The Laird's Golf Challenge
June 17th, 12pm to 3pm
last day to sign up is june 8th!
Includes Golf, Lunch Buffet & Festivities
Cash Bar – Prizes Galore
topgolf fort myers
2021 Topgolf Blvd in Fort Myers
Charlotte County Arts Showcase
Thursday, June 22nd at 7pm
An evening exploring the beauty and richness of the arts in Charlotte County. Enjoy an opportunity to see a potter’s wheel in action; young people singing and performing; a taste of opera and the glorious sound of an orchestra. An extraordinary occasion to see all of this in one evening.
Your Chamber's Got Talent
August 17th, 7pm
Chamber Members: SHOW US YOUR UNIQUE TALENT!
Whitney Grace, last year’s winner, will open the show, but won’t be a contestant.
Join us for a fun evening of entertainment from 10 local acts sharing their talent with the community: singing, stand-up comedy, dancing, poetry reading, etc.
There is no charge to enter!
sponsored needed
We’re looking for 2 more sponsors at $300 each.
SIGN UP TODAY!
PG Chamber Radio Show Exclusively
For PG Chamber Members:
BOOKING FOR July!
Our monthly radio show on Seaview 104.9FM during the Bob Alexander
Radio Show is on 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 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. Only 10 businesses per month. It’s a great way to promote your business, advertise an event, or show community support.
Members-Only Networking Events
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Partners in Action News
Four Points By Sheraton (Platinum)
T.T.’s Tiki Bar is exactly what you need. Come and enjoy a great meal while having a drink in your hand and toes in the sand. We have two great bands this weekend! On Friday, we have The Fulcos starting at 7:00 pm. On Saturday, we have Twinkle kicking off the fun at 7:00 pm. Get here early for a good seat, because they pack the house. Please click here to see when all of your favorite bands are performing in May. The Harborside Garden, is now open for private events as well. We are currently booking weddings, rehearsal dinners, birthday parties, celebration of life, corporate events etc. It can hold up to 300 people for dinner and 500 for a reception-style get-together. Please call Kelly Williamson at 941-637-6770 for more information. The following are our specials:
- Join us for Happy Hour in the Dockside Grill from 4-7:00 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 6:00 pm Monday to Friday. We offer $4 drafts, $4 well cocktails, and $5 house wines.
- The Dockside Grill serves Prime Rib every Saturday
- The Dockside Grill features a different nightly special.
Downtown Farmers Market (Gold)
Open 8 am to 1 pm Saturdays..
TIME Realty Services, Inc. (Gold)
Happy June! Interesting last 7 days! This has been a very tight market week, a “break-even” if you will. Charlotte County just broke 500 closings for May, it will be interesting to see if we have more than April at 587. Sign up for my monthly newsletter at https://bit.ly/2IQgZW4 to ensure you receive the stats when they are released. Live in Waterford states: https://bit.ly/40oGcZI Whatever your real estate needs, #calldella put my 25 years of experience to work for you
The Wyvern (Gold)
The Wyvern (Gold) – Special room offer for teachers and staff in Charlotte, DeSoto, Sarasota, and Lee counties, $199. Based on Availability June 1-August 31 Blackout Date July 4 Valid School ID Required for Check In One Night Stay In A Standard King Room Sunset Champagne Toast for Two 10% off all Food & Beverage
Click here for a special Cinco de Mayo Special Rate! 941.639.7700 Ext 3, 101 East Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda
CAM Realty (Silver)
Virtual office available in Punta Gorda, $99/+tax per month. Provides your company with the image of an office without the cost of dedicated office space. Contact CAM Realty: 941.833.0083.
Coastal Expressions Wine Bar (Silver)
Located in the Isles at 1133 Bal Harbor Blvd. Suite #1135. We offer a fun experience including delicious food, wine, beer, non-alcoholic drinks, retail wine by the bottle or a unique boutique gift … plus family activities. Tuesday-Saturday, 10 am – 9 pm. We serve breakfast flatbreads and mimosas, flatbread lunch specials with a complimentary glass of wine, beer or drink of your choice, a full dinner menu including dessert, our “anytime” date night dinner special for two with a bottle of red or white, our signature “Charcuterie Boards” and so more … Visit www.coastalexpressions.com to view menu and events calendar. Come check us out or call 941.214.8599.
Creative Window Treatments (Silver)
We are here for your window treatments needs. Area’s only Hunter Douglas Showcase Dealer. Plantation shutters, blinds, shades, drapery and more. Call 941.637.0015.
Fishermen's Village (Silver)
May calendar of events; May Sunset Beach Club events. Call for VENDORS!!! Display your products/services at Fishermen’s Village during one (or several!!) of our upcoming special events: Independence Day Celebration (July 4), TikiFest (August 5), Key Lime Fest (September 23). For information / registration form, contact:Kathy Burnam,kburnam@fishermensvillage.com
Fishermen’s Village announces our inaugural Blues Fest, Saturday, June 17, noon-10 pm at our scenic Dry Beach/Tiki Bar! Performances to be presented by the Joey Gilmore Band, Dottie Kelly Band and Rockin’ Jake! Enjoy a mini weekend getaway to enjoy Blues Fest by booking your stay at The Suites at Fishermen’s Village! Visit www.fishermensvillage.com for full details!
Punta Gorda Coffee and Tea (Silver)
Are you ready for Summer!? We are celebrating the start of Summer with a NEW Frappe of the Month! Come try a refreshing Orange Creamsicle Frappe! This Frappe is made with our HHC Orange Creamsicle Ganache folded with fresh orange zest blended together with milk and ice and topped with house-made whipped cream!
Punta Gorda Chocolate and Wine (Silver)
It’s summer time! Do you know what that means? Summer Tastings are back! Starting at 9:30 AM, yes you read that correctly, we have our Complimentary Wine and Craft Beer Tastings running till 2:30PM. We are excited to bring in NEW Summer classics and more for everyone to enjoy! Come on down and let us quick chill anything in the store and while your there enjoy the tasting
CeJay Associates (Silver In Kind)
New service: Website Rescue. Did you lose your website? Has your website been hacked? When it comes to rescuing a website, time is important. Contact us to discover your recovery options. Learn more by calling 941.204.0007 or go to https://cejaywebsites.com/services/
Military Heritage Museum (Silver in Kind)
2023-2024 Gulf Theater Season 5!
Summer camps for 4th-8th graders begin June 26. Space is limited; registration is required. Click here for information.
Patriots Gala November 11 – Sponsorship Opportunities
Animal Welfare League (Bronze)
CUTEST KITTENS BOGO 1/2 off Sale. Kittens are finally here…in overwhelming numbers. AWL has over 40 kittens available and over 100 waiting to come back to the shelter. From June 3rd – June 11th, 2023 all kittens at the shelter are Adopt one, Get one at half off! We’ve even created a special page for you to view all of our cutest kittens!!! Please visit AWLshelter.org/Kittens for more information.
Charlotte Players (Bronze)
Charlotte Players/Charlotte County Imagination Library are looking for 4 more cast members to be a part of our 11th Annual Comedy for A Cause Fundraiser on September 29th. Rehearsals begin the week after the 4th of July. The event is an entertaining night of dinner and Improv led by Dr. Chris Constance. Located at The Charlotte Harbor Event and Conference Center. For more information email Lori at lori.wagner@charlotteplayers.org or Chris at chris@charlottecountyimaginationlibrary.org.
Gulfshore Opera (Bronze)
Join GO with for an Evening with the Arts June 22nd at the Gulf Theater
PicklePlex® of Punta Gorda (Bronze)
Reservations are necessary for Monday Night Guided Practice. Sign up by 9 am Mondays. The first 26 registered may attend. New players, please email gloria.reilly@pickleplex.org
Bristol Private Wealth Management of Raymond James (Support)
Rick Fontana of Bristol Private Wealth Management of Raymond James was named on the 2023 Forbes Top Wealth Advisor Best-in-State.
2023 Forbes Top Wealth Advisors Best-In-State, developed by Shook Research, is based on the period from 6/30/2021 to 6/30/2022 and was released on 4/4/2023. 39,007 nominations were received and 7,321 advisors won. Neither Raymond James nor any of its advisors pay a fee in exchange for this award.
Please see https://www.forbes.com/lists/best-in-state-wealthadvisors/?sh=181ba856ab97 for more info.
C.A.R.E. of Charlotte County (Support)
June is Pride Month. Let’s bring awareness to the fact that the LGBTQ+ population has a higher rate of sexual violence and domestic violence, including rape, and physical violence. C.A.R.E. is here for EVERYONE. Call DV Hotline 941-627-6000 or SV Helpline 941-637-0404. We are here to provide Help, Healing & Hope!
Octagon Wildlife Sanctuary (Support)
Sign up now for the Golf Scramble on Saturday, June 24 at St Andrews South Golf Club. Golfers of all abilities welcome! Registration fee is $85 ($50 tax deductible) and includes golf, cart, continental breakfast, lunch and prizes. Sign up with a foursome, or we can pair you up. You can support your local non-profit (501c3) by golfing, sponsoring a hole or donating raffle and silent auction items. It would be much appreciated! Download the registration form at www.standrewssouth.com or call Sue at 941.639.5261 ext 3 for information
Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Gardens (Support)
Summer Hours starting June 1, 9am – 2pm with last entry at 1:15pm. The exhibit “Caribbean Colors” is on display at Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Gardens, Tuesday – Sunday through August 31, and features world renowned artist Leoma Lovegrove’s art amongst whimsical horticulture displays. 5827 Riverside Drive, Punta Gorda. www.peacerivergardens.org or call 941-621-8299 for more information. Come paint Leoma Lovegrove inspired artwork with Vino’s Picasso artists outside in the Gardens. Class is held outdoors near the gift shop. $69 for members, $89 for non-members. Beverages will be available for purchase. Visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/639422970317 for more information.
Valerie's House - Charlotte County (Support)
SAVE THE DATE!! Valerie’s House will be participating in “Pizza for a Cause” Tuesday, July 11th (11am-10pm) at Bocca Lupo. Proceeds from all 3 locations will be going to Valerie’s House Charlotte County (dine-in or take-out). Locations: Port Charlotte: 1900 Tamiami Trail, 33948 North Port: 4301 Aidan Lane, 34297 West Villages (Venice): 12105 Mercado Drive, 34293) Valerie’s House is a nonprofit organization that helps children and families who have lost a loved one. To learn more about our program, please visit Valerie’s House (valerieshouse.org).
Virginia B Andes Volunteer Community Clinic (Support)
Save the date: Country for a Cause, Saturday, September 30, 6 pm Charlotte Harbor Event Center. Featuring the Boogie Men.
Visual Arts Center (Support)
The Visual Arts Center is announcing our “5×5 Mural Fundraiser” Call to Artists – Donate your talent to help the Visual Arts Center for our inaugural 5×5 Mural Fundraiser. We are inviting artists to participate by creating original works of art, in a variety of mediums on 5×5 canvases. Collected canvases will be hung together to create a beautiful mural during the months of September and October. A sneak peek exclusive pre-sale reception will be held in September. It will be on display from September 14 – November 7, 2023 and is a wonderful event to support the arts in our community! Call or stop in the Visual Arts Center for more information. 210 Maud St, Punta Gorda, FL 33950 (941) 639-8810 www.VisualArtCenter.org
Member Information
D.I.S.Tech Services Inc. – We manage IT systems for other companies. Whether you have 5 computers or 150, we have the tools and management skills to help your business succeed. Give us a call at 941-867-9772 or 217-492-8042 to see how we can help you.
White Pine Services – Hate cleaning? We love it! Looking for a professional commercial cleaning company? Look no further. Clean Here for details.
Nino’s Bakery & Cafe – NEW for Breakfast at Nino’s Bakery & Cafe – try our Egg Bake! Similar to our quiche but without the crust – so it’s gluten free. Light, fluffy omelet in 3 flavors: Meat Lovers, Denver, and Spinach Tomato Feta Chive. Come enjoy a healthy breakfast to start your day. We’re open at 7, will serve you in 5-10 minutes to give you a great start to the day! See you soon. Eat inside or on the Patio – or Take Out. Located at 3078 Cooper St (Ext), Punta Gorda.
Carmelo’s – Carmelo’s Ultimate Experience, All Summer Long! Monday – Thursday. Click here for details.
Big Shot Marketing & Design – We are committed to providing tangible results for our clients. That means generating leads, increasing online purchases or reaching any digital marketing goal you’re looking to achieve. Your website should be making you money. It’s that simple. If your website isn’t generating leads or closing sales, then it’s time to rethink your digital marketing strategy. In order to have truly effective marketing strategies, you need to understand who your ideal client is, and how to reach them.
Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach Visitor & Convention Bureau – the inaugural Gulf Coast Cornhole Classic June 22-24 at various location in Charlotte County. This three-day social festival and pro-invitational is built around the competitive game of cornhole and live music. Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach will be the host site for three years so our community can look forward to this event for years to come. Cornhole players of all ages and skill level are welcome to participate with a $20,000 guaranteed prize purse. Sign up to play at: https://americancornhole.ticketsauce.com/e/aco-gulf-coast-classic/tickets
Edison and Ford Winter Estates – Edison and Ford Winter Estates is partnering with floral designer, Anita Singh, to offer a Kid’s Floral Design Workshop. The class will be offered on June 10 and July 8 at 10 a.m. The workshop is for children ages six and up. Children will be instructed on basic flower care and design ideas.
Connect Print & Promotions, LLC – there is no such thing as Summertime marketing blues when you hashtag connect, Punta Gorda! YOU are the brand | we are the STANDARD commercial printing ✅ logo/graphic design ✅ next-level promotional swag ✅ branded apparel ✅ signs & graphics ✅ 888.978.3437 📞 www.Instagram.com/connectprintpromotions … it’s ALWAYS about the 👊🏻 people! #connect 💚🖨💚 #fortheloveofprinting
Charlotte Memorial Funeral Home – Charlotte Memorial Funeral Home is now a certified Veterans Funeral Specialist (VFS) provider.
ARCHway Institute – Mark your calendars! ARCHway’s discovery dinner is October 20, 2023
Peace River Shopper – Latest Edition. |
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Parlade Schaefer Schortz CPAs
Tax Associate
Primary responsibility is preparing Income Tax Returns including forms 1040, 1065, 1120, 1120S, and 1041, along with some state returns. The person will review client accounting, make necessary adjustments and prepare financial statements. This position will also assist clients with IRS issues and write responses to the IRS. There will also be some payroll reporting, year-end reporting and administrative work as needed.
For more information, click here.
Charlotte County Supervisor of Elections
Front Desk Deputy Registrar
The applicant will need to be a team player with an emphasis in customer service. Click here for duties, responsibilities and compensation. Send resume to SOE@SOECharlotteCountyFL.gov
Disaster Services Corporation
Disaster Case Manager
Reports to: Disaster Case Management Supervisor, Program Manager Status: Full-time Exempt Grant Funded Will work in the following counties: Charlotte, Collier, Desoto, Glades, Hardee, Hendry, Highlands, Monroe, Okeechobee, Palm Beach and Sarasota
BACKGROUND: Disaster Case Management is a time-limited process by which a skilled associate (Disaster Case Manager) partners with a disaster-affected individual or family (Survivor) in order to plan for and achieve realistic goals for recovery following a disaster. This comprehensive and holistic Disaster Case Management approach to recovery extends beyond providing relief, providing a service, or meeting urgent needs. ROLE OF THE CASE MANAGER:
The Disaster Case Manager serves as a primary point of contact, assisting the Survivor in coordinating necessary services and resources to address the Survivor’s complex disaster recovery needs in order to re-establish normalcy. The Disaster Case Manager relies on the Survivor to play an active or lead role in his or her own recovery. The Disaster Case Manager reports to a DCM Supervisor. This position is full time with full benefit package.
Please contact Joanna Pohopin at 239 908-7492, for more details. Apply at: Employment Opportunities | Disaster Services Corporation – Society of St. Vincent de Paul USA (svdpdisaster.org)
United Way of Charlotte County
Resource Development Director
We work with a great team, and serve an incredible community. All we need is someone to help us obtain the resources to continue making an impact! Click here for more information:
https://www.unitedwayccfl.org/…/now-hiring-resource
D.I.S. Tech Services Inc.
IT Support Technician (Part-time)
Employee goes to the Peace River Sculpture and Botanical Gardens for a few hours: Wednesdays and Fridays, 9 am to noon. Can be flexible. Starting at $15/hour. If interested, contact Joshua Montgomery at 217.492.8042 or email jmontgomery@distechusa.com
Coastal Expressions Wine Bar
Kitchen Help
Are you looking for a part-time position with a limited menu for easy prepping and execution? Flexible shifts? Excellent opportunity to learn culinary skills. Week days and/or evenings plus Saturdays. Occasional special events. 12-20 hours/week. $12/hour plus tips. Please send resume to loris@coastal-expressions.com or call 941.214.8599.
Community News
ATTENTION VOTERS!
Vote-by-mail ballot requests must be RENEWED after each General Election Cycle. To vote by Mail in 2023-2024, you must submit a new Vote by Mail Request.
Charlotte County Tourism Hall of Fame
Dana Carr was inducted into the Charlotte County Tourism Hall of Fame during the annual Tourism Celebration at the Twisted Fork in Port Charlotte on Friday, May 5. The Hall of Fame was established in 2014 to honor those who have had a substantial and long-standing body of work that has positively impacted tourism in Charlotte County.
Newsletters
Animal Welfare League – May Pawsitive Press
Boys & Girls Club of Charlotte County – Newsletter
C.A.R.E. of Charlotte County – Newsletter
Charlotte Community Foundation – May Newsletter
Charlotte County Sherriff’s Office – May Crime Prevention Newsletter
Copperfish Books – May Newsletter
Downtown Farmers Market – May Newsletter
EnVision Quest – May Newsletter
Loveland Center – May Newsletter
Military Heritage Museum – Gulf Theater June Newsletter
Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Gardens – June Gardens at a Glance
Punta Gorda Mural Society – May Newsletter
SandStar Remodeling – Newsletter
Suncoast Humane Society – Humane Connection Newsletter
TIME Realty Services Inc. – Newsletter
YMCA Of Southwest Florida – President’s Newsletter
The Yoga Sanctuary – June Newsletter
