I guess you should ask how long you are looking to stay and what activities are you intrested in. I don't know much about Lettuce Lake other then I have passed it on the way to and from Arcadia. That park and others in that area are a good ride from the beaches. Golf courses are plentiful here in SW Fla. and vary in price from expensive to fair. It also depends on the time of year you are here. If you want to be close to the beaches, bike trails, you need to look from Englewood to Sarasota. The state parks are nice but you had better start booking for the winter now. Also if you enjoy a more cultured life and I don't mean to offend anyone then Sarasota, Venice and Fort Meyers may be for you. I am refering to stage shows. concerts, etc.