7 AM
Shark Tooth & Fossil Hunting
Blind Pass Beach · Family
Blind Pass between Englewood and Manasota Key is productive for fossilized shark teeth and other Gulf Coast fossils — best at low tide.
8 AM
Manasota Beach Morning Walk
Mid-island Manasota Beach Park · Family
The mid-island county park beach is usually empty on weekday mornings — shells, shorebirds and zero commercial interruption.
9 AM
Stump Pass Kayaking
Stump Pass State Park · Family
Launch from the Stump Pass state park ramp and paddle the pass and adjacent lagoons — gopher tortoises on the beach, dolphins in the pass.
3 PM
Stone Crab Boats Return (Oct–May)
Englewood area docks · Family
Charlotte County stone crab boats work the nearshore waters — the afternoon return is the time to buy direct from dockside dealers in season.
7:26 PM
sun-timed
Gulf Sunset — Manasota Key
Englewood Beach · Sunset
The quietest Gulf barrier island sunset between Venice and Boca Grande — the same horizon as the more famous beaches, almost none of the visitors.
Englewood Beach Spring Arts Festival
Annual juried art event at Englewood Beach — paintings, photography and sculpture by regional artists in the Englewood park area.
Taste of Englewood
The annual community food event in Englewood proper — local restaurants and food vendors showcasing Charlotte County seafood and cuisine.
see you out there
Real recurring local happenings — schedules can change, so check the venue. Sun-timed events track each day’s real sunset and the countdown runs on the live local clock.