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Dec 05, 2019

Newsletter | December 2019

Get a Small Taste of our Local History Join Us for the Second Lecture in Our 1-Hour Local History Series “Punta Gorda’s Founder Isaac Trabue: The Untold Story” THIS THURSDAY, December 5th 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Free Punta Gorda Isles Civic Association 2001 Shreve Street, Punta Gorda THE BOOKS ARE HERE! Our First Mural Book has been published, celebrating our 25th Anniversary. It’s filled with pictures of all the murals over the years, a little history and lots…Read More

Jul 10, 2019

Newsletter | June 2019

“TAILS FROM THE HARBOR” The Mural is DONE! (Or is it?) The past five and a half months have included cold weather, fire ants, backaches, wet weather, lovebugs, more aches & pains, hot weather, and hundreds of interesting chats with folks who stopped to talk with artist Skip Dryda, and now the mural is finally finished!      We couldn’t be happier with the end product.  Once again Skip has created an amazing mural.  He added his signature last Friday which usually…Read More

Apr 08, 2019

Newsletter | April 2019

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 More

Mar 11, 2019

Newsletter | March 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 More

Feb 14, 2019

Newsletter | February 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 More

Jan 08, 2019

Newsletter | January 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 More

Dec 12, 2018

Newsletter | December 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 More

Apr 04, 2018

Harborwalk Mural | The 2018 Giving Challenge

  It’s that time of year and we are raising the remaining funds, through the Giving Challenge, to get the Harborwalk Mural up for our residences and visitors. This mural will take you deep into the waters of Punta Gorda, a historic fishing destination nestled on the Charlotte Harbor. Florida’s second largest estuary, Charlotte Harbor is beaming with eco-diversity and local fishermen have been providing some of the freshest seafood around for over 100 years. To pay homage to t…Read More

Mar 12, 2018

"Ladies Remembered" | Mural Dedication

Punta Gorda Historic Mural Society Presents… The “Ladies Remembered” Mural Dedication Ceremony Artist Rendering of the “Ladies Remembered Mural” – Artist Skip Dryda   Friday, April 13th 5:00 pm Ribbon Cutting Followed by Drinks, Light Appetizers & Desserts Location: Bayside Eye Center 314 N. Tamiami Trail Punta Gorda, FL 33950 Parking: East of Bayside Eye Center on Olympia (old USAVE lot) or Herald Court Parking Deck Read More

Apr 26, 2017

"Our First Firehouse" | Mural Completed

Two murals now adorn the inside bay walls of the Punta Gorda Fire Department and children from all over are visiting and learning about our first firehouse and the history of the Department. You too can see them and learn about the history. Just stop by Fire Station #1, 1410 Tamiami Trail, Punta Gorda and have the firefighters on duty tell you all about them. If they happen to be out on a call, just scan the QR code near the plaque and you can read all about it. Read More