Photo Lists

Thursday, March 27, 2014

Thunderbird in the Wings at the Punta Gorda Airport for Show This Weekend

The USAF Air Demonstration Squadron ("Thunderbirds") is the air demonstration squadron of the US Air Force.  They will perform at the Punta Gorda Airport Air Show this Weekend.  

Monday, March 24, 2014

New "Beautiful Bike in Paradise" at Ponce Park from Team Punta Gorda

As Part of Team Punta Gorda's Beautification Program Team Members are painting and decorating old bikes and placing them at various places in town.  This newest one was just installed yesterday by artist Carol Thorne.  Note that it is meant to attract visitors to the Wildlife Center... note  baby bird face on the yellow bike.  

Sunday, March 23, 2014

Friday, March 21, 2014

The Damn at Prarie and Shell Creek Confluence - Punta Gorda's Water

The Damn created to supply Punta Gorda water at the confluence of Prarie and Shell Creeks.   

Tuesday, March 18, 2014

A View of the Old Punta Gorda Court House

Designed in the Classical Revival style by architects Leitner and Henson , it was built between 1927 and 1928 by Paul H. Smith  Additions were made to the building the 1960s and 1980s but in 1999 it was replaced by a new Justice Center and then fell into disuse. In 2005, the additions having been demolished, the Board of County Commissioners undertook the restoration and renovation of the original 1928 structure that remained.  Taken to highlight the powerful columns that define the building.  

Sunday, March 9, 2014

The Fog Comes..and then Moves On

The fog comes
on little cat feet.

It sits looking
over harbor and city
on silent haunches
and then moves on.
Sandburg

Thursday, March 6, 2014

City Council Members at Cheney Ground Breaking

City Council members Nancy Prafke, Tom Cavanaugh, Carolyn Freeland, Kim Devine at Cheney Brothers Groundbreaking yesterday.  (Photo Supplied Courtesy T. Duffy)

Wednesday, March 5, 2014

County Commissioners and Governor Scott Break Ground for Cheney Brothers

Left to Right: Commissioner Tricia Duffy, Byron Russell, CEO, Cheney Brothers, Governor  Rick Scott, Commissioner Chris Constance, Commissioner Stephen R. Deutsch, Commissioner Ken Doherty.  Photo provided by T. Duffy.  

Tuesday, March 4, 2014

Two Beauties - Kim Devine City Councilwoman and Pup at Gilchrist

Kim Devine City Councilwomen for District 1 Downtown Area and her beautiful pup.  

Saturday, March 1, 2014

Farmer's Market on Taylor Road

An older farmer market is on Taylor Road next to the American Legion