Upcoming Events
EVERY SATURDAY
 
Punta Gorda Farmer’s Market
Time: 8:00am – 1:00pm
Location: Taylor Road, across from the old Charlotte County Courthouse
Click here for additional information.
 
EVERY SUNDAY

History Park Farmer’s Market
Time: 8:00am - 1:00pm

The History Park Farmer's Market is operated by the Punta Gorda Historical Society and helps to maintain this beautiful Park and the Historic Buildings located there. Visitors can sample and purchase a wide variety of items from our vendors, while taking a step back in time and discovering some of our local history.

EVERY WEDNESDAY

Worden Farm’s Greenmarket
Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm 
Location: Fisherman’s Village, Center Court
Additional information:  (941)-637-4874

Takes place every Wednesday.  Organic fruits, vegetables, and flowers from Worden Farm, 100% natural granola from Leslie's Granola, fresh seafood from Peace River Seafood, imported olive oils and spices from Bella Balsamic,  Culinary Cooking Demos by Charlotte Technical Center and live music with Singer/Guitarist Michael Hirst.  
 
FEBRUARY 10-19, 2012

9th Annual Tennis with a Heart Tournament
Location: The Punta Gorda Club, 2905 Tamiami Trail
Contact: Tina Figliuolo, tina.figliuolo@cchomelesscoalition.org.
Additional information: www.cchomelesscoalition.org

Rev up your rackets for the 9th Annual Tennis with a Heart Tournament. The Friday Evening Kick-Off Party and registration will begin at 6 pm on February 10th.  There will be food, beverages, music and exhibition matches that evening. Tennis matches will begin Saturday, February 11th and 12th for mixed doubles and the following weekend February 18th and 19th for regular doubles.  
FEBRUARY 16, 2012
 
Gallery Walk
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Location: Downtown Punta Gorda
Contact:  Downtown Merchants Association, (941) 391-4856
 
Every third Thursday. Themed events with stores open late and offering entertainment and food.

FEBRUARY 18, 2012
 
Punta Gorda Chamber Wine and Jazz Festival
Time:  1:00p.m. - 6:00p.m.
Location: Laishley Park
Contact:  John Wright, (941) 639-3720
 
Annual Jazz & Wine Festival hosted by the Punta Gorda Chamber of Commerce.

FEBRUARY 25, 2012
 
Punta Gorda Rotary Club - Taste of Punta Gorda
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 11:00p.m.
Location: Laishley Park
Contact:  Tom Beck, (941) 575-2388
 
Annual event including food vendors, craft vendors and live music.
 
NEWS STORIES

Cheney Bros. giving region third major shot of new jobs
February 10, 2012
"The final pieces are coming together for the area's third major recent announcement regarding new jobs coming, with Cheney Brothers Inc. planning to hire 380 workers for a new Charlotte County distribution center..."  Read full story here.


Punta Gorda, Florida: great place for snowbirds to 'season'
February 8, 2012
"It is Thursday night and "gangs" of musicians and their adoring fans have already taken up residence in the gazebo, the pavilion, and along the grassy areas of the riverfront Gilchrist Park. Here is old time rock 'n' roll; here is country music; here is blues..." Read full story here.


Punta Gorda noted as a top 10 turnaround town on CNN Money
"Punta Gorda's housing market has two huge factors working in its favor: very low home prices and extremely nice backyards. '


Punta Gorda Airport gets millions in upgrades
January 22, 2012
'It's an hour drive to meet his granddaughter at the Punta Gorda Airport, but Bill Gottschalk says it is well worth it.  "It's 30 minutes from my house to RSW and just another half hour to this airport," Quill said.  It's not the biggest airport in Southwest Florida, but the airport director says it is growing in popularity...' Read full story here.


Home sales report an uptick
January 20, 2012
"Home sales from Palmetto to Punta Gorda rose 7 percent last year, another strong sign that better times might be upon us in the Southwest Florida real estate market..." Read full story here.


Mote Marine Lab may expand to Punta Gorda
January 19, 2012
"Punta Gorda is still moving forward since 2004's Hurricane Charley devastated the area. Now the town is looking to bounce back through an aquarium in Sarasota. A $17 million expansion is planned for the Mote Marine Laboratory..."  Read full article and watch video here.
 
 
Sailing World Championships arrive in Punta Gorda
January 11, 2012
"In the Charlotte Harbor estuary, Southwest Florida is blessed to possess the second largest inshore body of water in the state. Furthermore, it is unquestionably one of the most pristine boating destinations in the entire United States.  The establishment of the Charlotte Harbor Regatta in 2010 recognized that these waters were also ideal for hosting prestigious sailing events..." Read full article here.