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Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach Wins Multiple Adrian Awards

Friday, January 24

PUNTA GORDA/ENGLEWOOD BEACH, Fla. (January 22, 2020) – Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach Visitor & Convention Bureau was honored this week with two Adrian Awards, the largest and most prestigious global tourism marketing competition by Hospitality... Read More.

2020 Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach Outsider Guide Now Available

Thursday, January 2

PUNTA GORDA/ENGLEWOOD BEACH, Fla. (Jan. 2, 2020) – Offering activities as kayaking, fishing, hiking, and bicycling, Charlotte County’s best side is outside. Pick up the 2020 Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach Outsider Guide to learn where... Read More.

Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach Wins Gold at Flagler Awards

Wednesday, November 27

PUNTA GORDA/ENGLEWOOD BEACH, Fla. (Nov. 20, 2019) – Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach Visitor & Convention Bureau was presented with the prestigious Henry Award this week, the highest honor in the Creativity in Public Relations category,... Read More.

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Punta Gorda to Remove Abandoned Vessels from Waterways

Friday, October 4

The city of Punta Gorda is taking the lead on getting rid of abandoned boats from waterways. The city previously has had to rely on the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, which brings... Read More.

Punta Gorda Sets Record For Driest September

Thursday, October 3

Last month was the driest September on record in Punta Gorda and other parts of Charlotte County. According to both NOAA and the National Weather Service, the official reporting station at the airport picked... Read More.

Air Ambulance Company Suing Punta Gorda Airport

Friday, August 2

An air ambulance company is suing the Punta Gorda Airport and Charlotte County Airport Authority after getting contaminated jet fuel back in May. Air Trek filed papers this week for a "notice of intent... Read More.

Police Find Card Skimmer at Punta Gorda Gas Station

Thursday, July 18

Punta Gorda police say a skimming device was found at an area gas station. An employee discovered the skimmer on a pump at the Circle K on Duncan Road. Officials with the Charlotte County... Read More.

Punta Gorda City Council OKs $600K for Utilities Upgrade Project at Ponce De Leon Park

Sunday, July 14

The Punta Gorda City Council last week voted to foot the bill for a utilities upgrade project at Ponce de Leon Park. Initially, the city was considering splitting the nearly $600,000 tab with the... Read More.

Construction Begins on Punta Gorda-Area Water Project

Thursday, June 27

Construction is now underway on phase one of a $12 million project to connect a regional drinking water supply system with the City of Punta Gorda’s water treatment plant. Phase one consists of installing... Read More.

North Port, Punta Gorda Crime Rates Skyrocket By 30-45 Percent

Monday, June 24

Crime rates in North Port and Port Charlotte skyrocketed through the first few months of the year, according to crime stats released yesterday by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. While the statewide crime... Read More.