Metrosexual in Punta Gorda (PG): where to shop, dine and have fun (Sarasota: apartment)

[vegasboy]

Hi there All

OK, I've bought a condo in PG, but I'm young, love shopping, restaurants, large apartment stores, malls, name brand clothing shops, lots of people and love the city vibe.

Please don't tell me I bought in the wrong place. I'm well informed on where I bought and visited PG recently.

I will only be visiting there four or five times a year and then stay for about four to five days at a time as a 'time out' period from my work.

Please be so kind to list some good places in a radius of about an hour's drive where I can experience some good city life with names of good malls etc.

Thanks.

[FLBob]

Head north to Sarasota. You'll find everything you need for entertainment in Sarasota.

Around Clark and 41 is an area known as Gulf Gate. Here you'll find about 3 square blocks of bars and restaurants and shops. It's a quick hop from here to Siesta Key.

Just a bit further north on Ringling Drive there is Saint Armands Cir. where you'll find over 100 stores and restaurants. Here you can shop, eat , drink, and hang out on the beach.