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Fundraiser held for diner damaged by car crash
Hiram’s Grill in Punta Gorda held a fundraiser for Sweet’s Diner Friday evening. The restaurant received damage when a young driver drove into the front dining area. Now the restaurant is in major need of a remodel. Hiram’s Grill is stepping in to help by cooking up meatloaf,...
Grenade donated to the Military Heritage Museum
The Military Heritage Museum in Punta Gorda got quite the scare Thursday morning. “It was a grenade that was not properly disposed of at some point in time, which gave the police department the possibility of it being alive,” said Issac James, Interim executive director of the museum. “And so because of that precautions were taken and the building was evacuated.”
The First-Ever Recorded Leatherback Sea Turtle Nest On Manasota Key!
The First-Ever Recorded Leatherback Sea Turtle Nest On Manasota Key!. Charlotte County’s coastal team is celebrating a historic milestone – the first-ever recorded Leatherback Sea Turtle nest on Manasota Key!. Even more exciting? It HATCHED! A huge congrats to the Coastal Wildlife Club and our Charlotte County Parks...
The surprise that comes at the end of our comfort zone
Note: Capt. Kirk is on leave for a while. In the meantime, enjoy a version of this classic from our archives. Those of you who like to explore new areas are used to coming to a fork in the road. For most people, the easiest choice is to take the route most familiar to us. Whether we are driving, biking, […] The post The surprise that comes at the end of our comfort zone first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Seagrape Gallery's Featured Artists for September
From Sunday, September 1 to Tuesday, October 1, Sea Grape Gallery will be featuring two of its artists: Thelma Daida, abstract painter, and Nancy VanTassell, jewelry artist. Thelma Daida spent most of her life living in the tropics (Hawaii & Panama) and learned to appreciate & enjoy bright, vivid colors. She experiments with fluid acrylics, often layering over watercolor pieces. She feels this produces paintings that are interesting and colorful with depth & even mystery to the viewer’s eye.
2024 Sea Turtle Nesting Season Update
It’s the middle of August and the beaches of Manasota Key are adorned with turtle nests galore! After all, Manasota Key does host the densest sea turtle nesting on Florida’s Gulf Coast. As of August 19th, there were 4,620 loggerhead, 122 green, 1 leatherback and 1 Kemp’s ridley nests on the 14 miles of Manasota Key that Coastal Wildlife Club (CWC) volunteers monitor daily during sea turtle season.
Enjoy waterfront living with this oasis in Punta Gorda Isles
Experience the pinnacle of waterfront living with this exquisite Rutenberg model home at 321 Capri Isles Court, Punta Gorda (33950). It was meticulously built to the highest standards in 1969 and has been flawlessly updated throughout. Nestled in the heart of Punta Gorda Isles, this canal-front oasis boasts luxurious enhancements,...
North Port Concert Band nears 40-year mark
As North Port Concert Band’s president and conductor, Lynn Cleary has to literally be on her toes rehearsing and conducting for much of the season. She’s never let her loyal audience see the pain that cost her. Now that she’s recovered from long-overdue toe surgery, there’ll be no...
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