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Punta Gorda wins "Bicycle-Friendly Community of the Year"
The Florida Bicycle Association presented its prestigious "Bicycle-Friendly Community of the Year" award to the City of Punta Gorda in recognition of the city's efforts to create a pedestrian- and bicycle-friendly community.
Among the many reasons Punta Gorda was selected, includes the bicycle loaner program operated jointly by TEAM and the city of Punta Gorda. The bike loaner program now has 17 bicycles located at Fishermen's Village, the Sheraton and Laishley Marina. A special thank you goes out to the recent donors who helped us expand the fleet: Re/Max Anchor Realty Sifrit & Dees Team, Punta Gorda Sailing Club, Carolyn French and Tyler Swanson, PGI Newcomers' Club, and Four Points by Sheraton. Punta Gorda is the only city in Florida that offers such a program and new sponsors are welcome! It's $300 for a bicycle and $400 for a tricycle and tax-deductible. |
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The Downtown Merchants Association is looking for artists...
for the Artisan's Atelier scheduled to open September in the Herald Court building. For more information, contact Jerry Presseler at jerry@presselergallery.com. The artisan's atelier project is a collaborative effort of TEAM, the Downtown Merchant's Association, the Visual Arts Center, and the Arts and Humanities Council with support from the Charlotte County and Punta Gorda Chambers of Commerce and Main Street Punta Gorda.
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Paver Sales Help Beautify Punta Gorda
Thanks to the generosity of many who have purchased TEAM pavers, a number of beautification projects --- such as the trees near the interactive fountain in Laishley Park --- have been completed. We have several other such projects in mind including the addition of landscaping around the planned "Welcome to Punta Gorda" signs on US 41 at the north entrance to the city.
To purchase a paver and help beautify Punta Gorda, contact TEAM by telephone at 941-637-8326 or email at TEAM@teampuntagorda.org. The cost of the pavers is $100 for one, $250 for three, and $400 for five. |
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Community Gardens Project
In collaboration with a number of community groups, TEAM volunteers are excited to be creating community gardens in Punta Gorda. Whether growing veggies or flowers, the goal of a community garden is to use vacant property in a productive manner.
The first such garden will be located at the South County Regional Park and is scheduled to in full swing by the Fall. For more information contact TEAM at 637-8326 or by email at TEAM@teampuntagorda.org. |
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"Destination Punta Gorda" - A great gift for friends and family!
TEAM Punta Gorda is excited to offer "Destination Punta Gorda," a beautiful coffee table book that describes in both words and pictures, the unique qualities of our waterside community.
The cost of the book is $38.50, quantities are limited. To order your copy, contact TEAM by phone at 941-637-8326 orby email:
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...Jeff Dreschsler is representing TEAM on the Punta Gorda Boaters Alliance. Jeff has also recently joined the City's Waterfront Development Advisory Committee.
...In case you have been out of town and missed the news, the Aqui Esta bridge is completed (on time) and the street has been reopened.
...TEAM's architecture group has been hard at work to be sure TEAM's input is reflected in the design of the Harborwalk Project. Keep the input coming. |
