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Friday Facts for February 24, 2022

CHAMBER MEMBER AND CHAMBER FRIENDS:

Here Are Your Friday Facts From The Punta Gorda Chamber of Commerce

Chamber President John Wright’s newspaper column from February 21.


For Our Members Only

PG Chamber Radio Show: Exclusively For PG Chamber Members.

NOW BOOKING FOR MARCH!

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 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. Only 10 businesses per month. It’s a great way to promote your business, advertise an event or show community support.

Members Only Chamber Events

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!

Wednesday, March 1: Networking Lunch, Noon-1:30 pm – Harbor Social. Lunch choices: Chicken Caesar Salad (can be done without the chicken), Burger and Fries or Mahi Taco with Black Beans and Rice. $20. RSVP by emailing reception@puntagorda-chamber.com, calling 941.639.3720 or pay online.

Wednesday, March 8: Business Over Breakfast, 7:15-8:30 am – Laishley Crab House sponsored by HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital. Please RSVP.

Tuesday, March 21: Business After Hours, 5:30-7 pm – Peace River Botanical and Sculpture Gardens. Please RSV

All the Following Information is for Our Community.

Please Support Our Local Businesses!

Whitney Grace: A Letter to Broadway Encore

Join us for a delightful Italian buffet dinner followed by the talented Whitney Grace’s one-woman show!

Wednesday, April 5, 7-9 PM

Charlotte Harbor Convention & Event Center, 75 Taylor Street, Punta Gorda.

$50 per person for dinner and show

A Love Letter to Broadway Encore is a one-hour one-woman follow-up to her November 2022 extravaganza. She jumps from show to show featuring high-energy classics through dance, song and story.

For tickets go to https://www.chamberstaging.com/shop-chamber/

For more information, call 941.639.3720

Laird’s Golf Challenge

Saturday, June 17
2021 Topgolf Blvd. (Just off I-75 in Fort Myers)

ENTRY FEE: $100 Per Person (4-6 People per team)

Includes Golf, Lunch buffet, & Festivities
Cash Bar, Prizes Galore

Noon-3pm
Deadline to enter: Thursday, June 8

No need to lug your clubs or wear golf shoes or bring balls and tees… TopGolf supplies everything you need!

For more information: Call 941.639.3720

Email tzajas@puntagorda-chamber.com for a form

Partners in Action News

Four Points By Sheraton (Platinum) – T.T.’s Tiki Bar is exactly what you need. Come and enjoy a great meal while having a drink in your hand and toes in the sand. We have two bands making their Tiki debut this weekend. Tonight, we have The Fulcos starting at 7 pm. On Saturday, we have Twinkle taking the little stage at 7 pm. Please click here to see when all of your favorite bands are performing this month. The Easter season has begun, so don’t forget about our all you can eat fish fry every Friday for $12.95! Our new Tiki hut called Harborside Garden is now open for private events. We are currently booking weddings, rehearsal dinners, birthday parties, celebration of life, corporate events, etc. It can hold up to 300 people for dinner and 500 for a reception-style get together. Please call Kelly Williamson at 941.637.6770 for more information. The following are our specials:

  1. 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
  2. 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.
  3. The Dockside Grill serves Prime Rib every Saturday
  4. The Dockside Grill features a different nightly special.

TIME Realty (Gold) – Happy Friday to you! The 7-day rolling stat shows 146 New Listings, 183 New Contracts, 88 Closed Contracts and 194 New Price decreases. As shown in new contracts over-taking the new listings, the market has increased speed. There are almost 1,400 residential properties to choose from, we haven’t seen that in a while. It’s still a seller’s market, know your numbers. Della Booth, Broker, celebrating 25 years as your local Realtor.

Downtown Farmers Market (Gold) Open 8 am to 1 pm Saturdays.

The Nix Team (Gold) – The market is doing what? Many Americans worry about the housing market, but these stats show Florida is doing just fine

CAM Realty (Silver) – Virtual office available in Downtown Punta Gorda, $99/+tax per month.

Provides your company the image of an office without the cost of dedicated office space. Contact CAM Realty: 941.833.0083.

Coastal Expressions Wine Bar (Silver) – Located in the Isles at 1133 Bal Harbor Blvd in the Plaza at Suite #1135. We offer a unique fun experience including delicious food, wine, beer, non-alcoholic drinks, retail wine by the bottle or a unique boutique gift … plus family activities day or night. Tuesday 10 am – Saturday 9 pm we offer wine tastings, wine flights, wine and food pairings. We serve breakfast flatbreads and mimosas, flatbread lunch specials with a complimentary glass of wine, beer or drink of your choice, a full dinner menu including dessert, our “anytime” date night dinner special for two with a bottle of red or white, our signature “Charcuterie Boards” with flavors of gourmet meats and cheeses from around the globe, and so more … Visit www.coastal-expressions.com to view menu and events calendar. Come check us out or call 941.214.8599.

Creative Window Treatments (Silver) – We are here for your window treatments needs. Area’s only Hunter Douglas Showcase Dealer, Plantation Shutters, Blinds, Shades, Drapery and more. Call 941.637.0015.

Fishermen’s Village (Silver) – Annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration on Friday, March 17, noon until 9 pm. February calendar of events and Sunset Beach Club February events. March calendar of events and Sunset Beach Club March events.

Military Heritage Museum (Silver in Kind) – March Gulf Theater Happenings.

WENG Radio (Silver In Kind) Chamber members can broadcast information about their business to the public. Click here for special rate.

Charlotte Players (Bronze) The Folk Legacy Trio lets baby boomers relive the great era of folk music from the ’50’s, ’60’s and early ’70s on March 6. The trio features George Grove, formerly of The Kingston Trio for 41 years; Rick Dougherty, formerly of The Limeliters and The Kingston Trio for 13 years and 12 years respectively; and, Jerry Siggins, the former lead singer of the legendary doo-wop group The Diamonds for 27 years. Located at The Charlotte Harbor Event and Conference Center. Show begins at 7:30 pm.

“Natural Woman: A Tribute to Carole King” starring Katie Pinder Brown, Monday, February 27. At The Charlotte Harbor Event and Conference Center, Punta Gorda.

“How The Other Half Loves,” Now through Sunday. At 1182 Market Circle in Port Charlotte.

For more information and tickets, go to www.charlotteplayers.org or call 941.255.1022.

Gulfshore Opera (Bronze) Join the GO Divas at the Emerald Isle with “Songs of Ireland” Touring March 8-15.

HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital (Bronze) – Care like family makes for stroke patient’s inspiring recovery.

PicklePlex® of Punta Gorda (Bronze) – Our “Monday Night Guided Practice” (perfect for newbies) has become so popular that reservations are now necessary. You will need to sign up by 9 am Monday mornings. The first 26 registered may attend. How to sign up: Download the Team Reach app to your phone; enter Group Code: 22mongp; select the calendar to choose preferred date(s); select Yes if coming or No if not. By registering, we can also message you if we need to cancel a session. Brand new players, please email gloria.reilly@pickleplex.org for special instructions – limited to 12 players (2 courts).

C.A.R.E. of Charlotte County (Support) – C.A.R.E. wants to help you create and be in healthy relationships. Healthy relationships bring out the best in you and make you feel good about yourself. No relationship is 100% perfect but no one should be in a relationship that involves domestic violence or sexual violence. C.A.R.E. 24/7 Hotline 941.627.6000.

C.A.R.E. Auxiliary Fundraiser – March 5. Dart Tournament

Frank Desquin (Support) – Did you know Punta Gorda’s first school for African-American children was

established by a young man from Live Oak, Florida? Click here to learn more.

Gator Wilderness Camp School (Support) – Banquet Fundraiser, Thursday, March 9, Punta Gorda Isles Civic Association, 2001 Shreve St., Punta Gorda. Sponsor table of 8, $400. $80 individual ticket. Contact Melissa Bergey to reserve tickets or table. 941.639.7722 or email melissab.gatorcamp@gmail.com

Homeless Coalition (Support) – Is proud to announce that we have received grants from the Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation, The Mosaic Company and Publix Super Markets Charities for the purchase and installation of a new walk-in refrigerator/freezer, crucial to our Hunger Prevention Program.

Illusions salon & spa (Support) – Check out our specials on facials, lashes, nail art jewelry and more as well as our March Madness pot of gold special surprise. Click here to find out more!

Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Gardens (Support) –

Now-May 14: Caribbean Colors Exhibit featuring Leoma Lovegrove. Leoma will be hosting meet and greets periodically, so be sure to check events calendar on our website. 5827 Riverside Drive, Punta Gorda.

February 26: Brunch with the Birds – The Parrot Outreach Society will be onsite from 11-2pm, featuring some colorful and exotic birds to have your picture taken with! Enjoy a light provided brunch with a beverage while waiting your turn for your picture! This is donation based and is included in the admission to The Gardens. 5827 Riverside Drive, Punta Gorda.

March 4: Art Class – Come paint Leoma Lovegrove inspired artwork with Vino’s Picasso artists outside in the Gardens. Class is held outdoors near the giftshop. Class fee includes Garden access and “Caribbean Colors” exhibit. 11 am-1 pm, $69/member, $89/non-member. 5827 Riverside Drive, Punta Gorda

ON GOING: Tail Waggin’ Tuesdays. Bring your furry friends every Tuesday to the Gardens to enjoy The Gardens with your special 4-legged friend. For each pet, there is a $5 admission fee and that goes back to AWL. Pay admission at the ticket booth.

For more information visit website www.PeaceRiverGardens.org or call 941-621-8299

Valerie’s House – Charlotte County (Support) – A non-profit organization that helps grieving children and families who have lost a loved one to go on to live fulfilling lives. Our vision is that no child grieves alone. Would you like to be a Valerie’s House Volunteer Facilitator? Our next training will be in Port Charlotte on April 15-16. Please complete the volunteer application link to join us: Volunteer in SWFL — Valerie’s House (valerieshouse.org).

We will also be having our Charity Quarter Frenzy Fundraising Event on Thursday, March 9, 6 pm, 24 Twentyone Event Center, 2421 Tamiami Trail in Port Charlotte.

Virginia B. Andes Volunteer Community Clinic (Support) – Raffle tickets available for a fabulous Caribbean vacation for two. Winning ticket will be drawn September 30. All proceeds aid our ability to fulfill our mission to provide quality medical and pharmaceutical care for the uninsured residents of Charlotte County.

Visual Arts Center (Support) -The VAC is busy with our big fundraiser “The Battle of the Brushes” where we pair up six local celebrities with six VAC artist coaches. The celebrities are painting their masterpieces with direction from their coaches and they will be auctioned at the “Grand Finale Reveal Gala” on March 24. Everyone Invited! $75 includes a catered dinner, silent auction, and much more! Buy your tickets now, available on www.VisualArtCenter.org or call the front desk.

Coming Soon: March 18-19, Peace River National Art Festival in Laishley Park.

Member Information

HipNotique – Planning to re-open TODAY! They offer a collection of fashion, accessories and gifts. 111 W. Marion Ave. in Punta Gorda. 941.347.7250.

Sea Grape Gallery – Will be celebrating their grand re-opening on March 9, 10 and 11 each day from 10 am – 5 pm. Until then, visit seagrapegallery.com. 113 W. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda.

Leak Busters Roofing – Free Wind Mitigation Inspection With Every Complete Roof. Do you need help getting the money you deserve from your insurance company? Call us, we offer in-house supplementing! Leak Busters Roofing is a trusted provider of residential and commercial roof repairs and replacements. When you hire us for your roof installation project, you’ll get a dedicated team of professionals. We welcome the opportunity to earn your business and add you to our growing list of satisfied customers. For a free Roof Repair or Replace Estimate, please call our Port Charlotte Showroom 239.291.9260, or stop by Monday-Friday, 8 am-4 pm, 18501 Murdock Circle, Suite 100, Port Charlotte 33948.

Punta Gorda Pub Crawl – While there is no “pub crawl” in 2023, there will be a Hurricane Relief Concert and Food Drive tomorrow from 11 am to 3 pm in the street between Nesbit and U.S. 41 NB in Punta Gorda.

Big Shot Marketing & Design – Your website should be making you money. It’s that simple. If your website isn’t generating leads or closing sales, then it’s time to rethink your digital marketing strategy. At Big Shot Marketing & Design, we are committed to providing tangible results for our clients. That means generating leads, increasing online purchases, or reaching any digital marketing goal you’re looking to achieve.

In this week’s featured blog, we discuss the do’s and don’ts of answering the phone for your business. You’re probably doing it wrong! Here is the link to the newsletter: https://bigshotmad.com/2023/02/march-newsletter/

YMCA of Southwest Florida – The Fort Myers YMCA is bringing our community together for a good cause at its Inaugural River Nights Charity Event on March 31. The event will take place at the beautiful Burroughs Home and Gardens.

As our guest, you’ll enjoy a memorable evening with food and drinks in good company with the opportunity to bid on and win a variety of fabulous auction items all in support of the Y. Most importantly, it will be a night of raising funds to advance our mission and strengthen our local community.

Suncoast Humane Society – There has Bordetellosi Outbreak in our area!

Are you a baseball fan that also loves to help animals? Well this is the perfect opportunity for you to put both those passions together! We are raffling off a set of 4 tickets to the Atlanta Braves vs. Boston Red Sox spring training game. These tickets are front row for the dugout area section 109 in row 5 (Best seats in the house!) Parking passes will be included and mailed to the winner!

Copperfish Books – If you’ve ever wanted to own and run a bookstore, don’t miss this opportunity to acquire Copperfish Books – a full-service, thriving business located in downtown Punta Gorda! Copperfish Books has been a fixture in the heart of Punta Gorda for over 10 years, offering new and used books, gifts and literary events for our community’s book lovers and visitors. The current owners, Cathy Graham and Serena Wyckoff, plan to move on to new adventures, and so are seeking new owners to continue this independent bookstore.

Severy Creek Roofing – Good news! We have concrete and steel coated tile in stock and can deliver and install in less than 9 weeks. Certificate. Mid Florida licensed contractor. Insured. steve@severycreekroofing.com

Short Film Festival – The Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach Visitor & Convention Bureau and Asbury Shorts USA present the 9th Annual Punta Gorda Short Film Festival on Wednesday, March 1 at the Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center. For tickets go online to 9pgsff.bpt.me

Guardian ad Litem Foundation, 20th Judicial Circuit Inc. – The sounds of smooth jazz will again be echoing across Charlotte County at the third annual Jazz on the Harbor, a music and culinary event that benefits the Guardian ad

Litem Foundation, 20th Judicial Circuit. Jazz on the Harbor will be held March 30 at Isles Yacht Club in Punta Gorda.

Punta Gorda Woman’s Club – Mahjongg Tournament fundraiser, Saturday, March 4, 1-4 pm. Registration: $30 due by February 25. 118 Sullivan Street, Punta Gorda.

ARCHway Institute – 9th Annual Golf Scramble & Tennis Mixer, March 24 and 25 at Twin Isles Country Club in Punta Gorda.

Burnt Store Presbyterian Church – Portrait of a Bride: An Evolving Silhouette,” tomorrow, 1:30 pm. Display of 15-20 wedding gowns from the Victorian Era to the present.

Lenten Reflections with Pastor Jaco. Each Wednesday in March (1-29), Pastor Jaco will offer thoughts on The Disciplines of Lent, sharing his beliefs about the different spiritual disciplines that are needed during this special time in the church.

Loveland Center – 3rd Annual Ability 5K Run/1K Walk, March 26, 7:30 am, Laishley Park, Punta Gorda

Boca Beacon – 41st Annual Rotary Fine Arts Festival, March 25-26, 10 am to 4 pm on W. Dearborn St., Englewood.

Meals on Wheels of Charlotte County – Mardi Gras on Marion, tomorrow, 1:30 pm.

Players Circle Theater – “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change” – This smash hit, side-splitting, funny musical exposes everything you’ve secretly thought about dating, mating, marriage and romance but were too afraid to admit. See why it is one of the longest-running Off-Broadway shows ever, with over 5,000 performances. Through Sunday. Tickets $35-$50.

The Players Circle Theater is located at The Shell Factory in North Fort Myers, just 5 miles from Charlotte County line. Free parking. Dinner is available before the show.

For tickets and showtimes, call 239.800.3292 or go online at Playerscircletheater.com. 16554 North Cleveland Ave., North Fort Myers 33903

Rotary Club of Punta Gorda – The Punta Gorda Rotary Club Foundation is pleased to present the 15th annual Taste of Punta Gorda at Laishley Park from 11 am to 5 pm, Sunday, March 5. Sponsorships available. Sponsorship form.

Punta Gorda Historic Murals Society – Walking tours of the murals will be held every Tuesday and Thursday, now through March 30. Tours limited to 12. Click here for information.

Heroes Unmasked – A non-profit organization based in Southwest Florida to benefit children with illnesses. Get involved through hospital and residential visits dressed as superheroes and philanthropy partnerships. For more information, call 941.421.6556, visit HeroesUnmasked.org or email HeroesUnmasked@yahoo,com

Boys and Girls Clubs of Charlotte County – Farm 2 Table, March 11, 5:30-9:30 pm, Laishley Park. Gourmet dinner, live entertainment, silent auction, cash bar. $125 per person. Click here for information and tickets.

Connect Print & Promotions, LLC. – Every February we are pleased to host and sponsor the monthly “Business Over Breakfast” as our way of saying thank you, Punta Gorda!

commercial printing ✅

logo/graphic design ✅

next-level promotional swag ✅

branded apparel ✅

signs & graphics ✅

888.978.3437 📞

info@connectpromo.net 📧

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www.Facebook.com/connectpromo

www.Instagram.com/connectprintpromotions

… it’s ALWAYS about the 👊🏻 people!

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Nadine’s Closet – We sell custom, unique bold jewelry, hats and music boxes. Located downtown at 103 W. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda. Enter in the back and go up the stairs.

Smargasy Inc. – Do you need help with your Digital MarketingLet’s talk. Call/text 239.214.8592.

TEAM Punta Gorda – Saturday, March 25: Pedal and Play in Paradise. A Cycling Celebration in Punta Gorda.

All Dry Services of Florida Gulf Coast – Locally owned, our services include water and flood damage, mold remediation, sanitizing and deodorizing, leak detection and air fogging services. Call 703.307.7379

Yogaz – Founders Barbara and Buck Pelton have relocated to Punta Gorda and the Yogaz clothing line is now available at Punta Gorda’s local markets. For more information, go to yogaz.com or yogi@yogaz.com or call 507.382.7232

ERTC Refund – We help businesses recover the payroll taxes they paid for the employees they retained during the pandemic. Basically, it’s a refund of your payroll taxes. This is a $400 billion program. We want to qualify as many businesses as possible so they can get their share of that $400 billion. It costs nothing to find out if your business qualifies for this refund. I’ll do it for you – contact me by phone or text at: 941.200.1204 or send me an email at: bob.wenz@americanercprogram.com. All I need is your name, phone number, and email address, plus the legal name of your business to see if your business qualifies.

Kelting Inspections – A proud partner of Hometown Heroes as we understand that we cannot thank our veterans enough for what they have done for our country. We offer discounts for veterans and active duty military! Call 941.655.8888 to schedule.

St. Vincent DePaul – St. Vincent de Paul, Sacred Heart Conference – Open to serve our neighbors in need 9 am-12 noon Monday-Wednesday-Friday at 25200 Airport Rd. Walk-ins welcome, no appointment necessary.

BioCide Labs – We can help with mold removal, treatment and prevention. Our main focus is the mitigation and remediation of water-damaged structures. We will walk you through the entire process over the phone and offer 15% off mold testing and remediation products when you mention the PG Chamber. Call 239.206.2854 or visit BioCideLabs.com

Quick Mobile Repair – Offering a quick turnaround time for repairing cell phones, tablets, laptops, gaming consoles, etc. We are scheduling house calls for any home tech issue. Located in the Cross Trails Center, 615 Cross St. #1104. For information or to schedule appointments, please call 941.655.6681.

Elie Electric Services LLC – We normally are marine based and working on our waterways, however during this time we will be working on land projects to help homeowners. 1512 Nina St., Port Charlotte. 941.763.5348. elieelectricservice.com

Copy Life – We have copy machines and printers. Email tmacia@copylifeinc.com or call 404.230.8443.

Edison and Ford Winter Estates – Sunday: Annual Vintage “Base Ball” Tournament at historic Terry Park in Fort Myers. First game at 10 am.

Gardening classes offered for residents and guests to learn how to have successful gardens in Florida. Classes are offered each year during the spring and cover a wide range of topics.

Peace River Shopper Latest Edition. Arcadia Community Local.

Ribbon Cuttings

Tomorrow: Charlotte County Historical Society, 311 E. Charlotte Ave. Local Black History Mural Dedication. 10 am-Noon

February 28: Essential Constructs, Chamber office. 5:30 pm

Community News

County Clerk’s 2022 Year In Review

Clerk’s Office Provides Enhanced Services For Lower Cost

2023 CHS Project Graduation

Charlotte High parents and Peace River Rotary are sponsoring our 24th Annual CHS Project Graduation. This event is an all night alcohol-free, drug-free and tobacco-free celebration. It is free of charge to all 2023 graduating seniors on Tuesday, May 16. We are asking for your help, along with other members of our community, to ensure the continuation and success of this memorable event. Check here for sponsorship opportunities.

FEMA Hurricane Ian Update

Fact Sheet

Developing FEMA Group Sites

What Is a FEMA Group Site?

Updated Contact For Keeping In Touch With FEMA

Families Moving Into Temporary Housing

Employment Opportunities

D.I.S. Tech Services Inc.

IT Support Technician (Part-time)

Employee that can come to the Peace River Sculpture and Botanical Gardens for a few hours a week to tend to issues that arise. Wednesdays and Fridays, 9 am to noon. This schedule can be flexible. The candidate needs to have about a year of IT experience and can be very green. The starting wage is $15/hour. Has the potential to become a full-time position. If interested, contact Joshua Montgomery at 217.492.8042 or email jmontgomery@distechusa.com

United Way of Charlotte County

Resource Development Director

Please share with your connections. We work with a great team, and serve an incredible community. All we need is someone to help us obtain the resources to continue making an impact! Click here for more information: https://www.unitedwayccfl.org/…/now-hiring-resource

The Yoga Sanctuary

Massage Therapists

While we have grown quite a bit just recently, our hope is to continue to expand our massage and wellness offerings. We are still on the search for experienced massage therapists who are looking for a long-term role in a stable and positive environment. Do you know someone? Send them our way! Click HERE.

Punta Gorda Isles Civic Association

Event Technician (Part-time)

Facility and Maintenance Coordinator (Full-time)

Physical role requiring very flexible scheduling including weekends and evenings, a strong work ethic, initiative, exceptional organization, good judgement and outstanding customer service skills. Reporting to the Executive Director.

The Event Technician is responsible for: setting up and preparing the auditorium and classrooms for daily activities; setting up and breaking down the auditorium and classrooms for large special events and staffing special events. $15-$17/hour.

The Facility and Maintenance Coordinator is responsible for: setting up auditorium and classrooms for daily activities; setting up and breaking down auditorium and classrooms for large special events; staffing special events; and, maintaining the cleanliness, repair and safety of the facility, equipment and grounds. $17-$19/hour. Includes paid vacations and holidays.

Send resume to teriashley@pgica.org.

Coastal Expressions Wine Bar

Kitchen Help

Local, fun Wine Bar in the Isles of Punta Gorda is looking to expand their kitchen staff. Are you looking for a part-time position with a limited menu for easy prepping and execution? Flexible shifts to work with your “semi-retired” lifestyle? Or are you a high school student 18+ or new college graduate? Excellent opportunity to learn culinary skills in a small kitchen environment. Limited menu allows you to hone your skills. The position will include week days and/or evenings plus Saturdays. Occasional special events. Approx. 12-20 hours/week. $12/hour plus tips. Please send resume to loris@coastal-expressions.com or call 941.214.8599.

Newsletters

ARCHway Institute – December Newsletter

Animal Welfare League –January Pawsitive Press

C.A.R.E. – December Newsletter

Charlotte Community Foundation – January Newsletter

Copperfish Books – January Newsletter

Downtown Farmers Market – January Newsletter

Grill at 1951 – November Newsletter

Gulfshore Opera – January Newsletter

Loveland Center – December Newsletter

Military Heritage Museum – January Newsletter

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

Punta Gorda Airport – PDG Buzz

Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach Visitor & Convention Bureau – Newsletter

Punta Gorda Historical Society – January Newsletter

Punta Gorda Mural SocietyJanuary Newsletter

Punta Gorda Symphony – Newsletter

SandStar Remodeling/AR HomesDecember Newsletter

SCORE – December Newsletter

Suncoast Humane Society – Humane Connection Newsletter

TEAM Punta Gorda – November Newsletter

TIME Realty Services Inc. – November Newsletter

The Yoga Sanctuary – January Newsletter

Platinum Sponsors

Gold Sponsors

Silver Sponsors

Bronze Sponsors

Animal Welfare League

Calenda Real Estate Group

Centennial Bank

Charlotte Community Foundation

Charlotte Players

Denise Henry –ReMax Anchor Realty

Farr, Farr, Emerich,Hackett, Carr, and Holmes Law Firm

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

Wotitzky, Wotitzky, Ross, & Young, PA

Port Charlotte Florist (In Kind)

Support Partners