Manasota Key in Englewood, Florida is still referred to as Southwest Florida’s “best kept secret,” though it isn’t as undiscovered as it used to be. Recently, Hurricane Ian hit this area hard, yet the Gulf Coast Floridians are resilient and aim to be prepared for this upcoming winter’s beach season.
Manasota Key is an 11-mile-long barrier Island off of Englewood, Florida. The key follows the Gulf Coast, and is located between Sarasota and Punta Gorda. Lemon Bay separates the key from the mainland and the key is accessible by two bridges. There are three public beaches on the key, and a very large preserve on the southern tip called Stump Pass Beach State Park. All along the key there are stretches of wild scenery but also a fun beach bar and restaurant scene at Englewood Beach.
