Greater Punta Gorda
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Florida Weekly (Charlotte)
Published September 07Beatles, Benise and folk music: September strikes different chords
Gulf Coast Symphony mixes familiar favorites, genre-spanning concerts and unexpected entertainment throughout September, offering a musical and performance palette for all tastes. “It is a journey across countries, cultures and musical traditions. The connective tissue is not…
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 06Charlotte County Fire & EMS to hold fire station open houses
Charlotte County Fire & EMS invites residents to visit three local fire stations during a series of community open houses this fall. Each station will be open from 9 a.m. to noon. Visitors can tour the station, view fire and emergency medical apparatus, and meet the firefighters,…
Florida Weekly (Charlotte)
Published September 06Use your heirlooms and create a memory or two
After a lifetime of collecting, there’s one thing that still amazes me: It’s the capacity of a single item to trigger a memory. That happened to me one Saturday afternoon while I was shopping at my local hospice resale store. I’d traversed the store twice and found nothing. Then…
Florida Weekly (Charlotte)
Published September 06Leaving a legacy at Lee Health
Healthcare has always been an essential lifeline worldwide; nobody can beat the flu with their own two fists. It takes a team of doctors, nurses, therapists, surgeons and many other health care professionals to care for patients and help people reach a healthy, fulfilling life.…