Englewood is located in the middle of Florida 's Suncoast and spans Charlotte and Sarasota counties. The tropical beaches and gentle climate create an appealing community atmosphere for an array of outdoor activities. In addition, the Englewood area offers year-round cultural events, resplendent parks and recreational facilities.

Beachcombing along the area's beaches offers a thrilling adventure. Along with shells and driftwood, prehistoric shark's teeth are readily found buried in the sand. Manasota Key, one of several of Englewood 's barrier islands, is a 14-acre stretch of beaches, dunes, sea oats, and nesting turtles