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Oct 16, 2019

Newsletter | October 2019

FALL HISTORY CLASSES Want a Small Taste of our Local History? Join Us for the First in Our 1-Hour Local History Series “Tails from the Harbor: History of our Fishing Industry (by the Numbers)” Wednesday, October 16th 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Free Punta Gorda Isles Civic Association 2001 Shreve Street, Punta Gorda Then Get the Full Story Sign Up for These 2 Popular History Classes Only 9 spots left for October Join us as we present the history of the area as told through the mur…Read More

Sep 18, 2019

Newsletter | September 2019

PAINTING THE TOWN for the past 25 Years The Punta Gorda Historic Mural Society was incorporated on January 23, 1995, and it’s hard to believe that in five short months we’ll be 25 years young. We’re planning some exciting events to celebrate including publishing a 25th Anniversary BOOK!  Stay tuned for more details in next month’s newsletter. Over the years folks have shared stories and thoughts on how the murals have contributed to the character of our little town, o…Read More

Aug 15, 2019

Newsletter | August 2019

Now for a little HISTORY… Do you know what happened in Punta Gorda 60 Years ago, August 14th, 1959? The Hotel Charlotte Harbor burned to the ground! Originally the Hotel Punta Gorda, the hotel was built by a subsidiary of the Florida Southern Railroad after it arrived in town in 1886. Opening in 1888, the hotel’s early years brought the rich and famous to Punta Gorda. After 1895, success was sporadic and after closing in 1914, it sat empty for 10 years until it was sold to Barro…Read More

Jul 10, 2019

Newsletter | July 2019

“Tails from the Harbor” Mural Dedication Over 200 folks braved the heat and attended our mural dedication on June 20th. What an amazing turnout! A BIG THANK YOU to the residents, visitors, and businesses whose support made this mural happen! So What’s Our Next Mural Project? The New Punta Gorda Charlotte Library! Our next mural will be on the arched wall facing Shreve Street on the new Punta Gorda Charlotte Library at 401 Shreve Street, Punta Gorda. It will celebrate the…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

Jun 14, 2018

Newsletter | June 2018

Looking for something FUN to do this month? Join us for our next set of 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. Now presented in 2 parts: …Read More

Jun 13, 2018

Newsletter | May 2018

Punta Gorda Historic Mural Society Newsletter  |  April 2018 It’s been a Busy Season – 3 Mural History Classes – 4 Mural Walking Tours – Lots of Presentations to Local Groups – Completed and Dedicated the “Ladies Remembered” Mural – Had a Successful Giving Challenge Fundraiser for our next project As we head into the summer months, we’d like to Thank YOU for your continued support Hanging around this summer? Join us for our next se…Read More

Apr 09, 2018

Newsletter | April 2018

  Punta Gorda Historic Mural Society Newsletter  |  April 2018 “Ladies Remembered” Mural Dedication The Mural is Complete – Let’s Celebrate! Join us for the Dedication on Friday, April 13th 5:00 pm Bayside Eye Center  314 N. Tamiami Trail, Punta Gorda Followed by Drinks, Light Appetizers & Florida Desserts Parking available at Herald Court Parking Deck or east of Bayside Eye Center on Olympia (old USAVE lot) Read More About the Mural & the Ladies T…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

Sep 24, 2017

Founders Day Bicycle Tour | Fundraiser 12/2/17

Help raise money for the Mural Society’s Harborwalk Mural. On December 2, 2017, join City Manager, Howard Kunik, as he leads an informative bicycle tour of Punta Gorda. You’ll visit historic locations in the city, get behind-the-scenes information and preview other Founder’s Day events scheduled throughout the week. It will also include visiting the location of a new and exciting future mural. Patterned after the popular Team Punta Gorda Pedal & Play Bicycle Tour, this is a leisure…Read More