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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

Nov 20, 2019

Newsletter | November 2019

Library Mural FUNDRAISER SPONSOR a MURAL BOOK & Have Your Favorite Book Featured in the Library Mural Your Book’s Title will be painted on the spine of a shelved book in the mural $500 Donation Limited to only 25 Books – First Come First Serve Accepted Genres: (must be family-friendly) – Children or Youth Literature – Classic Novels set in Florida or Local History Books – Classic Literature To Sponsor a Mural Book: Complete this form & mail it in with…Read More

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

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

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

Nov 13, 2018

Newsletter | November 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 More

Oct 12, 2018

Newsletter | October 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 More