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Friday Facts for August 12, 2022

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

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Chamber President John Wright’s newspaper column from August 9.

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Our Condolences On The Passing Of Chamber Member Len Garofoli  

FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS

Visitation: Wednesday, August 17 – 3-6 pm (family), 4-6 pm (public)

Kays-Ponger & Uselton Funeral Home, 635 E. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda

Funeral: Thursday, August 18 – 11 am, St. Charles Borromeo Church

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Member Business of the Week

Weeb, Lorah & McMillan, PLLC:COMMITTED TO YOUR SUCCESS

Webb, Lorah and McMillan make it their business to know your business well enough to improve your tax position, capital position, business structure and benefit packages, acquisition potential and much more. We earn our fees but adding value to your company and to your asset base. We have learned a great deal since we began this business and we are ready to apply this knowledge to enhance your company’s growth and success. Together we can conquer all of the intricacies of doing business in today’s fast-paced economy.

ADDRESS: 1107 West Marion Ave., Suite 115, Punta Gorda 33950
PHONE: 941.637.8884
EMAIL: wlmfl.com

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PG Chamber Radio Show: Exclusively For PG Chamber Members

NOW BOOKING FOR SEPTEMBER!

Our monthly radio show on Seaview 104.9FM during the Bob Alexander Radio Show is the first Wednesday and Thursday of each month. The process is simple. Bob will call you, set up a recording time and it’ll be done over the phone and inserted into the programming of this very popular show. You get the option to record two slots or record one to air twice during the show. Bob will let you know during which hour it will air. The cost is $110 (payable to the PG Chamber, not iHeart). To register for the show, email John Wright. The rest we’ll take care of for you. Only 10 businesses per month, so don’t delay. A great way to promote your business, advertise an event or simply to show your community support.

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Mark Your Calendar!

Blues, Brews & BBQ, October 23rd, 2-6pm

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2023 Chamber Members & Visitors Guide Advertisement Opportunities,
Reserve your ad space by September 2nd and SAVE!

Ad Space Deadline: Friday, October 21, 2022 | Final Ad Copy Deadline, Wednesday, November 2nd

Right of refusal for ad positions: Friday, Sept. 2

Reserve your ad space by September 2 and save 15%!

For more information,call or email: (941) 639-3720, LCraigForda@punta-gordachamber.com or TZajas@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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August 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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 August 16: Business After Hours, 5:30-7 pm Join your Chamber at F.M. Don’s, 201 W. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda. 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

August 24: Networking Lunch, Noon-1:30 pm Join your Chamber for our Networking Lunch at Nino’s Bakery & Restaurant located at 3078 Cooper St. in Punta GordaBuffet-style meal with Baked Ziti, no meat; a variety of pizzas with different toppings; Italian Panini; Salad. Coffee, tea, water, sodas available. Speaker: Lieutenant Justin Davoult and K9 Chance from the Punta Gorda Police Department.

Please 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 and AMEX. 

Sept. 14: Business Over Breakfast, 7:15-8:30 am Join your Chamber for our Networking Breakfast at Isles Yacht Club, 1780 W. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda. RSVP to reception@puntagorda-chamber.com or call 941.639.3720.

2022 Annual Awards Banquet Dinner Join us on Saturday, September 17 at the Isles Yacht Club, 1780 W. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda at 6:30 pm to celebrate the Chamber’s year, thank our outgoing Chair Alexia Martin and welcome Cherie George and her Board to their new positions. We celebrate our Partners in Action as we always do. $80 per person – cash bar. Seating is limited, RSVP now. Call 941.639.3720 (Monday-Friday, 10 am-2 pm) or email reception@puntagorda-chamber.com

You can also purchase tickets online HERE.

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Please 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 and AMEX.  Online Reservations for Chamber Luncheons are available by clicking HERE. (Please include your lunch choice in the comments box)

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All the Following Information is for Our Community.

Please Support Our Local Businesses!

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Four Points by Sheraton (Platinum) – Please join us at T.T.’s Tiki Bar and the Four Points hotel for another fun filled weekend. We have Sunset Strip playing tonight and Gas House Gorillas on Saturday. Both shows start at 7 pm. Please click to see when all of your favorite bands are playing this month. 

The following are our daily specials:

  • Join us for Happy Hour in the Dockside Grill from 4-7 pm every day of the week. We offer $3 draft beer, $4 house wine, and $5 premium cocktails
  • Join us for Happy Hour at T.T.’s Tiki Bar from open to 6 pm Monday to Friday. We offer $4 drafts, $4 well cocktails, and $5 house wines. 
  • The Dockside Grill serves all you can eat fish and chips every Friday for $12.95. 
  • The Dockside Grill serves Prime Rib every Saturday
  • The Dockside Grill features a different nightly special.
  • The Tiki Bar is running a summer lunch special from 12-4 pm for only $9.95. You have the choice of the Cuban Press, Grouper fish and chips, Tropical Rice Bowl, Mojo Pork Tacos, Hut Salad or Cheese Pizza. 

Lastly, the Four Points by Sheraton would like to offer a “Staycation Rate.” Please book a room by saying Staycation and get a standard room and dinner for two in the Dockside Grill for only $129 per night. Take advantage of resort living in your back yard!

Sun News Media (Platinum Media) – The Daily Sun’s in-depth coverage of the Gabby Petito case received a gold medal from the Florida Society of News Editors this month. FSNE also awarded The Daily’s Sun’s staff first place in the Breaking News category for its coverage of Petito.

Downtown Farmers Market (Gold) Punta Gorda Farmers Market open Saturdays, 8 am-Noon. (Summer hours)

ShorePoint Health Port Charlotte Punta Gorda (Gold) – We are excited to announce that we have a Chief Administrative Officer joining Punta Gorda. Justin Bryant was until very recently the CEO of Gadsden Regional Medical Center in Alabama. He will bring a wealth of experience to Punta Gorda.

TIME Realty Services, Inc. (Gold) – Happy Friday! This week’s 7-day rolling stat for PG, PC and NP shows: 186 New Listings, 176 New Contracts, 130 New Closings and 183 New Price Decreases. The market continues to move along. Sellers watch your listing price – make sure you are not too high. Statistics for July will be out on Monday, watch for my posts. Della Booth, TIME Realty Services.

CAM Realty (Silver) – Virtual office available in Downtown Punta Gorda, $99/+tax per month. The 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. Contact CAM Realty: 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. Call for your free in-home consultation. 941.637.0015 / 941.828.0000

The Purple House Salon (Silver) – Coming out of the summer heat and sun let’s get the hair healthy for fall. All Chamber members received a free treatment upon request with a service. Also, we are now offering Lash Extensions! Wake up feeling beautiful. This offer is for September, October and November every Friday.

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) – We are currently seeking volunteers for many categories. There will be meeting to discuss details tomorrow at 10 am at 1182 Market Circle, Port Charlotte. Join us for the 10th Annual Comedy for a Cause on September 9. Located at The Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center, 75 Taylor Street in Punta Gorda. Show tickets are $30. Dinner tickets are $90. To learn more about each cast member, buy tickets or donate go to www.charlotteplayers.org
To purchase tickets, click on Register.
There will be an online auction September 1-9 on YourCharityAuction.com/CharlottePlayers.
For more information, call 941.255.1022.

Coastal Expressions & Wine (Bronze) – Coastal Expressions & Wine will be closed from August 4-22 on vacation. We look forward to seeing our customers when we reopen August 23 at 10 am.

Gulfshore Opera (Bronze) Announcing Season 9 / On Tour 2022-2023. Tickets are now sale. For the season schedule, click here. For information about advertising in the 2022-2023 Playbill, click here.

Military Heritage Museum (Bronze) – Gulf Theater tickets are flying off the shelves! Reserve your seats today! Several shows are already sold out.

C.A.R.E. (Support) –  The Paula E. Hess Humanitarian Scholarship Award is given to a client (or family member) who had participated in one of the programs at The Center for Abuse and Rape Emergencies. Charlotte County students who fit the criteria listed on the C.A.R.E. website should fill out the application on https://carefl.org/scholarship 
It’s Back to School time: Beware of bullying!

Frank Desquin (Support) – Click here for Frank’s latest column. Did you know James and Josephine Lockhart were the first settlers to permanently occupy land that would one day be part of Punta Gorda?  

The Homeless Coalition/Fabulous Finds (Support) – Seeking volunteers. Flexible schedules are available. We have kitchen, clerical, pantry help and the resale shop. If you are looking for volunteer hours for Bright Futures we have those opportunities. Contact Jenifer Welch at 941.627.4313 ext. 103.

Peace River Botanical and Sculptural Gardens (Support) – Save these dates:

This Sunday: Kids Book Signing Event, 10 am
August 23: Tail Waggin’ Tuesday in honor of National Dog Day
September 17: Butterfly Day, 9 am-noon.
October 8: Mass wedding and vow renewal ceremony.
October 28: Mums The Word! Interactive Murder Mystery Show, 4:30-6:30 pm.

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Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida – Celebrates National Thrift Shop Day (August 17) by offering shoppers a chance to win $100 gift card. It’s a day dedicated to supporting local thrift shops and raising awareness for charitable organizations.

Harbor Social – All Month Long Back to School Special Free Kids Meal with an adult entree purchase. Harbor Social is at 212 W. Marion Ave. in Punta Gorda.

The Yoga Sanctuary – September is Yoga Month and The Yoga Sanctuary is celebrating starting with a special donation-based class Yoga For a Cause: A Benefit or the Peace River Wildlife Center, Thursday, September 1, 5:30 pm. and Let’s Play Bingo, September 1-30.

Punta Gorda Airport – What’s all the BUZZ? Check out the latest at PGD.

Florida Gulf Coast University – Dorian Zwierewicz named Regional Director of the Florida Small Business Development Center at FGCU.

John F. Guarino MD PA – General Surgery – Partnership Announcement: Dr. Matthew Tufts joined our practice in September of 2019 as an associate physician. We are now proud to announce that Dr. Guarino and Dr. Tufts are now partners of the practice. Dr. Tufts is a dedicated and experienced physician who believes in working with patients to improve their health. He remains committed to providing comprehensive health care services to patients in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. His surgical expertise includes general surgery, gastrointestinal endoscopy, reflux surgery and weight-loss bariatric surgery. Along with Dr. John Guarino, Dr. Tufts is accepting new patients. Call 941.391.5102. The office is located at 4245 Kings Hwy, Unit A, Port Charlotte, 33980.

Pomegranate & Fig – Trend Alert: Think Pink! Remi is a new Vegan Leather Hobo-style bag available in pink (and black.) Summer hours: Tuesday-Friday 10-5:30; Saturdays 10-4.

Women United – United Way of Charlotte County – Last day of Women United’s 2nd Annual Clothing Drive for the Kids Thrive Circle of moms. Last year was a huge success which resulted in Fashionista Friday, a personal shopping event for the moms filled with styling tips, lunch and playtime for the kids.

Edison and Ford Winter Estates – Edison and Ford Winter Estates is partnering with The Wine Room and Grazing Haus to offer visitors the opportunity to sample wine and cheese at the historic site. The event will take place on Friday, October 7, from 5:30-7 pm in the river pavilion, along the Caloosahatchee River in Fort Myers. Tickets are $75 for non-members and $65 for Edison Ford members. Advance, online registration is required by 5 pm on Monday, October 3. Space is limited. Register at EdisonFord.org. 

Charlotte-DeSoto Building Industry Association – CDBIA celebrated women in the building industry at the PWB Bella Donnas on July 18. Click here for the award winners.

The CDBIA invites you to join us in our 9th annual Bowling & Billiards Presented by Harbor Home Builders event to be held at 6 pm on Saturday, August 20 at Bowland in Port Charlotte. For more information or to register, please visit www.cdbia.com or call 941.625.0804.

The Construction Cornhole Tournament presented by LTD Contracting will be on September 18 at Carmelo’s Italian Ristorante in Punta Gorda. 

Punta Gorda Coffee and Tea – Have you checked out our Twitter (pgcoffeeandtea), make sure to follow us on all social media, we plan to do different contests, questions, activities and more on each different platform. Keep up to date with everything by following and turning your notifications on.

Punta Gorda Chocolate and Wine – Have you checked out L.J.’s Cheese Corner on our Facebook page? The first Monday of every month we post a cheese corner with a story and a recipe using one of our Gourmet Cheeses that we sell in shop. These Cheeses are from around the world from small creameries and we take those cheeses and put together an amazing recipe. Make you to check this out the first Monday of every month on our Facebook page.

Senior Friendship Center – You’re invited to attend Powerful Tools, a free, six-week series of valuable tips and techniques that help caregivers navigate caring for a loved one. August 23-September 27.

Copperfish Books – Children’s books are tax-free through August 14 during the 2022 Children’s Book Sales Tax Exemption, both in-store and online. Come celebrate Bookstore Romance Day, Saturday, August 20, 10 am to 4 pm. The bookstore is located at 212 W. Virginia Ave. in Punta Gorda.

Sea Grape Gallery Artists of Month for August 2022: Barbara Albin, acrylics, and Marlene Jones, horsehair and raku potter. The gallery is at 113 W. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda. Call 941.575.1718.

Connect Print & Promotions, LLC. – as the hot ☀️ summer days roll on, your print marketing solutions will be on fire 🔥 this August when you hashtag #connect, Punta Gorda!

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ARCHway Institute – Laughter is the Best Medicine. ARCHway will host Sober Stand Up Comedy tonight at the Alliance for the Arts on McGregor Boulevard in Fort Myers. Tickets are $20. Help us save lives by sponsoring today. Click here for ticket information.

ERTC Refund – I’m reaching out to fellow Chamber Members to let them know about the Employee Retention Tax Credit Program. If your business or non-profit operations were in any way disrupted by the Florida COVID mandates, then you probably qualify for a large cash rebate of up to $26,000 per W-2 employee.
To learn how much money you could get, go to my website: www.florida-ertc-tax-refund.com.
Got questions? Call or text me at 480.842.5070 or send me an email at: florida.ertc.tax.refund@gmail.com.
Robert Wenz, ERTC Tax Refund Expert

Fishermen’s Village – www.fishermensvillage.com. August Calendar of Events. Sunset Beach August Events.

Peace River Shopper Latest Edition. Arcadia Community Local

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Eric Breton Fundraising Reception

Tuesday, August 16, 5:30-7 pm at Magnolias on the Bay in Englewood. Click here for more information.

Rachel Keesling Candidate Meet & Greet

Monday, August 29, 5:30-7:30 pm at Coastal Expressions & Wine in Punta Gorda. Click here for more information.

Vote Yes 4 Success Referendum

Help keep after-school sports accessible for students who otherwise would not have the chance to experience the fun. Benefits of the referendum. For information check out www.voteyes4success.org

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2022 Campaign / Election

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Eric Breton Fundraising Reception Tuesday, August 16, 5:30-7 pm at Magnolias on the Bay in Englewood. Click here for more information.

Rachel Keesling Candidate Meet & Greet Monday, August 29, 5:30-7:30 pm at Coastal Expressions & Wine in Punta Gorda. Click here for more information.

Vote Yes 4 Success Referendum Help keep after-school sports accessible for students who otherwise would not have the chance to experience the fun. Benefits of the referendum. For information check out www.voteyes4success.org

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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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ARCHway Institute – July Newsletter

Animal Welfare League –August Pawsitive Press

C.A.R.E. – August Newsletter

Charlotte Players – Newsletter

Copperfish BooksAugust Newsletter

Downtown Farmers Market – August Newsletter

Florida WeeklyJuly Newsletter

Gulfshore Opera – Newsletter

Loveland Center – July Newsletter

Military Heritage Museum – July Newsletter

Meals On Wheels of Charlotte County – Summer newsletter

Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Gardens – Gardens at a Glance News

Pedelec SQB Electric Bikes – August Newsletter

Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach Visitor & Convention Bureau – July Newsletter

Punta Gorda Mural SocietyJuly Newsletter

SandStarJuly Newsletter

SCOREJuly Newsletter

Senior Friendship Center – July Newsletter

The Yoga Sanctuary – August Newsletter

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HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital

Granny Nannies Home Care

Gulfshore Opera

Hoff’s Air Authority

Pickleplex of Punta Gorda

State Farm Agency -Mike Martin

Superior Carpet & Upholestry Cleaning

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Port Charlotte Florist (In Kind)

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