The gulf side has always been better, unfortunately the northeasterners have discovered it so much of the friendlyness and charm is disappearing.No. I was just down there for a week to see my sweet non asshole Granny. Port Charlotte, Sarasota, Punta Gorda Fort Myers, and Marco Island were all the stops. I wanted to sign off on my kids and quit my job by the time I had to had back up here. It was absolutely perfect the whole week.