Boca
Grande Cape Coral Englewood Fort
Myers Manasota Key
North Port Osprey
Pine Island
Port Charlotte Punta
Gorda Rotonda Sanibel/Captiva Venice Warm Mineral Springs
Manasota Key
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Manasota Key is an enchanting barrier island just off the coast of
Englewood where there are few high-rises and no traffic lights, just a two-lane road and pristine
beaches. To the south, Manasota Key is bordered by Lemon Bay and its many rookeries and mangrove
islands where the manatees and dolphins are found in abundance. In the middle of the key, the
historic buildings of the Hermitage Artist Retreat offer a tranquil setting for writers, composers,
visual artists and more as they soak in the sun and solitude to nourish their creative juices.
Blind Pass Beach, where the Hermitage sits, is one of the most peaceful, secluded beaches to be
found. The north end has private homes on one-acre lots, tucked behind lush tropical foliage.
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County
Schools
Sarasota County
Administration
(941) 486-2163
Charlotte County
Administration
(941) 255-0808
Englewood Elementary
School
(941) 474-3247
Myakka River
Elementary (941)
697-7111
Vineland Elementary
School
(941) 697-6600
LA Ainger Middle School
(941) 697-5800
Lemon Bay High School
(941) 474-7702
Heritage Christian Academy
(941) 474-5884
Parks &
Recreation
We are blessed with 4 beautiful beaches and
abundant parks. For more information, please contact the appropriate county department.
Sarasota County Parks &
Recreation (941)
316-1172
Charlotte County Parks &
Recreation
(941) 627-1628
Health
Care
You’ll find 24 hour quality health care at the
Englewood Community Hospital, located on Medical Blvd., just off Pine Street. Englewood also offers several
walk-in clinics, and the Bon Secours-St. Joseph accredited system of health care. Venice, just north of
Englewood is home to Venice Regional Hospital.
Licenses
To register your car or boat, contact the
Property Tax Office at:
Charlotte County Annex
6868 San Casa Drive
Englewood, FL 34224
www.charlottecountyfl.com
(941) 474-7775
Sarasota South County Annex
4000 S. Tamiami Trail
Venice, FL 34293
www.co.sarasota.fl.us
(941) 497-7394
Department of Motor Vehicles:
Charlotte County
4300 Kings Highway
Port Charlotte,
FL
(941) 255-7408
Walk-ins welcome
Sarasota County
1212 Jacaranda Boulevard
Venice, FL
(941) 483-5995 for appointments
(941) 483-5999 for recorded info
Hours of operation are Tuesday - Friday, 7:00
a.m. until 6:00 p.m.
Reminder: You must
change your address within 30 days!
Call (800) 448-1002 for more information.
Hunting & Freshwater
Fishing:
The Sarasota County Tax Collector is the agent of the Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission (FWC) and
the Department of Environmental Protection for the sale of freshwater and saltwater fishing licenses, vessel
fishing licenses, hunting licenses, game management permits, lifetime and 5-year licenses. There is also
detailed information for disabled resident's fishing and hunting licenses on the FWC Web site.
Quick Reference
A valid license is required by all citizens who
intend to hunt or fish in Florida. The only exceptions are:
1. Residents 65 or older.
2. Children under the age of
16.
3. Disabled residents can obtain a
special exemption card free of charge.
4. A Florida resident who is a
member of the US Armed Forces and is not stationed in Florida, while at home on leave for less than 30
days.
5. Residents who have been accepted by
the Florida Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services as a client for retardation and developmental
services.
Salt Water
Fishing
In addition to the above, exceptions include:
1. Residents fishing in saltwater
from land or from a structure fixed to land.
2. Anyone fishing from a pier which
has been issued a pier saltwater license.
You may obtain fishing licenses at bait & tackle, some retail stores and the county tax
offices.
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