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
Local Interest
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