I have started the fall vegetable garden in Port Charlotte and it is showing signs of life. I grow my veggies in containers where I can better control soil conditions and moisture. I have a drip irrigation system set up that waters the containers for 10 minutes each morning at 8:15. I vary timing as needed but that is about right. Also the herbs… Cuban oregano, hot … Keep reading... about How the Port Charlotte garden grows
General Interest
Start of Spring Training
Tampa Bay Rays pitchers and catchers officially reported for Spring Training to the Port Charlotte Sports Complex on Friday. Many had been here for several days or weeks but this was the “Official” start. David Price, the team’s pitching ACE was there and happy to be part of the team. He and manager Joe Madden made personal appearances at a local watering hole on Thursday … Keep reading... about Start of Spring Training
Port Charlotte Number 1 Best Value Destination
trivago.com, an internet travel site, ranks Port Charlotte, FL as number one in its list of 50 Best Value Destinations Index. The index lists vacation places that offer the most for your money. It considers the price of a standard double hotel room, combined with the area’s reputation from reviews of over 82,000,000 travelers. Port Charlotte and the Charlotte Harbor area were … Keep reading... about Port Charlotte Number 1 Best Value Destination
Sunset Port Charlotte Beach
Ralf and Cordula, our friends from Hanover Germany, took this photograph of the sun setting near the Port Charlotte Beach Complex. The beach facilities include boat ramps, picnic tables a long, sandy beach, bocci courts, community pool, meeting rooms and much more. Ralf is a baker and gourmet chef. He has been kind enough to share some of his delicious recipes on our website. … Keep reading... about Sunset Port Charlotte Beach
Meatless Monday in Sarasota County Schools
Sarasota County Schools have instituted “Meatless Mondays”. Only meatless meals will be served in the school cafeterias on Mondays beginning today, October 6, 2014. Meatless Mondays was created by the U. S. government as a conservation measure during World War 1. In 2003 Johns Hopkins School of Public Health resurrected the campaign as a way to promote personal health. It is … Keep reading... about Meatless Monday in Sarasota County Schools
VISUAL ARTS CENTER OF PUNTA GORDA
By Debra Mann, REALTOR, Suncoasteam Realty Contact Debra: 941-626-0744, debra@suncoasteam.com Whether you are an artist yourself, or just enjoy viewing art, you will find what you are looking for at the Visual Arts Center of Punta Gorda! They house three major galleries, an extensive arts library & a gift shop with one of a kind hand crafted items you won’t find anywhere … Keep reading... about VISUAL ARTS CENTER OF PUNTA GORDA
Punta Gorda FL Airport Reports Increase in Travelers
Punta Gorda FL Airport 38,744 passengers used Punta Gorda Airport in August, a 73 percent increase over August 2013. In 2014, 448,392 passengers traveled through Punta Gorda, FL, a 127 percent increase over 2013 travel through August. Allegiant Airline is the sole company serving Punta Gorda. Allegiant flies to 21 cities from Punta Gorda and there are rumors of more to come. … Keep reading... about Punta Gorda FL Airport Reports Increase in Travelers
Rube Art
Ted Nichols, an eclectic artist shares his time between homes in Port Charlotte and San Francisco, has produced many interesting pieces. Ted, known in the art community as Rube, calls his work, Rube Art. This one, Bee in a Jar, is whimsical play on the snow globes. One of my favorites is this clock. I don't know what he calls it but it is neat... Ted has produced many sports … Keep reading... about Rube Art
Sarasota Financial Health
Sarasota, Florida has received AA+ ratings from Fitch Rating Service. The ratings were as follows: $37.7 million general obligation (GO) bonds, series 2007 at 'AA+'; $7.6 million sales tax payments revenue bonds, series 2010 at 'AA'. Outlook is Stable. The company concluded that property and sales taxes levied in Sarasota County were adequate and warranted the healthy … Keep reading... about Sarasota Financial Health
More Orchids in Bloom
It is a wonderful time to enjoy orchids in Florida! … Keep reading... about More Orchids in Bloom