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Friday Facts for September 23, 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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Here is a copy of Chamber President John Wright’s newspaper column from September 20

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For Our Members Only

PG Chamber Radio Show: Exclusively For PG Chamber Members. NOW BOOKING FOR OCTOBER! 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 can either record two slots or record one to air twice during the show. Bob will let you know when 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 simply to show your community support.

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Chamber Members & Visitors Guide: Don’t Delay… Reserve your ad space today!

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

To reserve ad space, call: 941.639.3720
Or email:
LCraigFord@puntagorda-chamber.com
TZajas@puntagorda-chamber.com

My ad will be:

  • Camera Ready
  • Pickup from last year (No Changes)
  • Pickup from last year (With Changes)
  • I need my ad designed

All Premium Positions Sold!

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For Our Community and All Of Our Members

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Whitney Grace starring in Showstopper: A Love Letter to Broadway
Monday, November 21, 7-9pm

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

$45 per person for dinner and show

About the show

SHOWSTOPPER: A Love Letter to Broadway is a one-woman, one hour, 12 costume Broadway extravaganza. Everyone remembers the moment that stopped the show, the 11 o’clock number that left us laughing, crying, or thinking. In SHOWSTOPPER: A Love Letter to Broadway we jump from show to show experiencing the high-energy classics through dance, song and story.

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Blues, Brews, & BBQ

Saturday, October 22, 3-6PM
History Park on Shreve Street, Downtown Punta Gorda

Regular Tickets: $40
Includes samples of multiple craft beers and live blues. Amazing BBQ bites available for purchase.

VIP Tickets: $50 (Limited Availability)
Enter ahead of the crowd from 2-3pm for early sampling of special VIP brews selected especially for you.

Get your tickets at www.puntagordachamber.com under the Shop Chamber tab

For more information call (941) 639-3720

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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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September – October 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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Sept. 28: Networking Lunch, Noon-1:30 pm Join your Chamber for our Networking Lunch at Hurricane Charley’s, 300 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda. Buffet. 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.

 

Oct. 12: Business Over Breakfast, 7:15-8:30 am Join your Chamber for our Networking Breakfast at Punta Gorda Library, 401 Shreve St., sponsored by The Friends of the Library. Please RSVP to reception@puntagorda-chamber.com or call 941.639.3720.

 

Oct. 18: Business After Hours, 5:30-7 pm  Join your Chamber at PG Social House, 124 Cross St., Punta Gorda. Don’t forget to bring a gift to showcase your business. Please RSVP to reception@puntagorda-chamber.com or call 941.639.3720

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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) – As an addition to our 10th Annual Pack A Backpack Drive, the Gettel Automotive Group’s Gettel Foundation recently donated $30,000 to the Education Foundations in Manatee, Sarasota, Charlotte, Marion and Alachua County in Florida and Cherokee County in Georgia. Each Foundation received $5,000.

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 Mixed Signal playing tonight and Twinkle 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!

Downtown Farmers Market (Gold) Open Saturdays, 8 am-Noon.

TIME Realty Services, Inc. (Gold) – In August: Charlotte County shows 565 sales, down 9% YOY, median price $361,690, up 21%, Median 12 days on market, 2.6 months of inventory, 48% of sales were in contract 0-10 days, 43% cash, 44% conventional.

33950 shows: 58 sales, down 30% YOY, $432,500 median price, up 23%, Median 26 days on market, 1.8 months of inventory, 36% of sales were in contract 0-10, 66% cash, 31% conventional. 

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

Provides your company the image of a professional office without the cost of dedicated office space. 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 free in-home consultation. 941.637.0015

The Purple House Salon (Silver) – Let’s get hair healthy for fall. Chamber members receive a free treatment upon request with a service. We now offer Lash Extensions! This offer is for September, October and November every Friday.

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

Charlotte Players (Bronze) Blithe Spirit, October 7-16. For tickets, go to www.charlotteplayers.org or call 941.255.1022.

Coastal Expressions & Wine (Bronze) –

Located in the ISLES at 1133 Bal Harbor Blvd in the Plaza at Suite #1135. If you haven’t been here before, we offer a unique experience of food, wine, beer, activities, and shopping! Daily, we serve Breakfast flatbreads and Mimosas, Lunch specials and Wine Dinner/wine/beer and more.  

If you’d like, please visit our website at www.coastal-expressions.com to view our wine/beer and food menu, events and activities. You can also shop online or in-person. We call it “Sip & Shop.”

To sign up for some of our events please like our Coastal Expressions and Wine FB page or call us at 941.214.8599 and make a reservation. 

Please join us: 

  • Daily Breakfast Special (Tuesday – Saturday) Morning Star Flatbread (Mimosa or Coffee) $10, $12 for all three
  • Every day join us for Wine Flights. 4 Tastings. 2 oz. pours. With some complimentary nibbles. Tuesdays from 10-5, Wednesday-Saturday 10-9 (except during WINE-O Bingo on Fridays from 5-8 pm)
  • Every day come on in and “Sip & Shop” while you browse our Unique Boutique for Gifts
  • Enjoy our Lunch Special (it changes daily or weekly) from 11-4 for $16.99
  • Every Friday night for WINE-O BINGO. 6-8 pm. 1 card per/person. $6 a card for three games. Win a wine bottle as your prize.
  • This Saturday, September 24 from 5:30 – 8:30 pm join us for LIVE Music with Bill Fredericks.  
  • Available Daily, Come on in with your special someone (Spouse or Gal-friend) for our Wine Special for TWO $30. Just ask us.
  • Every Wednesday for $6 Wine Wednesday. Plus join us for “Happy Hour” from 4-7.
  • Every Thursday night for Trivia. Get your team together (up to 6 people). Win wine and food gift certificates as prizes. Game starts at 6:30 pm.

Gulfshore Opera (Bronze) Back by popular demand … the GO Divas tour! We’ve also added a Fall Concert: Song and Dance. Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with GO.

Friendly, social events return in Season 9: Every year, GO plans various fun and friendly social events in each of our three county service areas. Starting this year, these events will be grouped together under the name, GO Social.

Military Heritage Museum (Bronze)Mark your calendar for Christmas at the Gulf Theater:

Tuesday, November 29: Peter Mayer: Stars and Promises Christmas Tour 2022

Friday, December 2: Bob Hope Crooners Christmas. Click here for season calendar.

Animal Welfare League (Support) – Just a few more weeks to get Raffle Tickets! Click here.

C.A.R.E. (Support) – The Center for Abuse and Rape Emergencies in Charlotte County (C.A.R.E.) has a completely free helpline, available 24/7/365! If you are in an abusive relationship or are a survivor of sexual assault, it is NEVER your fault. You deserve to feel safe and loved. Text or call 941.499.8534.

C.A.R.E. Auxiliary Fundraiser Golf Tournament is tomorrow at Riverwood Golf Club. Click here.

C.A.R.E. co-hosting a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Training with the Florida Council Against Sexual Violence at ShorePoint Health Punta Gorda on October 17-21 from 8 am-5 pm. No cost to participant. Register at www.fcasv.org

Drug Free Charlotte County (Support) – Have you ever heard people talking about how ALL our youth is vaping or doing drugs? Would you be surprised to know that actually MOST Charlotte County teens are NOT using alcohol, tobacco or other drugs (ATOD)? You heard that right! What we need now is YOU. We need you to help us continue to get that message out to everyone.

Frank Desquin (Support) – Now that you know Gilchrist Park’s new seawall is its third, do you know how close we came to not having a beautiful bayfront park at all? Click here for Frank’s latest column.   

The Homeless Coalition/Fabulous Finds (Support) – Seeking volunteers. We have kitchen, clerical, pantry help and the resale shop. Contact Jenifer Welch at 941.627.4313 ext. 103.

Peace River Botanical and Sculptural Gardens (Support) – Is your business looking for a place to host your holiday party? Adorned with thousands of lights during the month of December, Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Gardens is the perfect backdrop! Please reach out to Tanna Horner thorner@peacerivergardens.org for more information on private event rentals. 

Friday, Oct. 28: Mums The Word! An intriguing evening of ‘whodunit.’ Kick off your fall festivities with this plot-driven puzzle filled with laughs, drinks, food and friends! Visit https://www.facebook.com/events/594624628711768

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Valerie’s House – Come join us for a fun night of Music Bingo, Dinner,and Chance Raffle Baskets for a fundraising event to help our Valerie’s House-Charlotte County children and families. Our mission is to help children and families work through the loss of a loved one together and go on to live fulfilling lives. The fun event will be TOMORROW at 6 pm. Tickets are $25. Chance raffle basket tickets are 3 tickets for $10 or 7 tickets for $20. Purchase tickets @

Events — Valerie’s House (valerieshouse.org)

Kelting Inspections – Is excited to announce that we are offering pressure washing services. We have professional equipment, a commitment to customer service and fair prices. Our services include the options for a house wash, roof soft wash and concrete or paver flat work. We are offering a $20 discount to all military and first responders. Email us for a quote at office@keltinginspections.com.

Crowned Free 2 B Free Mobile Boutique – Step Up For Humanity Walk To End Human Trafficking, Saturday, October 15, 10 am-noon. Starts and ends at Wyvern Hotel. Click here for registration details.

Carmelo’s Italian Ristorante – Introducing our new dessert: Dolce Festa. Available to celebrate birthdays, graduations, anniversaries or any special occasion! 941.621.4091. 321 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda.

Punta Gorda Boat Club – Boating in Charlotte Harbor Seminar, Saturday, October 15, 9 am-noon. Deadline to register is October 12. For more information, call 941.639.3828.

The Grill at 1951 – Enjoy casual fine dining and live jazz 6-9 pm every Tuesday through Saturday. We are full of activities, new menu items and live music, with a nice ambiance. Be sure to ask about our new menu items beginning this week! Our staff is ready to serve you and will have your table ready. Make your reservation now

941.255.0994. 1951 Tamiami Trail in Port Charlotte.

Habitat for Humanity – 24th Annual Turkey Trot, Thursday, November 24, 7:30 am. Sign up now.

Punta Gorda Rotary Club – Is holding a digital fundraising campaign for Ukraine Relief.

Click on the QR code, or on the donation button at https://puntagordarotary.org.

Harbor Social PG – Saturday and Sunday football specials 10 wings and 2 draft beers $16. Open Saturday and Sunday at 10 am for breakfast and Bloody Mary bar.

212 West Marion Ave., Punta Gorda

Chabad of Charlotte County – High Holiday Services will be held at it’s new location: The Punta Gorda Jewish Center at 424 W. Henry St., Punta Gorda. 941.258.0177. For more info click

https://www.chabadofcharlottecounty.com

United Way of Charlotte County – You’re invited! Days of Caring and H.O.P.E. Block Party, Thursday, October 20, 3-6 pm. Join our celebration to support local non-profits. Click here to RSVP.

Charlotte Behavioral Health Care – Substance use disorders and overdoses are a critical challenge in Charlotte County. The Fred Lang Foundation Front Nine will be October 1. Click here for details.

Kingdom Center For Hope – Harvest Moon Dance, Saturday, October 1, 6:30-9 pm, Women’s Club in Punta Gorda. Click here for details. Lunch Box Series Lunch and Learn: Monday, Sept. 19 and 26 at 1 pm, Laishley Park Community Room. Would you like to write a book? If so, this program is for you.

Punta Gorda Airport Save on Allegiant fares by buying tickets at the Bailey Terminal, Monday and Friday from 9:30-11:30 am.

Boys and Girls Clubs – Boo Ball, October 22, 6-10 pm, Holy Trinity Event Center. Click here for tickets.  

ARCHway – Between September 1 – November 30, 2022, ARCHway has been chosen as a myWalgreens partner in South Florida. 

ERTC Refund – How much money could your business or non-profit, including churches, receive from the Employee Retention Tax Credit Program? Click here.

Pinch A Penny – Extend swim season with a pool heater or get a $500 rebate on renovations! Click here

YMCA – Your gift will provide the opportunity for a child to learn new skills, develop meaningful friendships and nurture their potential. To make your gift, click here.

Pomegranate & Fig – Flash Sale … Pass it on! Up to 50% off Spartina 449. 208 Tamiami Trail, Punta Gorda.

Edison and Ford Winter Estates – October 1 & 2: Annual Orchid Sale and Symposium from 9-4.

Friday, October 7: Sample wine and cheese from 5:30-7 pm. Tickets are $75 for non-members and $65 for Edison Ford members. Register at EdisonFord.org

October 29: First Fall Festival from 9 am to 4 pm

October 29: Accepting reservations for first VIP Tour of the season: Dade City

November 11: Acoustic ensemble, Appalachian Road Show for first Rhythm on the River concert of season. 

Registration open for Children’s Camps. Spooky Science is October 14.

Punta Gorda History Center – Southern Supper Fundraiser, Saturday, November 19 at Hurricane Charley’s. Click here for sponsorship details. Click here for dinner details.

Sea Grape Gallery -The Florida Watercolor Society is hosting its 2022 Convention and Trade Show at the Charlotte Harbor Convention and Event Center today and tomorrow. From September 1 to October 6, Sea Grape Gallery will be featuring two of their artists, Anne Tuttle, colored pencil artist, and Jan Pronko, hand-built clay artist. The gallery is at 113 W. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda. Call 941.575.1718.

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Fishermen’s Village – www.fishermensvillage.com. September Calendar of Events. Sunset Beach September Events. Fishermen’s Village annual Key Lime & Tropical Fest is tomorrow! Key Lime Specialties, trop rock/island music, fun activities, shopping and dining! Event kicks off at noon (vendor displays noon-6 pm), music continues until 9 pm in center court and at Sunset Club Dry Beach Tiki Bar. 

Full details at www.fishermensvillage.com.

October Calendar of Events. Sunset Beach October.

Saturday, October 15: 4th Annual International Culture Fest, Noon-6 pm.

Peace River Shopper Latest Edition. Arcadia Community Local

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Punta Gorda Historic District Halloween Celebration

Punta Gorda’s biggest and most pedestrian-friendly annual Halloween celebration is coming back! Monday, October 31, 5-9 pm,

New Life Church, 507 Marion Ave.

American Pickers To Film In Florida

The American Pickers are returning to Florida! They plan to film episodes of The History Channel hit television series throughout our state in December 2022.

Updated COVID-19 Boosters: What Employers Need to Know

Click here for booster checklist for employers

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Election 2022

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Vote Yes! For Success

Click here to see why the referendum is so important. Yard signs are available at the Chamber office.

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ARCHway Institute – September Newsletter

Animal Welfare League –September Pawsitive Press

C.A.R.E. – August Newsletter

Charlotte Community Foundation – Newsletter

Copperfish BooksAugust Newsletter

Downtown Farmers Market – September Newsletter

Habitat For Humanity – July and August Newsletter

Lifestyles After 50 – September Newsletter

Loveland Center – September Newsletter

Military Heritage Museum – September Newsletter

Meals On Wheels of Charlotte County – Summer newsletter

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

Pedelec SQB Electric Bikes – August Newsletter

Punta Gorda Airport – Newsletter

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

Punta Gorda Mural SocietyAugust Newsletter

SandStarFall Newsletter

SCOREJuly Newsletter

Senior Friendship Center – July Newsletter

TIME Realty Services Inc. – August Newsletter

The Yoga Sanctuary – August Newsletter

Valerie’s House – Newsletter

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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