News in Punta Gorda
Keys Weekly
Published October 01Fins, ’Canes earn wins ahead of 57th Battle of the Keys
Both sides are rolling with some momentum ahead of the Keys’ most storied football showdown. MARATHON The Dolphins of Marathon traveled to Punta Gorda on Sept. 25 to take on the Trailblazers of Babcock. The Fins’ defense came up big on the Blazers’ first drive, then Marathon made…
Florida Weekly (Charlotte)
Published September 23COMMUNITY IN THE KNOW
County town halls on sales tax, property tax reform Charlotte County Administration will host a series of town hall meetings to provide residents with information and answer questions about the 1% Local Option Sales Tax and property tax reform. The meetings are scheduled for 6-7…
Florida Weekly (Charlotte)
Published September 21NETWORKING: Punta Gorda Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet
Florida Weekly (Charlotte)
Published September 208th Annual International CultureFest brings global atmosphere to Punta Gorda
Music. Dance. International cuisine. Cultural vendors. Nonstop Performances. A Parade of Nations. All these will highlight the 8th Annual International CultureFest, held Saturday, Oct. 10, at Fishermen’s Village in Punta Gorda. Southwest Florida will come together for a…
Florida Weekly (Charlotte)
Published September 17SOCIETY: Wine, Art & Design, Visual Art Center, Punta Gorda
Florida Weekly (Charlotte)
Published September 17Veterans and stories abound at Honor Flight reunion
It is Friday, Aug. 28, and 100 veterans are gathering inside the Life Celebration Center in Punta Gorda. The event is the second annual reunion of the Southwest Florida Honor Flight (www.swflhonorflight.org), sponsored by Veteran Air. It is nearly 5:30 p.m. The staff from Mission…
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…