Beaches:

Englewood Beach: Boardwalk, Rest Rooms, Showers, Picnic Tables, BBQ's, Kids Playground, Volleyball, Horse Shoe Toss, Excellent Beach for Swimming, Walking and Shell Collecting, Restaurants 50 yards from Beach. Small cost for car parking.
Englewood Middle Beach, (Blind Pass): Beautiful scenic coastline ideal for swimming, fishing and shell collecting. Rest  rooms and showers. Free parking.
Stump Pass: Over one mile of beach, excellent for swimming, walking and collecting shells.
Manasota Beach: This 14 acre stretch of beach  and sand dunes has BBQ's, picnic tables (sheltered), Rest rooms and showers, board walk. The beach is approx 3 miles north of Middle beach in Englewood.
Boca Grande & Gasparillo Island: A scenic drive to three beautiful beaches in a gorgeous location. BBQ's, picnic tables, rest rooms and showers. Small fee for parking (around $2 for day). The Loose Caboose is worth a visit for lunch in the small town.