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 Bill and Vicki Welsch, Editors |
May 2014
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Brad Gamblin, shown at left with TEAM Fund Raising Chair Jason Green.
Brad was the first to locate the TEAM "Splash Bike" which was painted by donors as a fun part of the 2014 Giving Challenge event and then "hidden" somewhere in Punta Gorda.
As the first person to find the bike and contact TEAM, Brad won a gift certificate to the TORCH restaurant!
Congrats Brad!
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Mayor Keesling Unveils Loaner Bicycle Location
Four bikes added at Four Points - 40 now in service at 6 sites
Punta Gorda Mayor Rachel Keesling (Front row, left) unveils new loaner bicycles at Four Points by Sheraton site in Punta Gorda. Joining her (from left to right on front row) are Judi Aber, Aber and Associates Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, Kelly Williamson, Four Points Sales Director and Danny Ali, Four Points Media Relations. In the back row from left to right are Gene Pawlowski, TEAM Volunteer, Craig Holt, Four Points General Manager, Stephen Svecak, A2Z Hospitality Management Vice President, Joseph Metza, Four Points AGM, Greg Thomas, Aber and Associates Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, John Zaccari, A2Z Hospitality Management CEO, Jose Suriol, Developer of Four Points by Sheraton, Nancy Prafke, Punta Gorda City Counci and John Baird, TEAM volunteer.
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"Medics on Bikes" Already At Work
Life-saving units seen at local events
If you have attended the recent air show, block party or Paint Your Heart Out, you may have seen the newest additions to the Punta Gorda Fire Department vehicle fleet.
The idea of "Medics on Bikes" was brought to the TEAM Punta Gorda Bicycle Friendly Community Committee by a police officer who serves on the committee. TEAM volunteers got to work and raised the funds to purchase the bicycles while four EMS medics were trained to use the bicycles.
The "Medics on Bikes" assisted with some relatively minor issues (scrapes from falls, heat exhaustion) at the air show and were involved in a more serious incident at the Punta Gorda Block Party.
Punta Gorda Fire Chief Briggs indicated that these bikes are the perfect tool for large events where the crowds and chaos make it a challenge to get to a person with a medical emergency. He indicated that he plans to have four more medics trained on the use of the bikes and may consider adding two more bikes to the fleet at a later time.
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TEAM in the News
The last few weeks have been hectic!
With the recent TEAM Golf Outing, Pedal and Play in Paradise, Paint Your Heart Out, Beautiful Bikes in Paradise, and the Giving Challenge community fund raising event, the past few weeks have been busy for TEAM volunteers.
If you would like to read some of the media coverage of these events, visit the TEAM website:
Click on "TEAM News/In the Media" to view some of the news articles about our recent activities and accomplishments.
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Punta Gorda on YouTube
Watch City Council meetings from home!
The City of Punta Gorda now has a YouTube channel where the public can view City Council meetings. Simply click on the link below:
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Wheels and Wings - July 6
Peace River Riders
The Peace River Riders are sponsoring "Wheels and Wings V" on Sunday, July 6.
The event includes rides of various lengths, "Gentleman's Race," Roubaix - Speed Trap Alley, Mystery Ride, wings, drinks, SAG support and much more!
For more information, visit:
For a copy of the event poster, click here.
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Jedi Retires
Canine favorite gets deserved rest
On Wednesday, April 9, Canine Jedi officially retired as a member of the Punta Gorda Police Department. He had been suffering from a painless condition that caused a gait to his rear leg and ultimately prohibited him from required certifications to continue serving our community. Jedi's handler, Police Officer First Class Jonathan Mendel will continue caring for Jedi at his home as a family pet. Jedi had many great accomplishments over his short career and the department is looking to fill the void. Preparations for selecting and training a new police canine are underway.
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HAPPENINGS ON THE HARBOR!
We make every effort to include in our calendar upcoming events. Given how much is going on all the time in our community, it's a challenge.
We invite you to visit the community calendars below for more information about upcoming events:
Every Saturday: Farmer's Market, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. in downtown Punta Gorda. Lots of great vendors with fresh fruits and vegetables, live music, crafts, and other great buys. Visit nearby murals and enjoy some of the great downtown restaurants.
Every Sunday: Visit the Punta Gorda Historical Society's farmers market from
9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the History Park, 501 Shreve St. Shop for veggies, meats, plants and gifts. Call 941-380-6814 for more information.
1st Saturday and 3rd Wednesday of each month: Take a walk on the wild side with the Master Gardeners for a tour of the Punta Gorda Pathways and Parks. For additional information call the Master Gardeners at 941-764-4340.
Thursday, May 15 - Punta Gorda Gallery Walk, 5-8 p.m. For more information:
Saturday, May 17 - Hurricane and Business Expo 2014 - Free and open to the public. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Charlotte Harbor Event Center
Saturday, May 17 & Sunday, May 18 - Hibiscus Festival, Laishley Park, Saturday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Activities include plant sales, food, and inflatables. Contact: Theresa Desguin 815-0324.
Saturday, May 17 - Gran Fiesta & Fiesta on the Green - A Leadership Charlotte Class of 2014 event benefiting: Special Olympics Florida - Charlotte County, The Punta Gorda Police Department's Jammers Basketball League, Girls on the Run of Southwest Florida. Get more information HERE.
Monday, May 26 - Memorial Day Veterans 10K run and 5K run/walk and a 1 mile "honor Walk" for veterans and families. 7:30 a.m. - 10 a.m. Proceeds go to helping Renaissance Home for homeless veterans. Karen Borrego, 941-628-2821
Saturday, June 14 - Charlotte Harbor Nature Fest, Outdoor Recreation Expo & National Marina Day, Fishermen's Village. Contact 941-575-3067 or www.fishville.com.
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252 West Marion, Punta Gorda, FL 941-637-8326
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