Friday Facts for April 1, 2022

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Dear Chamber Member and Chamber Friends, here are your Friday Facts from the Punta Gorda Chamber of Commerce.

Here is a copy of Chamber President, John Wright’s newspaper column from March 15.

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For Our Members Only

PG Chamber radio show: Exclusively for PG Chamber members: NOW BOOKING FOR MAY 2022. Our monthly radio show on Seaview 104.9FM during the Bob Alexander Radio Show is on the first Wednesday and Thursday of each month. The process is very simple – no need to visit the studio. Bob will call you, set up a recording time and it’ll be done over the phone and inserted directly into the programming of this very popular show. You get the option to record two x 2.5 minute slots or else simply record one and have it aired twice during the show. Bob will be able to let you know exactly during which hour it will air. The cost is an incredible $110 (payable to the PG Chamber, not iHeart). To register for the show, simply email John Wright. The rest we’ll take care of for you. Only ten businesses per month, so don’t delay. Offering you a great way to promote your business, advertise an event or simply to show your community support.

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For Our Members

PG Chamber radio show: Exclusively for PG Chamber members: NOW BOOKING FOR APRIL 2022. Our monthly radio show on Seaview 104.9FM during the Bob Alexander Radio Show is on the first Wednesday and Thursday of each month. The process is very simple – no need to visit the studio. Bob will call you, set up a recording time and it’ll be done over the phone and inserted directly into the programming of this very popular show. You get the option to record two x 2.5 minute slots or else simply record one and have it aired twice during the show. Bob will be able to let you know exactly during which hour it will air. The cost is an incredible $110 (payable to the PG Chamber, not iHeart). To register for the show, simply email John Wright. The rest we’ll take care of for you. Only ten businesses per month, so don’t delay. Offering you a great way to promote your business, advertise an event or simply to show your community support.

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For Our Community and All Of Our Members

Punta Gorda Englewood Beach Visitor & Convention Bureau

The Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach Visitor & Convention Bureau is accepting nominations for the Annual Tourism Awards, presented in partnership with the Charlotte chapter of the FRLA. These awards recognize stand out employees from local Restaurants, Hotel/Motel/Resorts, Vacation Rentals and Attractions. The online nomination form can be accessed here. Nominations are due by April 11.

The awards presentation will take place at the Annual Tourism Celebration lunch on May 5.

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Harboritaville Toes in the sand

SAVE THE DATE! APRIL 2, 2022

Harboritaville, Toes In the Sand, a new family-friendly event on Saturday, April 2 on the Great Lawn at the T.T. Tiki Bar at Four Points By Sheraton from 12:30-6:30 pm.

Musical guests will include Michael Hayman’s Hibiscus Band, Tropical Avenue and John Patti Group.

The party on the lawn will benefit 10 of our local non-profits that will be promoting their causes, serving their own unique Margaritas and competing in a hula skirt dance-off competition.

The winning drink of the day will be based on voting by attendees purchasing the Margarita Row tickets/wristbands. The hotel/tiki will serve the winning margarita for one year and give the non-profit $1 for every time the drink is purchased. Watch for more details shortly!

We have sponsorship opportunities available! We’d like to thank Friendly Floors, Express Employment Professionals, Gettel of Charlotte County, TIME Realty Services, WhitCo Insurance and Parrot Magazine for their sponsorships.

Interested? Contact us at 941-639-3720 or jrwright@puntagorda-chamber.com

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Where’s John Now?

Take a Tour of a Local Business and Chamber Member with John. CLICK HERE to find out where he visited this week.

This video will be shared here in Friday Facts, on our Chamber website, and on our Chamber Social Media pages. If you would like to have a visit from John please contact Tara Zajas at tzajas@puntagorda-chamber.com or call the office (941) 639-3720 to schedule a date.

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April Networking Events

**Please remember to RSVP directly to events by emailing reception@puntagorda-chamber.com, by calling us at 941-639-3720 or by paying for lunch online. We LOVE to see you but we appreciate knowing you’re coming to provide our host with an accurate count to better accommodate us. Thank you for your assistance!

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April 13: Business Over Breakfast 7:15-8:30 am Wake up and smell the coffee with your Chamber at Hurricane Charley’s, 300 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda hosted by Virginia B. Andes. Please be sure to RSVP to reception@puntagorda-chamber.com or call 941.639.3720.

April 19: Business After Hours 5:30 pm: Come and join your Chamber for our Business After Hours at the Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center, sponsored by Gettel of Charlotte County. Don’t forget to bring a gift to promote and showcase your business! Please be sure to RSVP to reception@puntagorda-chamber.com or call 941.639.3720.

April 27: Networking Luncheon Noon-1:30: Come and join your Chamber for our Networking Lunch at Charlotte Harbor Yacht Club located at 4400 Lister St., Port Charlotte. Menu choices: Apple Walnut Cranberry Salad, Chicken Quesadilla or Corned Beef Reuben.

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Online Reservations for Chamber Luncheons are available by clicking HERE

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All the Following Information is for Our Community.

Please Support Our Local Businesses!

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Gettel of Charlotte County (Platinum) – The Gettel Automotive Group is ecstatic to have 15 associates that were recently recognized for their 2021 awesome job performance by Southeast Toyota PROS or Professional Retail Outstanding Salespeople. To achieve this elite status, Salespeople must complete all Toyota certifications and exceed performance standards while maintaining high customer service and retention. Congratulations, Gatorland Toyota, Mark Derrico and Ron Kiffer, Gettel Toyota of Bradenton, Hector Vega, Aishia Afridi, Claudia Fitzgerald, Nuri Reed and Rosie Small-Rolandi, Gettel Toyota of Lakewood, James Cuccarese, Terry Dingus and Ken Staggs, Gettel Toyota of Charlotte, Jason Merriman, Cheryl King, Brgit Moenkemoelle, Desmond Pierce and Michael Seaver.

Four Points by Sheraton (Platinum) – It is another very exciting weekend at the Four Points by Sheraton and TT’s Tiki Bar! On Friday, we have our all you can eat fish and chips special for $12.95 in the Dockside Grill. On Saturday, we are proud to partner with the Punta Gorda Chamber and will be hosting Harboritaville! There will be 3 live bands throughout the day and lots of signature drinks and food. You don’t want to miss out on this unique day! Lastly, save the date for April 16 when we have a Van Halen Tribute Band for the first time ever on our stage. VIP tickets are available, so get them while you can! The Tiki Bar … Always Sizzling!

TIME Realty Services, Inc (Gold) – Hello April! Traditionally this is the last month of high season. Only time will tell if it is the case this year with all of the changes we are seeing. March was a great month for real estate sales, final numbers will be out soon. If you are thinking of selling please give me a call. Want to talk numbers/values/trends? 239.699.4493

Downtown Farmers Market (Gold) – The Punta Gorda Farmers Market is open every Saturday, 8 am-1 pm. April Newsletter!

CAM Realty (Silver) – Virtual office available in Downtown Punta Gorda, $99/+tax per month. A virtual office plan provides your company the image of a professional office without the cost of dedicated office space. Use our company address for a business mailing address and conference room access while growing your business. You can upgrade at any time to an executive suite when you outgrow a Virtual. Contact CAM Realty today to find out how affordable using a Virtual Office plan can be: 941.833.0083.

Creative Window Treatments (Silver) – Your local Hunter Douglas Showcase Dealer. We offer all types of custom window treatments for any business or commercial setting with two locations to serve you. Call for your FREE In-Home consultation! 941.637.0015 / 941.828.0000

WENG Radio (Silver In Kind) – We want to help Chamber members by broadcasting information about their business to the public. Click here for a special chamber members only rate!

Charlotte Players (Bronze) – “There’s a Burglar in my Bed,” April 13-24. After 13 years of marriage, William W. Worthington III (Billy) and his wife Ashley, wealthy New England socialites, are contemplating divorce. Thanks to a pre-nuptial agreement, both know precisely what to expect from a divorce settlement. Located at The Langdon Playhouse, 1182 Market Circle in Port Charlotte. For tickets call 941.255.1022 or go to www.charlotteplayers.org

Coastal Expressions & Wine (Bronze) – Join us: Every Friday night for WINE-O BINGO. 6-8 pm. 1 card per/person. $6 a card for three games. Win wine bottles as prizes.
Every Saturday night Live Music. This Saturday night, April 2 with Jazzy Pearls from 5:30-8:30 pm. info@jazzypearls.ca
Every Wednesday is Wine Wednesday. Enjoy $6 on select wine glass pours.
Every Thursday night for Trivia. Get your team together (up to 6 people). Win wine & food gift certificates as prizes. Game starts at 6:30 pm.
1133 Bal Harbor Plaza, Suite 1135 in the ISLES. Full food/wine/beer/non-alcoholic menu available on our website www.coastal-expressions.com. Call to make your reservation 941.214.8599

Military Heritage Museum (Bronze In Kind) – Gulf Theater Happenings! Save the Date! April 26-27 is the Giving Challenge. Click here to see how you can support the Military Heritage Museum.

Punta Gorda Isles Civic Association (Bronze) – SAVE $25 – PGI residents can join the non-profit Punta Gorda Isles Civic Association (PGICA) tomorrow during the Harboritaville “Toes in the Sand” event at the TT’s Tiki and have the $25 new member fee waived! Visit the PGICA tent, decorated in green, between 12:30 pm and 6:30 pm and we’ll take care of the rest! For more information, call 941.637.1655. Visit www.pgica.org or the PGICA Facebook page at www.facebook.com/puntagordaislescivicassociation to learn about the PGICA and our more than 3,600 members. All PGICA classes and events are open to the public.

Drug Free Punta Gorda (Support) – April 12 Coalition Meeting

C.A.R.E. of Charlotte County (Support) – Here in Punta Gorda, we stand by our survivors and we pledge to believe them no matter what. April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and April 5 is Teal Day here at C.A.R.E. Let’s come together as a community and show survivors that we pledge to believe and support them.

Fabulous Finds/The Charlotte County Homeless Coalition (Support) – The 2nd Annual “Hope for Homeless” Spring Golf Scramble to benefit The Homeless Coalition will be held on Saturday, May 21 at Burnt Store Marina. Check-in is at 7:30 am and the shotgun start is at 8:15 am. The cost is $75 and includes: 25 chance auction tickets,1 drink ticket, a continental breakfast, a delicious lunch and raffle tickets. Contact Meghan if you would like to be a sponsor or would like to have a foursome at 941.627.4313, Ext. 134 or meghan.himelein@cchomelesscoalition.org

Frank Desguin Family (Support) – Copy of Frank’s Column in the newspaper. Did you know that over the years several large “commercial” docks were built into the waters of Charlotte Harbor?

Marco Office Supply (Support) – Paper alert! Stay informed. Get the facts.

Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Gardens (Support) – Presents Peace River Groovin’ in the Gardens on Sunday, April 10, 5:30-8:30 pm. ZimSculpt continues through April 18 with curators from Zimbabwe who have brought in over 2,000 hand-carved stone sculptures.

Perfectly Polished Nail Boutique (Support) – Show Your Support Sports Bra Drive to Benefit C.A.R.E. April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and to show support, clients and the public are invited to drop off a new, unused sports bra to Perfectly Polished Nail Boutique for donation to the Center for Abuse and Rape Emergencies (C.A.R.E.) Cash and check donations will also be appreciated. The boutique is located at 121 E. Marion Avenue, Suite 111 in downtown Punta Gorda.

PicklePlex of Punta Gorda (Support) – Come play pickleball for a good cause on April 9, 5-9 pm. benefitting Scholarship Funds for Charlotte County Teens. Click here for more information.

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Copperfish Books – Two New York Times best selling authors you don’t want to miss.

Burnt Store Presbyterian Church – Easter Sunday, April 17. Service with traditional music at 8:30 am. Service with contemporary music at 10:30 am. The church is located at 11330 Burnt Store Road in Punta Gorda.

Gulfshore Opera – Presents Tosca on April 23 at 7 pm at the Charlotte Performing Arts Center in Punta Gorda. Tickets start at $35. The Spring Celebration with the GO Divas will be May 19 at 7 pm at the Gulf Theater in Punta Gorda. Tickets start at $25. Visit www.gulfshoreopera.org or call 239.529.3925 to purchase tickets.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Charlotte County – Please join us to celebrate our 25^th anniversary on Tuesday, April 26 at Family Services Center Building, 21500 Gibralter Drive, Port Charlotte, from 5:30-8 pm. We will have live music, food, refreshments and cake.

Charlotte Behavioral Health Care – CBHC is taking part in Prevent Child Abuse Florida’s Pinwheels for Prevention campaign by planting a pinwheel garden and distributing information on healthy child development and community services for families. The event will be held at Charlotte Behavioral Health Care (CBHC) on Tuesday, April 5 at 9 am.

Sea Grape Gallery – Sea Grape Gallery’s Artists of Month for April. From April 7 to May 5, Sea Grape Gallery will be featuring two of their artists, Joanne Stramara, watercolor artist, and Bonnie Benande, stoneware potter. Celebrating their 34-year anniversary this year, the gallery is located at 113 W. Marion Avenue, Punta Gorda and can be reached at 941.575.1718.

Carmelo’s Italian Ristorante – Latin Night is back by popular demand on Saturday, April 30, 6-10 pm at 321 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda. $60 plus tax (includes gratuity). Live music (10-piece Latin Band) and extensive dinner buffet. Bar will be open (drinks sold separately). Tickets are limited and may be purchased through RESY.

Valerie’s House – Is participating in “Pizza for a Cause” on Tuesday, April 12 (11 am-10 pm) at Bocca Lupo. Proceeds from all 3 locations (dine-in or take-out) will go to Valerie’s House. Port Charlotte: 1900 Tamiami Trail, 33948
North Port: 4301 Aidan Lane, 34297
West Villages (Venice): 12105 Mercado Drive, 34293

Save the Date for our Celebrating Charlotte Fundraising Event! Join us on Saturday, July 30 (1-5 pm) for bites, tastes, samples & shopping at the Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center. All proceeds will be benefiting Valerie’s House-Charlotte County. Purchase $25 wristband tickets ($35 VIP) at: Events — Valerie’s House (valerieshouse.org) Contact Christine Carey for vendor & sponsorship opportunities. 239.841.0382 or christine@valerieshouse.org).

Jougies Event Planning & Officiate Services – We will ensure that your wedding officially fulfills the legal requirements set forth by the marriage laws within the state of Florida. This includes ensuring the couple has completed the state required four hours marriage preparation courses; confirmation of a valid marriage license; marriage license execution and filing with the County Clerk; as well as post wedding follow up. Click here for more information.

F45 Training Port Charlotte West – F45 Track events started on the 23rd of this month. The outside class will be held two times a week: on Wednesdays at 5:30 pm and on Saturdays at 8:30 am, until we open by the end of May/June time frame. We will have a live DJ and everyone has the ability to try one class at no cost.

Suncoast Humane Society – This year we will break ground on our new state-of-the-art facility that is the FUTURE of animal welfare. To find out more click here.

Charlotte County Habitat For Humanity – The next $10,000 that is donated to Charlotte County Habitat for Humanity through April 2 Annual Home Build Campaign will be matched up to $10,000! Click here to find out more or to find out how your donation can be matched!

Punta Gorda Chocolate and Wine – Bunnies, Coconut Creme Eggs, Peanut Butter Eggs and more are being crafted in the chocolate room at this very moment! Make sure to give us a call at 941.505.0479 to pre-order your before they are gone for the season. Make sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram to see what exciting things we have planned for our 6 Year Anniversary coming up soon in April!

Punta Gorda Coffee and Tea – Make sure you are following us on Facebook and Instagram to keep up to date with our HHC Frappe of the Month, we will be announcing it soon! If you are needed to fill that special person(s) Easter Basket we have something for everyone from Coffee Beans, Grade A Loose-Leaf Tea, Mugs, French Presses, Pour Overs and more!

Unwined Wine and Beer Bar – Happy Hour! Tuesday – Saturday 3-6 pm House Wine $5 Craft Beer $3.50. 525 E. Olympia Ave. Suite 3, Punta Gorda.

Charlotte County Republican Club – 2022 Lincoln Day dinner and fundraiser at the Kings Gate Golf Club in Port Charlotte, Saturday April 2. Click here for sponsorship opportunities and other information.

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Edison and Ford Winter Estates – April 22 at 7:30 pm, Edison and Ford Winter Estates hosts the opening event for the annual Fort Myers Film Festival. Three films will be shown on the Henry Ford estate lawn including an early Edison piece with sound, a film about the Koreshan community and an original film featuring a clip from “Calendar Girls.” Tickets are $10 for Edison Ford members, $15 for non-members and may be purchased at EdisonFord.org.

Punta Gorda Historical Society – Will be hosting a variety of musicians in the Park on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month through May 2022 from 4-6 pm. Bring your own chair and beverage of choice, peruse the Food Trucks for your dining pleasure.

Fishermen’s Village – April Calendar of events. Sunset Beach April Events.April 9 – Craft Beer & Wine Fest.

Peace River Shopper – Latest Edition.

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Ukrainian Embroidery Exhibit at Mid-County Regional Library

Ukrainian Embroidery: An Ancient and Traditional Art Form, will be featured through March 31 at the Mid-County Regional Library. Sponsored by the Ukrainian-American Club of Southwest Florida, the display includes vyshyvka (embroidery), ceramics, wooden eggs and more. An informational pamphlet and display cards highlight the historical and regional significance of the patterns and pieces. The exhibit may be viewed Monday-Thursday, 10 am-7 pm; Friday and Saturday 10 am-6 pm at 2050 Forrest Nelson Blvd., Port Charlotte, FL 33952. For information, contact Tracy Herman at 941.613.3188 or Tracy.Herman@charlottecountyfl.gov

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Career Fair – Tuesday, April 5

Looking for a new position or changing careers? Starting/finishing a degree or obtaining certifications? The 2022 Southwest Florida Regional Career Fair is for YOU, Tuesday, April 5 from 9 am-3 pm at the Suncoast Credit Union Arena at SouthWestern Florida State College in Fort Myers. In partnership with CareerSource of Southwest Florida, there will 100+ employers and educational/career specialists. Admission is free. Register at www.careersourcesouthwestflorida.com

Job Fair – Monday, April 11

The Charlotte County Human Resources Department in partnership with CareerSource Southwest Florida has scheduled a job fair from 3-7 pm, Monday, April 11 at the Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center, 75 Taylor St. in Punta Gorda. This is a multi-agency event with employers from Charlotte County Public Works, Utilities, Building Construction Services, Recreation and Pools, Information Technology, Public Safety, Fire & EMS as well as the Tax Collector, schools and more. Potential on-site interviews and resume assistance will be available.

For information contact Charlotte County Human Resources www.charlottecountyfl.gov/departments/human-resources. For all jobs available at Charlotte County, visit www.charlottecountyfl.gov/jobs.

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