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Friday Facts for April 8, 2022

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Here is a copy of Chamber President, John Wright’s newspaper column from April 5.
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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 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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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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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 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 pm 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. Please be sure to RSVP to reception@puntagorda-chamber.com or call 941.639.3720. NOTE: Cancellations not accepted after 3 pm on Friday before event. Cost is $20 per person pre-paid. We take cash, check, Mastercard, Visa, Discover & Amex
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All the Following Information is for Our Community.

Please Support Our Local Businesses!

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[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.9″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Four Points by Sheraton (Platinum)The Four Points by Sheraton is taking reservations for our Easter dinner! Please click here for more details. Please call the hotel directly at 941.637.6770 to make your reservation. Also, please click here to see all of the bands scheduled at TT’s Tiki Bar in the month of April. Don’t forget our Dockside Grill serves all you can eat fish and chips on Friday for only $12.95 and Prime Rib Saturday! The Tiki Bar … Always Sizzling!

TIME Realty Services, Inc (Gold) – Happy Friday, The last 7 days have seen 151 new listings, 247 new contracts, 218 closings for PG, PC & NP. If you are considering selling I would be happy to give you a complimentary property analysis. Let’s talk. 239.699.4493. Put my 24 years experience to work for you.

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

Charlotte Players 2022-2023 Season Is Coming! Season Ticket Renewal Dates:
April 18: Series Renewal (Non-Members)
April 25: Public (All Ticket Sales Available)

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.
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

Gulfshore Opera (Bronze) – 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. For more information, click here.

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.

Drug Free Punta Gorda (Support) April 12 Coalition Meeting. Facts on Fentanyl, Tuesday, April 12, 11:30 am-1 pm

C.A.R.E. of Charlotte County (Support) – April is Sexual Awareness Month. Please join C.A.R.E as we come together in writing messages of hope and engage in creating healing expressions of art for our survivors. “Messages for Survivors” will be held on Saturday, April 16 in Mid-County Regional Library beginning at 10 am. For more information 941.639.5499.

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 tomorrow, 5-9 pm. benefitting Scholarship Funds for Charlotte County Teens. Click here for more information.

Virginia B. Andes Volunteer Community Clinic (Support) – It is with both sadness and gratitude that we announce the resignation of Dr. David Klein as Medical Director. Dr. Klein was one of our co-founders and has been the Medical Director for many years. Dr. Paul Chupka, D.O. has accepted the position as Interim Volunteer Medical Director. The Board of Directors and Leadership team will oversee the process of permanently filling the position.
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[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.14.9″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Copperfish Books – Join us for a “Mimosas & Mystery” Book Talk with New York Times bestselling author Karen White on Monday, April 11 at 10:30 am. She’ll discuss her new novel “The Shop on Royal Street.” Tickets are required for this event.

On Tuesday, April 12 at 6 pm, Robert N. Macomber, author of “Code of Honor,” will be at the bookstore. Tickets are not required for this event, but we appreciate your RSVP. 941.205.2560. For more events..

Yoga Sanctuary – Embrace the Mud. April showers bring May flowers. Introduction to Yoga six-week series begins today through May 13. Yoga & Kayaking Eco-Adventure tomorrow at 8 am. Earth Day Celebration Saturday, April 23 at 9 am

Twin Isles Country Club Summer memberships now available.

Punta Gorda Airport – PGD is second Florida airport to join DHS campaign against human trafficking.

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.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Charlotte County – Please join us to celebrate our 25th 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 Technical College – Job Seekers wanted! CTC will host a Job Fair at the Port Charlotte Town Center Mall, 1441 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte, on Friday, April 29, from 11 am to 3 pm. The Charlotte Technical College Job Fair is a partnership with Career Source of Southwest Florida and the Charlotte County Society for Human Resource Management. In addition, Suncoast Blood will have a mobile unit on site that day from 10:30-4 for those who wish to give blood.

Sea Grape Gallery – Sea Grape Gallery’s Artists of Month for April. From now 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 benefitting 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 WestF45 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.

Punta Gorda Coffee and Tea and Punta Gorda Chocolate and Wine – Are you still needing to fill those Easter Baskets? Easter is in one more week, so make sure to fill those baskets fast! We have everything you need from Chocolates, Beer, Coffee Beans, Loose Leaf Tea, Mugs, Presses, Cheese, Crackers, Wine, Bars, Brittles 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.

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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 – Hosts 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 VillageApril Calendar of events. Sunset Beach April Events. May Calendar of Events. Sunset Beach May Events. A Day of Celtic Music, May 14, Noon-9 pm. April 9 – Craft Beer & Wine Fest.

Peace River Shopper Latest Edition.
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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.

Charlotte County Orders Burn Ban

Charlotte County issued an emergency order Tuesday banning outdoor burning (including yard waste and recreational fires) and the private use and discharge of fireworks and sparklers. This prohibition does not affect attended barbecue/cooking equipment or burn permits issued by the Florida Forest Service. The ban will remain in effect until the County Commission repeals it.
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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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