Sea turtles spend their entire lives at sea, except when they come ashore to lay their eggs. Considerable number of turtles come to the beaches of Florida to lay their eggs. And, the beaches in the Englewood area are no exception. The turtles start to come ashore in early May and the process of laying … Read more Sea Turtles Come to Englewood Beaches Every Summer
Manatees are interesting and mysterious creatures which have a habit of living just beneath the surface of the water. Sighting these amazing creatures has become a passion, and perhaps a bit of an obsession of ours. Manatees Are Social & Live In Family Groups We are always looking for new places to see them in … Read more Manatees
The alligator is one of the original inhabitants of Florida. It is also one of the most identifiable symbols of the State of Florida. out for sun and socialization! Thinking of Alligators… While the thought of gators living in close proximity to humans brings shivers to the spine of many, this creature is also a … Read more Florida Alligator
The Lemon Bay Conservancy was founded in 1971. According to the Conservancy’s website this non-profit organization is dedicated to: “…forever protect and preserve the natural features ofLemon Bay and its surrounding waters and uplands.” But this group does far more than simply raise money. They are strong advocates of protecting the environment in and around … Read more Lemon Bay Conservancy
Everglades National Park as a Florida mini-vacation is always a hit with those who are interested in a unique Florida nature experience. Booking a tour will ensure you see what you want with a guide who is experienced. Here is a good selection of different tours you can take. Everglades Sunset Located in south Florida, … Read more Everglades National Park
Cedar Point Environmental Park is a great place to spend a day or just a few hours. Located at 2300 Placida Road, the park is easily accessible from anywhere in the Englewood area. Cedar Point Environmental Park is not your usual Florida theme park. There are no wild rides, unless you count the play area, … Read more Cedar Point Environmental Park
Florida wildlife, in all of its many shapes and forms, is a big attraction for Judy and I. As I have said often in many of the pages of enjoy-englewood-florida.com, Judy is an avid and knowledgeable birdwatcher. (Visit her website at the bottom of this page.) But watching and enjoying the wide variety of birds … Read more Florida Wildlife