Babcock Wilderness Adventures Offers New Cypress Lodge Heritage Tour, Image Courtesy of Babcock Wilderness Adventures
Charlotte Harbor & the Gulf Islands offers many opportunities to walk on the wild side. Here’s a new way to ride on the wild side: Babcock Wilderness Adventures in Punta Gorda, Fla., is offering a new opportunity: the Cypress Lodge Heritage Tour. Continue reading
Scene from 2011 Charlotte Harbor Regatta, Florida
Everyone loves a parade and this one is very special. The 2012 International Association for Disabled Sailing World Championships will launch in record-breaking fashion with the World’s Shortest Parade beginning at 11 a.m., Jan. 7, 2012 in Punta Gorda, Fla.
Participants, including 100 sailors with disabilities from 15 countries, Continue reading
The Warm Goat Appetizer at the Perfect Caper, Punta Gorda, Fla.
Fa, la, la, la, la…we’re compiling a list of Punta Gorda restaurants open Christmas Day 2011. If you know of one that will be open yet they didn’t make our list, feel free to comment. Reservations are strongly recommended as some are offering special seatings and menus.
Seafood at Rum Bay Restaurant at Palm Island Resort, Florida
Ho! Ho! Ho! Christmas is around the corner and although we know it’s a time to prepare your favorite dishes reminding you of Christmases past, others want to leave the cooking (and cleaning) to someone else. Continue reading
Snap a Holiday Photo in SnowGobe Live!
The weather outside is certainly not frightful in Southwest Florida this time of year, it’s actually quite pleasant. But head on down to downtown Punta Gorda this weekend for WinterFest for festive fun including snow! Following is a media release about the event… Continue reading
Chef Jeanie Roland of the Perfect Caper in Punta Gorda, Fla., is Seeking 2012 James Beard Foundation Award
The Perfect Caper in downtown Punta Gorda, Fla., is the crown jewel of Southwest Florida’s dining scene. The restaurant is a two-time recipient of a Golden Spoon Award from Florida Trend magazine and the restaurant is also the first eatery in Charlotte Harbor & the Gulf Islands to earn the recognition.
Chef Jeanie Roland is the culinary brilliance behind the restaurant and she has once again been nominated for the prestigious James Beard Foundation Award for Best Chef in the South. Continue reading
See the Uncalled for Christmas Tour in Punta Gorda, Fla., Dec. 12, 2011
Ho! Ho! Ho! Here’s a little theatrical something for putting you in the holiday spirit,”The Uncalled for Christmas Tour” makes a stop in Punta Gorda, Dec. 12, 7 p.m. at the Visual Arts Center. (210 Maud Street)
This is an evening of Christmas storytelling and songs with three award-winning performers, the Uncalled for Trio, also known as Bil Lepp, Kim Weitkamp, and Andy Irwin. Tickets are available at the Center for $20.
After a solid string of sold-out Christmas shows in 2010, the Trio is returning with a brand new show. Bil, Kim and Andy bring an endearing cast of characters alive through story. All the beautiful and humorous memories come alive through word and song. Continue reading
Halloween in Punta Gorda, Fla.
Here’s a true treat to enjoy in Punta Gorda, Fla., this Halloween weekend: Stay at the Four Points by Sheraton Punta Gorda Harborside in their “Haunted Hotel” for a special family getaway with the Paranormal Package.*
A scary good time will be had by all with Trick-or-Treating with costumed staff nightly, ghoulish story telling on the hotel’s chilling patio and freaking out to frightening Halloween films being shown all weekend. Continue reading
Indian Springs Cemetery, Punta Gorda, Fla.
Call me an oddball but Halloween is one of my favorite holidays. Not sure if it’s because of the candy or the costumes transforming you into anyone you want to be for a day.
Luckily, the folks in Charlotte Harbor & the Gulf Islands do Halloween right and each year, there seems to be more spook-tacular offerings.
Following is just a sample of thrill-tastic Halloween activities being offered this year: Continue reading
Tweets Posted During Restaurant Impossible's Visit to Port Charlotte, Fla., July 25 - 27, 2011
Gator ribs, spiced corn tomato clam chowder and tuna steak are some of the items available on the new menu at Cap’n and the Cowboy restaurant in Port Charlotte, Fla. This summer, the restaurant received a whirlwind makeover from Food Network’s television show, “Restaurant Impossible” with host Robert Irvine. Continue reading
