Southwest Florida Gulf Coast Fun Here in beautiful Southwest Florida, late fall, winter and into early spring, is the time of the year for Gulf Coast Fun when Southwest Florida’s beaches and attractions are visited the most. Whether it is the beaches at Siesta Key, Boca Grande, Englewood Beach or marinas like Laishley Park, the increase of temperature and sunnier days … Keep reading... about Southwest Florida Gulf Coast Fun
Local Interest
Punta Gorda Air Show 2017
Punta Gorda Air Show 2017 Information about the Punta Gorda Air Show 2017. The Punta Gorda Airport will again be hosting the Florida International Air Show October 13-15, 2017. This all-volunteer event that has raised over $2.9 million dollars for charity, and this year will be bigger than ever. Because of the Airport expansion the new layout for the event will dramatically … Keep reading... about Punta Gorda Air Show 2017
Charlotte County Sewer Expansion
County Commissioners have approved a wastewater expansion (Charlotte County Sewer Expansion) plan that will bring sewer service to about 15,000 homes on Mid-Charlotte County. The ten year, $200 million project will connect homes in the Spring Lake area and then move on to the section around the Ackerman and Countryman waterways. Homes in the Spring Lake area should be … Keep reading... about Charlotte County Sewer Expansion
Sarasota and Venice New Year’s Eve
With New Year's Eve just a day away, you may still be wondering what you will do to ring in 2016 in Sarasota and Venice. For those in Sarasota and Venice, there is quite the selection of events to choose from. However, if you're looking for the "hot" spots, we've listed a few of our favorites below. NEW YEAR'S EVE: Downtown Sarasota Pineapple Drop When: 1:30 PM to … Keep reading... about Sarasota and Venice New Year’s Eve
Southwest Florida Beaches Clean Up
On Saturday, September 19, Ocean Conservancy will sponsor its 30th International Coastal Clean Up Day of Southwest Florida beaches. Friends, neighbors and all those who enjoy a clean, safe, enjoyable beach are encouraged to join in the effort. Get to know others who love Florida’s beaches and help keep our beaches beautiful. You can make new friends who have similar interests … Keep reading... about Southwest Florida Beaches Clean Up
National Lighthouse Day
August 7 is National Lighthouse Day to help remember the beacons that helped guide sailors since the first was built in Boston in 1716. In Florida, only 30 still light the way on its 1,350 mile coastline. In our area, there are two on Gasparilla Island, just south of Boca Grande. The one farthest south helps boaters find their way through Boca Grande Pass, the entrance way to … Keep reading... about National Lighthouse Day
Todd Rundgren: Global Tour 2015 in Englewood, FL
Todd Rundgren, Live in Englewood, FL This is a fun venue in Englewood, FL. Every seat is great. Small, but not cramped. Refreshments are incredibly reasonable for such a venue. Saw Dave Mason there and it was a great show. I can't wait for this one. Details Date:August 22 Time:6:30 pm - 10:00 pm Venue Englewood Event Center3069 S. McCall Rd Englewood, FL 34224 United … Keep reading... about Todd Rundgren: Global Tour 2015 in Englewood, FL
GHOSTS OF CHARLOTTE COUNTY
By Debra Mann, REALTOR, Suncoasteam Realty Contact Debra: 941-626-0744, debra@suncoasteam.com With Halloween approaching, thoughts of things that go “bump in the night” come to mind. There are a couple of fun things happening in the Punta Gorda/ Port Charlotte area that you might want to check out this week! The Mid-County Library on Forrest Nelson Blvd in Port Charlotte has a … Keep reading... about GHOSTS OF CHARLOTTE COUNTY
SALTY PAWS ~ A PET PARADISE FOR DOG & CAT LOVERS
By Debra Mann, REALTOR, Suncoasteam Realty Contact Debra: 941-626-0744, debra@suncoasteam.com If you are a pet owner or looking for that special gift for a pet lover you know, forget about the run of the mill, chain pet stores & head down to Salty Paws, located in Fisherman’s Village in beautiful Punta Gorda, Florida!! (1200 W Retta Esplanade) This unique store has … Keep reading... about SALTY PAWS ~ A PET PARADISE FOR DOG & CAT LOVERS
Remembering Charlie
Ten years ago, on Friday the 13th, 2004, Hurricane Charlie hit Punta Gorda and Port Charlotte. To say the least, it was devastating. The eye of the storm drove directly up Charlotte Harbor, damaging homes in Punta Gorda Isles, businesses and homes in the downtown area and across the river in Port Charlotte, doing almost as much. Deep Creek, a section of Punta Gorda was an … Keep reading... about Remembering Charlie