Tervis Tumblers, manufacturer of colorful insulated drinking cups, mugs and glasses is expanding its facilities in Venice, FL. The company is building what it calls an Innovation Center to house its marketing and new product development operations, adding 24,000 s/f to its factory. Construction should be complete in November, 2014. Tervis Headquarters 201 Triple Diamond … Keep reading... about Tervis Tumblers Expanding Venice, FL Facility
Local Interest
Pregnant Hammerhead Caught
VENICE, FL (WPTV) - A report from WPTV After catching a 12 foot hammerhead shark, a group of fishermen found that the fish was pregnant. The mother shark was injured according to the fishermen. "As soon as they roll it over, you can see this big hole," said Andrew Weedman, one of the fishermen. "It had a big radius bite, a big bite mark taken out of it," Noe Campos said. Then … Keep reading... about Pregnant Hammerhead Caught
Punta Gorda Airport Expansion
Passenger travel through the airport in Punta Gorda, FL has increased dramatically According to the Charlotte County Airport Authority. A jump of 20,000 travelers in only one month, February to March, 2014 has increased calls to renovate the terminal there. Punta Gorda airport is now the fourth fastest growing airport in the United States. A planned project would expand the … Keep reading... about Punta Gorda Airport Expansion
Health In Motion Mobile Medical Unit
The Florida Department of Health program Health In Motion Mobile Medical Unit will provide free and low-cost health services at 14 locations during the month of April in Sarasota County. For more information, call 941-861-5000 or visit www.sarasotahealth.org. The following is a schedule of dates and locations for the mobile unit: SARASOTA Thursdays, April 3, 10, … Keep reading... about Health In Motion Mobile Medical Unit
Mazel Tov! Jewish Food Festival
Eat! Venice Florida was a diner’s delight on Sunday. This beautiful city on Florida’s southwest coast, in cooperation with The Jewish Congregation of Venice, hosted the annual Jewish Food Festival. Corned beef, piled high on delicious rye bread, is my favorite but there were soooo many great dishes. Stuffed cabbage, knishes and oh so many desserts! This was the 20th year the … Keep reading... about Mazel Tov! Jewish Food Festival
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
Punta Gorda home to a Friendly Ghost
A “harmless ghost” inhabits a historic home in Punta Gorda, FL according to the owners. The home, built in the late 1800’s, by a Punta Gorda businessman is said to be haunted by his daughter who died in an accident at the age of 14. The home, overlooking Charlotte Harbor, is valued at over one million dollars. The owners report occasionally sensing a generally harmless and … Keep reading... about Punta Gorda home to a Friendly Ghost
More Jobs Come to Venice, FL
PGT Industries broke ground to build a new 90,000 square foot glass factory in North Venice, FL. They expect to add 50 - 60 new jobs and make all the glass they use, rather than subcontracting the work. The company, started in 1980, employs 1,500 in Venice, FL. Venice, FL and Sarasota County has a diverse economy and it is a great place to live and … Keep reading... about More Jobs Come to Venice, FL
Where to Retire? Punta Gorda, FL!
Where to Retire Magazine chose Punta Gorda, FL for their January / February 2014 issue cover. The magazine listed many wonderful features of Punta Gorda, Florida that make it an excellent choice to retire. The very affordable waterfront real estate in Punta Gorda was one of the important factors. It also noted the many parks, free parking downtown in the city owned parking … Keep reading... about Where to Retire? Punta Gorda, FL!
Tremendous Barkeeps in Port Charlotte, FL
Tremendous in every way! Dave, Matty and Mike tend bar and entertain at Broadstreet Bar and Grill beside Treasure Lanes in Port Charlotte. Masters of mixology and quick to the tap, they are kind and generous of spirit. They volunteer their time for charitable causes, often tending bar and donating tips to their mission. They have raised funds for breast cancer research, the … Keep reading... about Tremendous Barkeeps in Port Charlotte, FL