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.

My wife and I booked a 4 hour Inshore charter with Captain Justin. From the time we met him he…read morecouldn't of been more genuine or accommodating. We spent the morning going to several spots catching everything from Red fish, Snook, Speckled Trout, Jacks, and even Catfish. He is a great guide and Captain but more important he is good person.

My wife and I recently visited Punta Gorda and had the pleasure of fishing with Justin from High…read moreTide Charters. THE DAY WAS PERFECT! Justin worked his butt off the entire time. He was very personable, professional, and knowledgeable. Bottom line, the man knows how to fish, and wants you to catch fish. My wife is a beginner when it comes to fishing, but you would never have known it with his expert guidance. He knows how to teach, a rare commodity these days, and he has plenty of patience. When the fish weren't biting, he was sharing his love and knowledge of the area. He's more than happy to answer questions about the area, not just about fishing. I've been fishing my entire life, and this was one of the most enjoyable trips I've been on. I'm sure we will charter him again on our next visit, and so should you. He's a stand up guy/guide who you can comfortably put your faith in. I think the only question he could answer was, "why do mullet jump?" Seriously though, look no further than High Tide Fishing Charters, you will not be disappointed.

There were four of us and what a fantastic time we had!!! It was GREAT we are planning on another…read morelocal cruise.

We selected the cruise to Cabbage Key on 6/21 with the King Fisher Fleet. It was fantastic. The…read morecrew Alan, Glen, and Jill provided safety instructions and shared lots of history about the Punta Gorda area. They are very knowledgeable and answered any questions. I learned that this fleet is family owned which shows the investment and support to the area and to Fisherman's Village. Our crew was 5 star and certainly gave us reason to return and go on another cruise with this company. Cudos to our crew, the KingFisher Fleet, and Fisherman's Village for rebuilding the Wharf to enhance the community and give visitors and locals a place to eat, shop, take cruises that is part of Florida vacation destinations.

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

Caught no fish and captain tried to fight another boat. Very unprofessional. Never ever again.read more

In the army!!!! Bet you were only a chef and never saw a minutes action...if that was my kid you'd…read morebe able to cast a fishing pole again, promise.....big brave bully