Florida's Port Charlotte, Manasota Key, Gasparilla Island & Punta Gorda

Filled with practical information and enticing facts that make it fun to read. It's easy to find what you're looking for, whether it be suggestions for finding the best food, lodging, kayaking, fishing, or shopping; even driving directions are included.  After a detailed introduction to Tampa and Florida's West Coast, the guide focuses on Charlotte Harbor, Port Charlotte, Punta Gorda, Gasparilla Island and the Out Islands, such as Boca Grande. Following are reviews of the guide to all of Florida's West Coast from which this is drawn:  

"This new edition of Walton's comprehensive guide is a must for visitors." --Bon Voyage  

"It was very knowledgeable. Told about most of the activities going on in the area." -- Beverly McChesney  

"Chelle Koster Walton's third edition of Tampa Bay & Florida's West Coast is out, and it updates all the basics on accommodations, restaurants, natural areas and historic sites alike. This adventure-oriented guide outlines the best in inland and water trips, includes museums and shopping, and provides an outdoor focus and budget-minded focus which will appeal to trip planners." -- Midwest Book Review  

"A full update of this popular guidebook, previously called the Adventure Guide to Florida's West Coast. This book takes in all the cities, towns, nature preserves, wilderness areas and sandy beaches that grace the Sunshine State's western shore. Covers Tampa Bay to Naples and Everglades National Park to Sanibel Island. Canoeing the Everglades, hiking on Gasparilla Island, exploring the history of Tampa's Ybor City - it's all here!" -- Amazon reviewer