to homeless literally everywhere and kicking myself for letting my guard down because this the town I grew up in and it is generally safe, this area in particular has always been sketchy though so maybe its my bad for thinking things had changed from 35 years ago. We called the police afterwards and he was thankfully (apparently!) thrown in jail because he had a list of other things combined with our issue, but those are the sorts of guys hanging out there. He was buddies with all the men at that building and they outnumber you.

Cute little park right on the water in Port Charlotte. Looks like the park folks have invested in…read morethe pier and nice walkway. They also have a sort of canoe launch. I most enjoyed the views from shore of the water fowl and the long walk out on pier.

A perfect way to start the holiday season. No better way to see Punta Gorda's excellent canal side…read moreChristmas decorations, while enjoying their popular holiday concoction, "Jingle Juice". Kingfisher had three boats operating and the coordination between departures and returns was very efficient and accommodating. The boarding process could not have been easier or better. Capt. Glenn and mates, Susanne and Robbie were excellent hosts. Money well spent.

We Do This Every Year What a great way to spend an evening…read moreat the holidays. We have made this an annual family event. The cruise departs from the docks at Fishermens Village. They have two different cruises at night. Both go through some canals in Punta Gorda to view the waterfront homes that are really decorated. One cruise also takes you out into the bay to watch the sunset. The Xmas lights only cruise is about an hour long and the sunset cruise adds another hour. Right after the boat leaves the dock, the on-board bar opens with wine, soda, cocktails, beer, water, coffee and snacks. The captain, we had Sam, tells passengers about some local history, what we're looking at, etc. The mates, Kathy and Sue, are very willing to take photos for you and are fast to serve drinks and snacks. As is usually the case, we did see some dolphins race along with us for a bit as we travel out in the bay. The captain 'parks' and slowly spins the boat around as the sun sets so everyone has a good view and can snap great pics. Then he starts back to the canals and times it just right so it's dark enough to appreciate the lights. We think the price is fair for a cruise and will do it again in years to come.

Gilchrist Park has a way of feeling alive even on a cool winter morning. I arrived around 9am on a…read moreSunday expecting a quiet start, but the place was already humming with tennis players, dog walkers, and people easing into the day along the Harborwalk. The breeze off the water made everything feel crisp and unhurried. The public restrooms were open, clean, and very welcome after my morning coffee, which is not something you can take for granted in a waterfront park. Parking is probably tight when there is an event, but on this visit it was easy enough to slip into a spot and enjoy the shoreline without any stress. The view of the bridges was especially lovely, stretching across the wide river with a kind of quiet confidence. From here you really appreciate how much engineering went into building and maintaining them, and how gracefully they connect the two sides of the harbor. The seagulls added their own bit of drama. They were unusually active, circling and calling, and once they noticed I was eating a sandwich they fell into formation behind me like a feathery escort. It was a little unnerving to feel so closely monitored, as if I had wandered into a Hitchcock audition. [Review 1589 of 2025 - 2170 in Florida - 25139 overall]

This 11 acre park is named for Governor Albert Gilchrist, a real estate broker, surveyor, and…read morepolitical leader and one of the founding fathers of the City. Gilchrist grew up in Georgia and came to Punta Gorda as surveyor. Governor Gilchrist first served on the City Council, then in the State Legislature before becoming the 20th Governor of Florida from 1909 to 1913. Upon his death, Governor Gilchrist established a $5,000 endowment to the City for the provision of ice cream to all the children of Punta Gorda on Halloween. This tradition still continues today with the help of community sponsors. The park is located at 400 W. Retta Esplanade in historic Punta Gorda, Gilchrist Park runs along the waterfront between the downtown and Fishermen's Village. In the the park you get a view of Charlotte Harbor. Park amenities include a large pirate themed playground, basketball, tennis and pickleball courts, fishing pier (closed), gazebo, picnic pavilions, and open green space. In the center of the park along the water there is a large statue of Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de Leon memorializing when he came ashore as the first European in this area in the 16th century. The statue was donated by the Royal Order of Ponce de Leon Conquistadors,an organization "dedicated to the preservation of the Spanish heritage of Charlotte County and Florida." The statue was dedicated on March 27, 2005. Weddings, craft shows and concerts are some of the events held in the park. Also located within the park is the Bayfront Center operated by the YMCA of Charlotte County. This facility hosts YMCA programs including a sailing center. The YMCA rents this waterfront facility.

At dawn we drift where the still reeds sigh, Silver line…read morekissing a blushing sky. Egrets stitch light through the cypress air, Herons pause--like thoughts we share. An alligator glides, old moon on the tide, Ancient eyes watching love pass by. Cast after cast, the world slows its breath-- Hooked not on fish, but the hush of this depth. Hand in hand where the water remembers, We fall in love with the day's soft embers.

We got to see an alligator in the pond swim around. Worth the quick trip just for this!read more

The boat was nice and the fish were biting but then he yelled at me and tried to fight my 11 year…read moreold son.

Brock Horner is a trash human being. A danger on the waters to other boaters when he's being…read morereckless. He hates being called out then targets the people who are alone while he's with friends to make himself look good. Avoid this guy at all cost. Go with someone who is not going to put you and yours at risk of being hurt or worse because he has problems controlling his emotions and boards others boats while being a threat to them. This guy is going to get himself killed or his guest when he boards the wrong boat.