Discover Southwest Florida

Come see the Florida locals love.

Beaches, backroads, boating, wildlife and the little places that make Southwest Florida feel like home.

Your sunshine.

Your adventure.

Our paradise.

Pack your curiosity

Start with a sunny stop

Short, useful adventures with local tips you can actually use—no long speeches and no hard sell.

Choose your next field trip

One coast. So many personalities.

From Englewood’s easygoing charm to Punta Gorda’s harbor views, every Southwest Florida community has its own story.

Englewood

Beach days, Dearborn Street and Old Florida charm

Manasota Key

Quiet shoreline, sea turtles and sunset walks

Boca Grande

Island streets, history and timeless Gulf style

Venice

Shark teeth, downtown strolls and waterfront living

Rotonda West

Golf, green space, canals and neighborhood life

Wellen Park

Trails, community events and a fresh town center

Port Charlotte

Waterways, parks and everyday local favorites

Punta Gorda

Harbor views, historic streets and weekend fun

Quick local update

The Sunshine Report

A fast, friendly look at what’s happening around town—from a new local stop to the Florida facts people wish they knew sooner.

Follow the sunshine

Native Floridian
Local guide
Realtor®

Meet your local guide

Hi, I’m Janet.

I live local, sell local and genuinely love showing people why Southwest Florida feels like one big extended family.

Field Trips with Janet is where I share the places, answers and everyday discoveries that make life here special. And when your adventure turns into a move, you’ll already have a trusted local expert in your corner.

Until our next adventure

Keep chasing the sunshine!

Janet Shawen, PA Your Sunshine State Realtor ☀️