Neighborhoods near Vineland Elementary School in Rotonda West, FL

Coastal beauty and a laid-back lifestyle await on Don Pedro Island. "It’s a community like no place else,” says Lisa Halpin, a Realtor with Palm Island Properties Incorporated who has sold several properties in the area. “It’s island living similar to the Bahamas or Hawaii, but right here in Florida.” The area is actually made up of three islands

Charlotte County's Little Gasparilla Island stands as one of the few remaining remote islands off Florida’s coast, offering an escape from crowds and commercialization. Accessible only by boat, the island is car-free, with no paved roads and no retail. Its history traces back to the 1960s, when a dangerous hurricane led to the merging of the

Placida is known for its easy access to boating, beaches and sandbars on southwest Florida's Gulf Coast. This former fishing village holds on to the "old Florida" vibe that defines Charlotte County's coastal communities. "It's not super high-end; it's a comfortable place to live," says Amy Mendez, broker associate with Century 21 Sunbelt Realty,

A neighborhood within Englewood, a city split by Charlotte and Sarasota counties, South Englewood is on the Charlotte side, delivering the best of what the suburbs offer: residential streets lined with single-family homes and plenty of stores, parks and restaurants. However, residents here get something many others in the county don’t. "The main

There are plenty of open lots and new construction in Englewood East. "It’s a nice community with easy access to beaches, golf and shopping,” says Lisa Halpin, a Realtor with Palm Island Properties Inc., who has sold several homes in Englewood. While residents can quickly hop on Florida state Road 776 to get around the area, the neighborhood has a

Nestled along Lemon Bay just south of Englewood in Charlotte County, Grove City offers a slow-paced lifestyle. “It’s not a busy place,” says Phyllis Rollo, a longtime area resident and Realtor for Keller Williams Coastal Living. "People go down there for the seclusion." This Gulf Coast community has an Old Florida vibe, with the added benefit of

Rotonda, FL is a circular planned community on the Gulf Coast with new homes and golf courses. Residents enjoy nearby beaches, tarpon fishing, and shopping in Englewood. The area has highly rated schools and social clubs.