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Chamber Member and Chamber Friends:
Here Are Your Friday Facts From The Punta Gorda Chamber of Commerce
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Chamber President John Wright’s
newspaper column from December 13.
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For Our Members Only
PG Chamber Radio Show: Exclusively For PG Chamber Members.
PG Chamber Radio Show Exclusively for PG Chamber Members: NOW BOOKING FOR JANUARY!
Our monthly radio show on Seaview 104.9FM during the Bob Alexander Radio Show is the first Wednesday and Thursday of each month. The process is simple. Bob will call you, set up a recording time and it’ll be done over the phone and inserted into the programming of this very popular show. You get the option to record two slots or record one to air twice during the show. Bob will let you know during which hour it will air. The cost is $110 (payable to the PG Chamber, not iHeart). To register for the show, email John Wright. The rest we’ll take care of for you. Only 10 businesses per month, so don’t delay. A great way to promote your business, advertise an event or simply to show your community support.
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Shop Local At The Chamber Office TODAY!
Last week’s Pop-UP event was so successful, we are doing it again. Today, we will open our doors for local shopping in the chamber office from 10 am to 4 pm, exclusively to HipNotique, Waterside Wreaths & Gifts and Eggstra Special. Cash and credit cards are accepted. Here’s your chance to do some last-minute holiday shopping, knowing you are keeping it local and helping businesses.
· HipNotique is a unique boutique with flair that sells ladies clothing, handbags, shoes, jewelry as well as holiday stocking stuffers and novelty items such as handmade soaps and Punta Gorda souvenirs. Check out their merchandise online at hipnotique.net. They also have a store at the Franklin Shops in downtown Fort Myers that recently reopened.
· Waterside Wreaths & Gifts features seasonal wreaths and gifts for everyone on your shopping list. It’s owned by Cathy Perry.
· Eggstra Special features eggshell art at it’s finest created by local artist Virgi Bondi.
Do a little bit of your holiday shopping, knowing you are keeping it local as well as helping local store owners to feel the love!
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The Laird’s Golf Challenge
Join us Thursday, February 2nd for something totally new!
TopGolf – 2021 Topgolf blvd. (Just off I-75) in Fort Myers
Entry Fee: $100 Per Person (4-6 people per team)
Includes golf, lunch buffet & festivities cash bar. Prizes Galore
Noon-3pm
Deadline to enter: Thursday, January 26th
For more information, call (941) 639-3720 or email izajas@puntagorda-chamber.com
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Sullivan Street Craft Festival
January 21-22, Sat-Sun, 10am-5pm
Outdoors on Sullivan Street in Punta Gorda, FL
FREE ADMISSION
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Networking Events
**Please remember to RSVP directly to events by emailing reception@puntagorda-chamber.com, by calling us at 941.639.3720 or by paying for lunch online. We LOVE to see you but we appreciate knowing you’re coming to provide our host with an accurate count to better accommodate us. Thank you for your assistance!
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Tuesday, Dec. 20: After Hours, 5:30-7 pm. – Perch 360 at The Wyvern. Please RSVP.
Wednesday, Dec. 21: Special Christmas Networking Lunch, Noon-1:30 pm – Four Points by Sheraton (Tiki), Punta Gorda. Cost is $20 per person pre-paid. Please bring a wrapped gift valued at $15-$20 as we play our usual Secret Santa gift exchange! We take cash, check, Mastercard, Visa, Discover and AMEX. Tickets can be purchased online at puntagordachamber.com, call 941.639.3720 or email reception@puntagorda-chamber.com
Wednesday, Jan. 11: Business Over Breakfast, 7:15 am – Tamiami Tavern, 10361 Tamiami Trail, Punta Gorda, hosted by Gettel Automotive of Charlotte County. Please RSVP.
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All the Following Information is for Our Community.
Please Support Our Local Businesses!
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Four Points By Sheraton (Platinum) –.T’s Tiki Bar has another great weekend planned! Take a break from all of the holiday shopping and come have a drink with us! Tonight, we have Mixed Signal playing at 7 pm. On Saturday, Smudge Kitten takes the big stage at 7 pm. Click here to see what band is playing the rest of the month. Don’t forget to make your Christmas and New Year’s reservations by calling 941.637.6770. We will be serving a traditional holiday buffet under our new Tiki on Christmas Day for $39.95 per person. On New Year’s Eve, we have Majesty of Rock ringing in the new year. VIP tickets include party favors, champagne toast and seats up close to the stage and private bar for $79.95. The VIP Experience includes everything the VIP tickets do, as well as an all you can eat buffet for $99.95 per person. There is no other place to be than TT’s Tiki Bar! The following are our specials:
- Join us for Happy Hour in the Dockside Grill from 4-7 pm every day of the week. We offer $3 draft beer, $4 house wine and $5 premium cocktails
- Join us for Happy Hour at T.T.’s Tiki Bar from open to 6 pm Monday to Friday. We offer $4 drafts, $4 well cocktails, and $5 house wines.
- The Dockside Grill serves all you can eat fish and chips every Friday for $12.95
- The Dockside Grill serves Prime Rib every Saturday
- The Dockside Grill features a different nightly special
TIME Realty (Gold) –
Provides your company the image of an office without the cost of dedicated office space. Contact CAM Realty: 941.833.0083.
Creative Window Treatments (Silver) – We are here for your window treatments needs. Charlotte Sun Best Place to Buy Window Treatments 18 years running. Area’s only Hunter Douglas Showcase Dealer, Plantations Shutters, Blinds, Shades, Drapery and more. Call 941.637.0015.
WENG Radio (Silver In Kind) –Chamber members can broadcast information about their business to the public. Click here for special rate.
Coastal Expressions & Wine (Bronze) – Located in the ISLES at 1133 Bal Harbor Blvd in the Plaza at Suite #1135. If you haven’t been here before, we are more than just a WINE BAR, we offer a unique fun experience including enjoying delicious food, wine, beer, non-alcoholic drinks, retail wine by the bottle or that unique boutique gift … plus family fun activities by day or night.
Daily, (Tuesday 10 am – Saturday 9 pm) we offer Wine Tastings, Wine Flights, Wine and Food Pairings.
Daily, we also serve breakfast flatbreads and mimosas, Flatbread lunch specials served with a complimentary glass of wine, beer or drink of your choice, a full dinner menu including dessert, our date night dinner special for two served with a bottle of red or white, of course our signature “Charcuterie Boards” with flavors of gourmet meats and cheeses from around the globe, our “ANYTIME” date night special for two served with a bottle of red or white, and so much more…
Visit our website at www.coastalexpressions.com to view our wine/beer and food menu, including our full “events calendar” with activities of fun things to do with your friend, spouse or when family is in town. Come check us out or give us a call to inquire at 941.214.8599.
Charlotte Players (Bronze) – The Best Christmas Pageant Ever! through Dec.18. For tickets go to www.charlotteplayers.org or call 941.255.1022. Located at 1182 Market Circle in Port Charlotte. New Years Eve Celebration. Join us Dec. 31 at 7:30 pm with some of Charlotte County’s talented singers as they present a 90-minute concert. Accompanied by Music Director/Pianist Ken Crisp and a drummer, this concert has something for everyone — something old, something new, something country, something pop, something Broadway and more! Tickets are $29. For tickets go to www.charlotteplayers.org or call 941.255.1022.
Gulfshore Opera (Bronze) – Invites you to join the wonderful Giving Tree tradition! This year there is a special opportunity, beyond your Maestro Club donation, for you to make an impact. Your gift supports our important social youth engagement programs (Harmony Choir and Talented Teens) and full scale productions!
Season calendar click here.
2023 events click here.
Military Heritage Museum (Bronze) – Christmas at Wartime Exhibit – Now through Feb. 4 in the Atrium. Sweetheart Luncheon and Fashion Show, Feb. 13, $35 per person. For the Gulf Theater season schedule, click here.
Punta Gorda Isles Civic Association (Bronze) – “Share The Love For The Kids Home Tours,” February 4, 10 am-4 pm, click here.
Animal Welfare League (Support) – This December AWL is teaming up with the BEST FRIENDS network to offer a National Adoption Weekend Event, Dec. 9-11 Adoption Fees reduced:
Adult Cats: $25
Senior Cats: $25
Adult Large Breed Dogs: $50
Senior Large Breed Dogs: $50
You can view all available pets @ awlshelter.org/bestfriendsweekend
Small dogs, Kittens and Puppies are not included in this special event pricing. All animals must be adopted on site. Animals located at our local pet stores are not included
C.A.R.E. (Support) – During this holiday season remember the children who are directly affected by domestic violence or sexual violence in the home. Dealing with an unstable home and the constant stress of uncertainly can be overwhelming. C.A.R.E.’s holiday gift drive is happening until December 21. Call 941.639.5499 for information. For monetary donations http://carefl.org/
Frank Desquin (Support) – Did you know, although a huge celebration today, the proclaimed date of Jesus’ birth has not always been so, and that the first record of Christmas in today’s Charlotte County dates from 1876? Click here
Peace River Botanical and Sculptural Gardens (Support) – The last four nights of Gardens Aglow are Dec.18-21 from 6-9 pm (last entry 8:15). A walking tour of thousands of lights, animated displays, s’mores and hot cocoa stations, crafts and nightly Santa visits. A variety of characters and selfie stations will be throughout the 27-acre property and carolers will be roaming. The Gardens has a holiday gift shop and, new this year, a tent filled with themed, artificial Christmas trees filled with gift cards, liquid spirits, bath & body supplies, fishing equipment with a tarpon charter and more will be raffled off at the end of the event. Tickets can be purchased at https://peacerivergardens.org/
Visual Arts Center (Support) – Stop by the VAC to find one-of-a-kind ornaments and artwork. Admission to our galleries is free. On Friday, Jan. 6 and Saturday, Jan. 7 the VAC will host an Open House. Join us for a variety of live art demonstrations including pottery throwing, watercolor, mosaics, jewelry making, and more! The open house marks the beginning of our new class season and class registration will be open. Members of the Visual Art Center receive discounts on classes as a member benefit. For art appreciators the Visual Art Center Galleries are always free to view, and we invite you to browse not only while at our open house but also to visit often as our exhibits change regularly. Local art is always for sale, and did we mention there will be mimosas?! Mark your calendar now and join us.
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Election 2022
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VoteYes! For Success
Click here to see why the referendum is so important. Yard signs are available at the Chamber office.
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ARCHway Institute – October Newsletter
Animal Welfare League –October Pawsitive Press
C.A.R.E. – October Newsletter
Charlotte Community Foundation – Newsletter
Copperfish Books – Hurricane-Delayed October Newsletter
Downtown Farmers Market – October Newsletter
Lifestyles After 50 – September Newsletter
Loveland Center – September Newsletter
Military Heritage Museum – November Newsletter
Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Gardens – November Gardens at a Glance
Pedelec SQB Electric Bikes – October Newsletter
Punta Gorda Airport – November PDG Buzz
Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach Visitor & Convention Bureau – Newsletter
Punta Gorda Mural Society – October Newsletter
SandStar Remodeling/AR Homes – October Newsletter
Suncoast Humane Society – November Newsletter
TIME Realty Services Inc. – September Newsletter
The Yoga Sanctuary – October Newsletter
Valerie’s House – Newsletter
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