Soldiers from McDill AFB parachuted into Charlotte Sports Park to deliver the American Flag on Opening Day, 2014. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1yNhZAh7b0 … Keep reading... about Opening Day Anthem
Things To Do & Places To Go
Tampa Bay Rays in Port Charlotte
The Tampa Bay Rays begin another season of spring training in Port Charlotte, FL on February 28, 2014 with a home game against the Baltimore Orioles who train in Sarasota. The Rays first full squad workout is scheduled for February 19 and Rays Fan Fest will be held on Saturday, February 22 at Tropicana Field. The move to Port Charlotte for the six weeks of spring training … Keep reading... about Tampa Bay Rays in Port Charlotte
Survivors: Beautiful and Extreme Adaptations
Mote Marine Aquarium On February 1, 2014, Mote Marine opened their new, limited time exhibit, Survivors: Beautiful and Extreme Adaptations. The exhibit features some of the strangest, most evolved, and impressive species that visitors will ever see. (Check out our photo gallery at the bottom of the page!) Many of the species are not native to Florida, which makes the exhibit … Keep reading... about Survivors: Beautiful and Extreme Adaptations
Holiday Season in Sarasota
While most of the country deals with freezing temperatures, icy roads, shoveling snow, and clearing off cars in the morning, residents in southwest Florida don't have those worries. Our biggest issues with the wintry weather revolves around decisions like wearing shorts vs long pants, shoes vs flip flops, and whether or not it will be too chilly to sit outside at dinner. It's … Keep reading... about Holiday Season in Sarasota
River City Grill 10 years after
Punta Gorda's River City Grill restaurant has celebrated its 10th year of business, serving delicious dinners to residents and visitors. Owner Doug Amaral opened this now city landmark to offer great dining at an affordable price and he succeeded! The restaurant has an inviting lounge and large, comfortable dining area. The menu is diverse and everything is well prepared. If … Keep reading... about River City Grill 10 years after
Rotonda West Woman’s Club Scholarship Fund
The Rotonda West Woman's Club raised money for their scholarship fund with a bake sale on November 2 at the Tringali Recreation Center in Englewood. The scholarships are aimed at adult continuing education and to a senior at Lemon Bay High School. For more information about the woman's club or any of the scheduled events, call 697-8758 or email cbjjarc@embarqmail.com. … Keep reading... about Rotonda West Woman’s Club Scholarship Fund
Old Monty’s is New Again
Monty's Restaurant Monty’s Restaurant and Pizzeria is returning to the original location after being destroyed by Hurricane Charley in 2004. They moved to temporary quarters in Punta Gorda Crossing Shopping Center and are finally rebuilding after all these years. … Keep reading... about Old Monty’s is New Again
PUNTA GORDA SULLIVAN STREET CRAFT FESTIVAL
By Debra Mann, REALTOR, Suncoasteam Realty Contact Debra: 941-626-0744, debra@suncoasteam.com Next weekend (Saturday September 14th & Sunday September 15th), Punta Gorda will be hosting the 16th Annual Punta Gorda Sullivan Street Craft Festival! Every year this festival continues to grow. There are many unique crafters & is always a fun event! The location is … Keep reading... about PUNTA GORDA SULLIVAN STREET CRAFT FESTIVAL
Sea Turtle Nesting Season
It's that time of year again. Every year, between May 1 and October 31, beach goers will notice small areas of the beach marked with stakes in the sand, blocked off with orange tape. That can only mean one thing: it's sea turtle nesting season. The beaches lining Sarasota's coast have been a safe haven for loggerhead turtles for more than three decades. Heading the conservation … Keep reading... about Sea Turtle Nesting Season
PUNTA GORDA HISTORY PARK
By Debra Mann, REALTOR, Suncoasteam Realty Contact Debra: 941-626-0744, debra@suncoasteam.com If you have an interest in Punta Gorda History, you may want to check out the History Park. There you will find historic buildings that have been moved there for preservation & our enjoyment. From the 1890’s to 1901, the El Palmetto Cigar Company had a successful factory in … Keep reading... about PUNTA GORDA HISTORY PARK