US Army, World War ll George Patton and Joe won WWll... together! Joe is always smiling and ready with an interesting story about his business, travels and back home in Kentucky. … Keep reading... about Joe Plas
Community Information
Don Minsier
Don is one of the nicest and most fun members at our post … Keep reading... about Don Minsier
Bob Powers
US Navy 6th Navy 49-56 … Keep reading... about Bob Powers
Jim Hillenburg
US Army 76 - 83 54th mechanized unit 194 armored div … Keep reading... about Jim Hillenburg
2008: Charlotte County Year in Review
We received very exciting news in 2008. Punta Gorda was voted Best Healthy Places to Retire by U.S. News and World Report. The article raves about the weather and the many active lifestyles available here. In 2008, we have seen some very good real estate deals close in Punta Gorda. It has been a fantastic purchasing season for single family homeowners, condo homeowners, and … Keep reading... about 2008: Charlotte County Year in Review
Ed Bittner
US Navy Ed and his wife, Kim are among the hardest workers at our post. They volunteer a great deal of their time to make Post 5690 the best and friendliest in Florida. Come to breakfast on Sunday morning and meet Kim but it will be after she cooks you a great breakfast. … Keep reading... about Ed Bittner
Bob McGarry
US Navy Bob is a regular at the canteen and is always ready to talk about his favorite team, the White Sox. … Keep reading... about Bob McGarry
Jim Lesperance
US Army WWll & Korean War Jim is a tireless worker for VFW post 5690. He manages the canteen and oversees the staff. Jim Lesperance's hard work is an important part of our success. He has helped make it "The friendliest post on the west coast". … Keep reading... about Jim Lesperance
Rich Greenstein
US Air Force 66-88, Viet Nam 6 years Rich has volunteered a great deal of his time to our post. He oversees our Friday night Bingo games. … Keep reading... about Rich Greenstein
Roxy Van Loo
Korean War US Navy Roxy was discharged on February14, 1955 Roxy and his lovely wife Laurie are fun-loving visitors to the canteen. Roxy has donated his time and energy to make the post one of the best. … Keep reading... about Roxy Van Loo