unincorporated community in Charlotte and Sarasota counties, Florida, United States
Englewood is a city with a bustling art community, authentic beach town atmosphere, and an abundance of aquatic activities on the Gulf of Mexico in Southwest Florida. In 2020, it was home to 21,000 people.
Englewood is enclosed on three sides by the Gulf of Mexico and the larger cities of Venice and Port Charlotte, which both have more shopping and action, but the beaches aren't as nice. Englewood has the necessities including Wal-Mart, Home Depot, Publix, and Bealls.
Folklore has it that in the 1920s, a candidate for mayor promised that if elected, he would guarantee to have the US 41 run through town. Venice and Port Charlotte took off instead.
Englewood is a 30-minute drive south from Sarasota/Bradenton Regional Airport (SRQ), a 60-minute drive north from Fort Myers Regional Airport (RSW), and a 75 minute drive south of Tampa International Airport (TPA).
Englewood is accessible from I-75 from exit 191 River Rd and to a lesser extent 193 Jacaranda Blvd.
You'll need to get a rental car from the airport as public transportation is nearly non-existent, and is impossible to use from town-to-town.
Popular entertainment includes the beach, restaurants, and a small shopping district located primarily along Dearborn Street.
Englewood isn't big on hotel chains, but it offers a variety of beach resorts.