April Newsletter
Walking Tours & History Classes are done for the Season
Our Tours & Classes received Rave Reviews!
Hopefully, you were able to join us for a tour or class this season and learned a little about our local history. Our new wireless audio equipment was a great addition to our tours, significantly increasing the quality and experience. Thanks again to the Shively Charitable Foundation and the Community Foundation of Sarasota County for providing the funds for this…Read MoreMar 11, 2019
Welcome Spring
Walking Tours ~~~ Only 4 Tours Left
Our Mural Walking Tours and new touring equipment are getting rave reviews! So lace up those walking shoes and join us for a 2-hour stroll around downtown Punta Gorda seeing and learning about our historic murals along the way. We visit 12 murals and also stop and meet the artist painting our newest mural.
Weekly Thursday Tours – Now till April 4th 9:30am – 11:30am; Check-in 9:20am
Tours start & …Read MoreFeb 14, 2019
Season is here and there’s lots to do
“Tails from the Harbor” | Mural Progress
Our Harborwalk mural has an official name: “Tails from the Harbor”. The artist started painting in early January but was delayed most of the month due to the chilly weather. The temps have finally warmed up and now he can make better progress. Be sure to stop by, say Hello, and see his work up close.
Walking Tours | JOIN US
Our Mural Walking Tour…Read MoreJan 08, 2019
Looking forward to a GREAT 2019
The Weather is Perfect for a Walking Tour ~~~ JOIN US
Lace up those walking shoes and join us for a 2-hour stroll around downtown Punta Gorda seeing and learning about our historic murals along the way. We’ll visit 12 murals and also stop and meet the artist painting our newest mural.
First tour is this Thursday, January 10th – space is still available. Call the Punta Gorda Chamber and reserve your spot (941-639-3720).
Weekly Tours every Thu…Read MoreDec 12, 2018
Our Last Newsletter for 2018
GOOD NEWS about Our HARBORWALK Mural
We just got the news that FDOT (Florida Department of Transportation) has approved our application for the mural! It’s been a long process (over a year) but it’s finally done. A big THANK YOU to Weiler Engineering for donating their time to work this application on our and the City’s behalf!
The City anticipated the approval and started the site prep work last week. If you visited the Harborwalk rec…Read MoreNov 13, 2018
Our Fall Newsletter
(and a little history)
Update on Our HARBORWALK Mural
Good news on the permit front – Our public art permit application with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) was approved by the Tallahassee office. We hope to have the final signatures in the next few weeks. Our artist is still on schedule to start painting in December.
Mural Walking Tours
Will Start in January
We’re pleased to be partnering with the Punta Gorda Chamber of Comm…Read MoreOct 12, 2018
What’s Happening
(and a little history)
This month’s HISTORY CLASSES
“HISTORY OF PUNTA GORDA IN ITS MURALS”
Join us as we present the history of the area as told through the murals throughout our beautiful City. Visit all 30 murals from the comfort of your Air Conditioned classroom seat while we present 450 years of history using the murals as a guide. Hear about the Mural Society and get a sneak peek of upcoming projects.
Presented in 2 parts:
Mo…Read MoreSep 04, 2018
This month…
Good News (and a little history)
First the Good News…
Fundraising is Complete!
Thanks to a very generous charitable fund grant from Bill & Zoe Hopkins and the awarding of a Charlotte Community Foundation Investment Grant, we have secured the remaining funds needed to create the Harborwalk mural!
We are thankful for all the support we receive from the Community and are excited to bring this amazing mural to our town. The start date is set for November (w…Read MoreAug 10, 2018
A little area history
The original Barron Collier Bridge
(Postcard from the Charlotte County History Collection)
If you’ve attended one of our history classes or a walking tour, you’ve heard us speak about Barron Collier and his influence on our area. We have a bridge named after him, he had a major stake in one of our early banks, and he bought, renovated and renamed the old Hotel Punta Gorda into the Hotel Charlotte Harbor (seen in the background of the postcard abo…Read MoreJul 16, 2018
Hope you’re having a FUN Summer.
Here’s the latest news from the Mural Society
HISTORY CLASSES
We recently divided our History Class into two parts and did a trial run last month. Over a dozen folks joined us for the new set of classes at the FGCU Renaissance Academy on June 25th and 27th, and the feedback was good.
This new format gives us a chance to present the material at a little slower pace, provide more time for questions and discussion, an…Read More
Support Provided by the Community Foundation of Sarasota County & the Shively Charitable Foundation