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Florida Weekly (Charlotte)
Published September 09M/I Homes breaks ground on first home at Enclave at Kingsway Circle
M/I Homes, one of the nation’s leading homebuilders, has officially broken ground on its first new home at Enclave at Kingsway Circle, marking an important milestone for the Punta Gorda community and introducing new home opportunities for buyers in the area. Construction is now…
Florida Weekly (Charlotte)
Published September 07Live the Florida lifestyle at this Suncoast Lakes home
This inviting home at 24412 Lakeview Place, Punta Gorda (33980), delivers comfort, space and convenience in the desirable Suncoast Lakes community, located just off Kings Highway. Built in 2006, the residence offers approximately 2,160 square feet of well-designed living space…
WMNF 88.5
Published September 07SOTD 9/7/26: Eternity by shy blossom
The WMNF Song of the Day for September 7, 2026 is “Eternity” by shy blossum There’s a quiet strength in watching an artist grow up right in front of you, and shy blossom, Punta Gorda’s own Adriana McDonald, is blooming! Raised around live music and backed by a supportive family…
Florida Weekly (Charlotte)
Published September 06Before the scouts came, there was Putnam
Pat Putnam last played a major-league baseball game on Sept. 20, 1984. He was 30. He died on Aug. 25 in Punta Gorda. He was 72. He should not be lost to Southwest Florida sports history. The Fort Myers High School graduate was the first player from the region to play in the…
Florida Weekly (Charlotte)
Published September 02“Hope Lights the Way” at annual Recovery Candlelight Vigil
Charlotte Behavioral Health Care (CBHC) invites the community to come together for an evening of hope, healing and remembrance at its annual Recovery Candlelight Vigil from 7 to 8:15 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18, at Laishley Park, 100 Nesbit St., Punta Gorda. Held in recognition of…
Florida Weekly (Charlotte)
Published August 30Live the SWFL lifestyle at this private, five-acre retreat
This private, 5-acre retreat at 29375 Bryan Way, Punta Gorda (33982), is designed for the Southwest Florida lifestyle. Set behind a gated entrance and surrounded by mature oaks, pines, citrus and tropical landscaping, this fenced and cross-fenced property offers a combination of…