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| December 2010 | Judy Brentano, Editor |
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Five Businesses will Take Up Residence
On Thursday, December 16, Sunloft Center held a special celebration to announce the names of five new occupants who will move into the center. Drum roll, please!
Occupying spaces on the second floor will be the office of Joseph R. Schortz, CPA, PLLC; and the office of Brian W. Crosland, CPA, PL.
Spago Day Spa and Medispa will fill the east side of the third floor, and The Weiler Engineering Corporation will occupy the west side.
The ground floor space at the corner of Marion and Sullivan will house Table 209's OPUS Restaurant and Lounge, an upscale chop house-style restaurant. The current Table 209 location will remain open offering New Orleans-style cuisine. |
| Building BOOMS! |
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. . . on Land and Sea 
Good news! This year-to-date saw 38 permits for new construction of single family homes. That is up from 12 permits in 2009 with a value of $3.8 million. This year's value? A whopping $12 million. Punta Gorda is a very desirable location.
The new floating day docks at Laishley Park are under construction. Target date for opening is mid-January. You can dock your boat free of charge for the day.
7-Eleven at Bal Harbor and Aqui Esta has seen a flurry of activity. The interior has been completely revamped, the parking lot repaved, and landscaping has been added around the site. Anticipated opening date is before the end of December.
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| Prospective TEAM Volunteers . . . |
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. . . take Note!
 | | TPG volunteers gather just for fun in 2010. |
A special Volunteer Orientation for those who wish to learn more about TEAM Punta Gorda and the ways in which you can help is in the planning stages.
Watch for a SPECIAL EDITION of TEAM Talk for the date and make plans to attend. Volunteering with TPG is a great way to meet people and make new friends!
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| Painting the Town |
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Mural Society Set to Go 
The Punta Gorda Historical Mural Society is ready to start painting "The Hotel Punta Gorda" mural featuring seven famous guests. Do you know who they are?
All murals are paid for through fundraising activities throughout the year. TEAM Punta Gorda donated a paver to help with their efforts.
Artist Charles Peck will paint the southwest wall of the Charlevoi Condominiums overlooking Charlotte Harbor now that the scaffolding is in place. Stop by, say hello, and offer him encouragement while he paints. |
| PGBA Adopts a Beach |
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Clubs Lead Effort 
The beach area at Gilchrist Park never looked better. Thanks to 50 volunteers from the Punta Gorda Boaters Alliance, debris, overgrowth and weeds were removed from the beach area in the park.
The Alliance is comprised numerous local boating clubs. The cleanup effort was led by Marilyn and Murray Thorndycraft.
The project was another example of citizens working in partnership with the City to keep Punta Gorda looking beautiful. |
| City Looking for a Few Good Men. . . |
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. . . and Women!
The City of Punta Gorda has announced that the rebricking of Trabue Avenue has been moved to Saturday, January 8, 2011. Everyone is invited to come and help restore this historic street to its original brick condition following the completion of the utility improvements.
Come out and enjoy the beautiful weather, meet some new folks, and get some post-holiday exercise! |
| Baby, It's Cold Outside! |
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Heater Safety Tips from Your Fire Department
Space Heaters
Ø Space heaters need space. Keep all things that can burn - such as paper, bedding or furniture - at least 3 feet away from heating equipment.
Ø Make sure the space heater has an emergency shut off in case it is tipped over.
Ø Plug electric-powered space heaters into an outlet with sufficient capacity and never into an extension cord.
Ø Use the proper grade of fuel for a liquid-fuel space heater. Refuel only in a well-ventilated area and when the equipment is cool.
Ø Turn off space heaters whenever the room they are in is unoccupied
General Home-Heating Tips
Ø Do not use an oven to heat a home.
Ø To make sure deadly carbon monoxide does not build up in the home, make sure fuel-burning equipment is vented to the outside, the venting is kept clear and unobstructed, and the exit point is sealed properly around the vent.
Ø Inspect all heating equipment annually, and clean as necessary.
Ø Smoke alarms should be installed in every bedroom, outside all sleeping areas, and on every level of the home. Alarms should be tested monthly and interconnected (when one alarm sounds, they all sound).
Ø A carbon monoxide alarm should be installed in a central location outside each sleeping area.
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| Happenin's on the Harbor! |
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Events in 2011 Announced
 The annual Snowbird Arts & Crafts show is January 8-9 in Gilchrist Park. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. www.mypromotions.com
Southwest Florida Honor Flight annual Benefit Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show, will be held January 16 at Laishley Park from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Information line 941-685-9163.
The Annual Winter Sullivan Street Arts & Crafts Show hosted by the Punta Gorda Chamber of Commerce is scheduled for January 15-16. Location is Sullivan Street between W. Retta Esplanade and W. Virginia Avenue from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., both days. Contact the Chamber for further information 941-639-3720.
Hands Across the Harbor Fun Run/Walk across the US41 Gilchrist Bridge will take place on January 29. Features an 8k run, a 5k walk, and a 10/20 mile bicycle ride. Start at Bayshore Live Oak Park. Registration fee. For information call 941-505-8880 or visitwww.zoomersrun.com
January 29-30 are the dates for the first Festa! Italia, a festival of Italian food and music. Hours are 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday. Location is Laishley Park. www.festaitalianapg.com
Plan Ahead! The Punta Gorda Isles will sponsor the 2nd Annual Benefit Carnival for New Operation Cooper Street's kids on Saturday, March 5. Last year the event raised $7500 for the center. Organizers hope to top that this year so save the date!
TEAM's Annual Pedal and Play bicycle event will take off on Saturday, March 19.
Plan to tee off at the Annual TEAM Punta Gorda Golf Tournament on Saturday, April 2.
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| The Editor's Last Word |
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Spread the Holiday Cheer 
Need a last minute gift idea? How about giving someone Paradise in Pictures? Destination Punta Gorda, a beautiful hardback coffee table book, is available through TEAM for only $24.95.
Or a gift that will last a lifetime and beyond. . . a personally inscribed paver placed in the Interactive Fountain at Laishley Park.
Everyone at TEAM Punta Gorda wishes you and yours, a very healthy, happy and prosperous 2011! |
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Contact Information
Judy Brentano, Editor
jbrentano@mindspring.com
TEAM office phone 941-637-8326
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