Like the many communities set along Florida's Gulf Coast, Englewood offers a lifestyle that includes a wide array of waterfront attractions and amenities. But its 20,000 residents also appreciate the community's Old Florida feel. "It's a laidback vibe on the waterfront," says Leslie Brown, a local Realtor with Keller Williams Realty Gold's Sand Dollar Home Team. "We advertise shopping, dining, fishing and boating, but we have a lot of natural spaces. If you want to experience Florida as it was, this is the place." Englewood is also resilient, having dealt with the impact of multiple hurricanes in recent years, including two in 2024. "Hurricanes Helene and Milton really set us back, but we are 'Englewood Strong' and will come back better than ever," says Kathy Damewood of the RE/MAX Alliance Group, who has been an Englewood Realtor since 1989. "There is still storm cleanup going on, but we have made great progress."
Old Englewood Village is a family friendly community with plenty of character.
Many Englewood residents are just a short golf cart drive from the beach.
Live music and beautiful weather draw a crowd at Culture Coffee in East Englewood.
Old Englewood Village is located right on Lemon Bay, making it a boater's paradise.
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Boating and nearby Englewood Beach
Proximity to the water means nautical adventures are a big part of the Englewood lifestyle. "It's great for boaters to get out quickly to the Gulf of Mexico through Stump Pass," says Brown. "In addition to that, we have some of the best fishing in the world." Across Lemon Bay are Manasota Key's public beaches, including Englewood Beach, which features a 900-foot boardwalk fronting a white-sand beach. Other amenities include volleyball courts and horseshoe pits.
Lemon Bay is the site of several of Englewood's parks. The contoured landscape at Indian Mound Park is evidence of a prehistoric indigenous population that settled near Lemon Bay for its myriad resources, including the fish that were the staple of their diet. Visitors today can fish those same waters or explore them via the park's canoe/kayak launch. The park also features unpaved walking trails and is a popular spot to watch birds. Lemon Bay Park offers 210 acres of natural habitat on the shores of an aquatic preserve; it features trails with opportunities for birdwatching and a fishing pier.
Baseball diamonds, athletic courts and multipurpose fields highlight the amenities at the Englewood Sports Complex. Nearby, Ann & Chuck Dever Regional Park, which spans over 300 acres, is Charlotte County's premier recreational space. Myakka State Forest, with over 40 miles of trails, is about 5 miles from Englewood, as is the Myakka Pines Golf Club, a public course with 27 holes.
One of the more unique attribute of East Englewood is the ability to just hop on a boat and go.
Mansota Beach is a popular destination for Englewood residents.
Lemon Bay Park has miles of walking trails to enjoy nature and bird watching.
Pickellball is popular at Sarasota National, just West of Manasota.
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Old Englewood Village shopping district is the heart of the community
Central to the community's identity is Old Englewood Village, a quaint commercial district along Dearborn Street. The Englewood Community Redevelopment Association and the Old Englewood Village Association have worked together to maintain the village's charm and viability. "It's a neat little shopping and restaurant area, plus the site of the weekly in-season farmer's market, one of the best in the area," Damewood says. The market attracts thousands of regional visitors annually. "Cruisin' on Dearborn" is a year-round event that features a collection of classic cars revving up spectators as they make their way up and down the community's main thoroughfare on the first Saturday of every month. Dearborn Street is also the site of the annual Christmas Walk. Publix is just a few blocks away on Indiana Avenue, which becomes U.S. Highway 41 north of the community. Highway 41, also known as Tamiami Trial, is lined with big-box retailers and other shopping and dining options.
Englewood Farmers Market is a weekly event bring local vendors with produce and hand made crafts.
The shops along Dearborn St. create a charming and quaint shopping district in East Englewood.
Vino Loco Wine Bar is a popular spot in Old Englewood Village to enjoy some wine & tapas.
Manasota's local Publix is just up the street in Venice Village Shopping Center.
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Englewood is an arts-friendly community
Englewood Art Center is the highlight of several art-friendly businesses concentrated along Dearborn Street. The center, a division of Ringling College Continuing Studies, provides studio space for artists and features four galleries for exhibitions. It also hosts charity fundraisers. The Outdoor Gallery showcases the work of local artists at Pioneer Plaza and other venues throughout the year.
Several murals color the streets of Dearborn Street in Old Englewood Village.
The Old Florida Outdoor Center and Gallery on Dearborn Street has artsy & eclectic pieces.
Colorful storefronts draw in customers at East Englewood.
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Midcentury homes and newer golf course communities like Boca Royale
The median home price in Englewood is around $360,000, and the market's downward adjustment is a continuing trend. "The housing market is great for buyers," Damewood says. "Inventory is up significantly, and sellers are now willing to negotiate." Ranch-style and other midcentury designs are prominent among the single-family housing, mostly non-HOA homes with spacious yards and plenty of native greenery. Prices for established homes typically range from $200,000 to around $500,000. Contemporary homes in upscale gated and golf communities, like the golf course community of Boca Royale, are higher, ranging from $500,000 to nearly $1 million. Waterfront homes range from around $1.5 million along Lemon Bay to several million dollars on the barrier island of Manasota Key. Condos inland range from the low $100,000s to the low $400,000s while those on islands range from the low $400,000s to the mid-$800,000s. Insurance rates will reflect the risks of flooding and wind damage during hurricane season.
Old Englewood Village has rows of colorful ranch style homes off Bay Vista Blvd.
Many of the newer homes in the East Englewood have decorative arches and designer windows.
Many of the homes in Oyster Creek are right on the golf course in East Englewood.
Just across the bridge from Manasota is the waterfront community of Manasota Key.
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Top-rated districts in Sarasota, Charlotte counties
Most of the community is served by Sarasota County Public Schools, a district that Niche gives an A and rates as the second-best school district in the state. The southernmost part of Englewood is served by Charlotte County Public Schools, a district that earns an A-minus from Niche.
Englewood Elementary is an A rated school serving grades PreK-6th.
Located in Englewood, L.A. Ainger Middle School is an above average, public school.
Venice Senior High School in Venice FL is an A rated school with a winning athletics program.
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Easy access to HCA Florida Englewood Hospital
Englewood is one of the few Gulf Coast destinations that is not easily accessible from a major roadway. But that has its advantages. "Just because we are not on U.S. 41 – thus without all of that traffic – doesn't mean it's hard to get to where you are going," Damewood says. "Once you learn your way, you will find there are numerous routes to get to wherever you want to go." Residents have easy access to medical services at HCA Florida Englewood Hospital. Punta Gorda is about 25 miles away via U.S. 41. Downtown Sarasota is about 35 miles north via State Road 776, also known as Englewood Road, to Interstate 75; Sarasota International Airport is about 5 miles further.
Crime and weather in Englewood
Law enforcement in Englewood is split between the sheriff's departments of Sarasota and Charlotte County. According to the departments' data, Englewood's property crime rate is 7.36 incidents per 1,000 residents, less than half the statewide rate. The violent crime rate of .77 per 1,000 is even lower by comparison. Most residents are in Sarasota County, and they can find additional details and specific crime breakdowns in monthly reports from the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.
Like many Florida coastal communities, Englewood has a high risk of hurricanes, with several major storms in recent years. Flooding is also a risk, especially for areas closer to water.
On average, homes in Englewood, FL sell after 95 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Englewood, FL over the last 12 months is $349,990, down 7% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Tiffany Richmond boasts a decade-long career in real estate, holding a license since 2010. With a dual role as a property manager from the same year, she has a wealth of experience in managing various types of rental properties. Her professional affiliations include the National Association of Residential Property Managers (NARPM) and the Women's Council of Realtors, highlighting her commitment to excellence and professional development in the field. Serving Charlotte, Sarasota, and Manatee counties, Tiffany specializes in managing long-term, seasonal, and vacation rental homes, offering a comprehensive service package to property owners and tenants alike. Her expertise ensures that each property is managed with the utmost care and professionalism, reflecting her dedication to the industry and her clients' satisfaction.
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