Build your Florida home in Gulf Cove only 15 minutes from the "blue water" Englewood Beaches of Manasota Key. Gulf Cove is not deed restricted and membership is optional in the homeowners' association which cares for the community's private Gulf Cove Park and private boat ramp. Launch your boat into the Myakka River which leads to Charlotte Harbor and on to the Gulf of Mexico. Not in Scrub Jay area per Charlotte County Scrub Jay Permit Boundary Map. Public water available. OTHER AREA INFO: There are more than 24 public and semi-private golf courses within the greater Port Charlotte/Punta Gorda area. Port Charlotte is located on the Gulf Coast of Southwest Florida, approximately 4 miles southwest of 1-75 off Exit 170. By sea, Port Charlotte is located on Charlotte Harbor about 30 minutes from Port Boca Grande and only minutes from Punta Gorda's historic Fisherman's Village with its shops, galleries, boutiques, restaurants and museum. The charming downtown area of Punta Gorda features quaint cafes, restaurants, and art galleries. Conveniently located approximately 50 miles from Sarasota, 24 miles from Fort Myers, 125 miles from Orlando and Disney World, and approximately 45 minutes to the Southwest Florida International Airport.