Harbor Lakes RV, Port Charlotte, FL

Harbor Lakes RV Resort, located in Port Charlotte, FL is an Encore resort and, as most of their holdings, is populated by permanent residents living either in rv’s or park models. The majority of rv sites have been converted to park models; close to 75% of the sites are now park models.
Interestingly, the ‘resort’ (locution of the day and euphemism) has abnormally wide streets, equivalent to a three lane road, so maneuvering a 45’ coach with a tow was effortless, including backing into our site. Note that both ‘standard’ and ‘premium’ sites are dirt and grass with a cement patio(some without a concrete patio). This is an old park and it shows its age with old narrow concrete pads. On the ‘elite’ sites the concrete pads are still intact, level and include a concrete patio with picnic table. FHU is provided and the 50 amp electric is stable.
Although old the park has worked to keep the grounds reasonably clean and landscaped; they do not have irrigation so the grass survives as best it can in the sandy Florida soil.
The physical plant is pleasant with the buildings well maintained. There is a billiards building with two billiard tables. The main complex houses the recreation hall, large enough to hold a large gathering for social, dancing, entertaining, etc. It also contains a library. In addition is the laundry room, well kept and clean. The bathrooms/showers, leading to the expansive sparkling pool and hot tub, have been updated with slate tile on walls and floors and is clean. 
Located in Port Charlotte, FL it is convenient to Myakka River State Park and the beaches of Englewood and home to off-shore racing.
There is WiFi available on a per diem charge and no cable(we did not use their WiFi and assume that since it is an up charge that one can stream movies). We used our Pixel phone as a hotspot coupled to our Winegard ConnecT antenna&router and used our Winegard Rayzor Automatic local over-the-air antenna to receive numerous local TV stations in HD. We no longer subscribe to Directv since WiFi internet access provides more on demand variety and an improved experience.
The Takeaway: a layover spot and a convenient place to stay while exploring Myakka River State Park (38 miles away). An older park dominated by park models, not a resort in the true sense; nevertheless offering updated shower and restrooms and a sparkling pool with easy access to/from I75. The extra wide streets are a welcome benefit as are the level concrete pads in the ‘elite’ category. WiFi cost is reasonable and over-the-air tv accesses numerous local channels in HD. Visited April 2019. Go to  www.rickpicks.com for other reviews, critiques and essays.