Cheers from 111 Martini Bar

Happy Weekend.... at the Martini Bar in Punta Gorda

A Pretty Hibiscus Spotted at the History Park Today

Big John BBQ now in a Stationary Spot on King Street in Punta Gorda

Big John's now opened in a permanent spot on KIng Street in Punta Gorda serving up his fabulous BBQ Wednesday through Sunday, lunch and dinner.   

Harvey Goldberg Mayor of Punta Gorda with Incoming City Council Member, Carolyn Freeland

Harvey Goldberg, Punta Gorda Mayor with Carolyn Freeland, new incoming City Council member replacing Larry Friedman

Bird of Paradise -- Flowers in Bloom All Over Punta Gorda

Charlotte County Representatives at Republican Straw Poll with Governor of Florida

The Sign at Laishley Park and Marina -- One of Our Favorites

One of our favorite signs in Punta Gorda -- a perfect sized monument sign right outside the marina and park.  

Cigar Cottage at the History Park

Near the former Cigar factory in Punta Gorda at Virginia and Cochran Streets were small cottages where the factory workers lived.  This one was moved to the History Park and restored in 1999.   

Hidden Waterway

This lovely hidden waterway winds its way through Punta Gorda to the Peace River.  You can see it from Shreve Street near the History Park.   

The House That Louie Moved -- Louie Desquin stands in front of the Quednau Hindman House in it New Location at the History Park

Louie Desquin in front of the Quednau HIndman House Just Moved to the Punta Gorda History Park yesterday.  

Riding Along in My Automobile -- Antique Car at Stoplight in Downtown Punta Gorda

Splash .. Sea Gull Leaves Reflection on Peace River

Captured this photo at Laishley Park as seagull took off over the Peace River in Punta Gorda 

AP Hatch -- Mayor and Founder -- on City Council 1924-1927

Picture hangs in Punta Gorda City Hall of A. P. Hatch who was one of the City Founders and Mayor 

Boat on the Harbor -- Life in Good

Storm Clouds over the Punta Gorda Court House

The Fountain of Youth -- in Laishley Park

Perhaps this is what Ponce was thinking about -- Interactive Fountain in Punta Gorda 

Punta Gorda Remembers 9/11

The Classic Entryway to the Ice House Pub in Punta Gorda

Look who is coming to town -- A Taste of Cuba

New sign for Morales Cuban Food along with mural where Bisous and Country Cafe used to be on Taylor in Downtown Punta Gorda.

Reflection

Reflection of Punta Gorda Home in a Canal 

The Red Hat Studio on Sullivan Street in Punta Gorda

A charming cottage located at 311 Taylor Street in Punta Gorda's downtown is home to the Red Hat Studio opened in 1999.  The original house was built in 1922 and was once the home of Allen B Tucker, known for Tucker's Grade.

Punta Gorda Downtown At Night