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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
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 19, 2016

Firehouse Mural | The Giving Challenge Results

This year our Giving Challenge Project was our Firehouse Mural. Punta Gorda Station #1 hosts 500-800 children a year for safety and fire training. What a perfect place for a mural that captures the history of our Fire Department. We raised $18,000 during the Challenge getting us halfway to our goal of $36,000 for this very large mural. Thank you so much for your support! If you missed the Challenge and still want to Donate, please go to our DONATE page.     Read More