IMPAC -- The Mysterious Building on Retta Esplanade

IMPAC University once attracted students from all over the world, but was mysterious to the residents of Punta Gorda with rumors about what actually was happening here.  Today this gorgeous building stands empty, and the County is considering a purchase as a incubator for economic development.  

Punta Gorda Twilight

City Closed Today -- Tropical Storm Day

Punta Gorda City Hall Shuttered Up for Tropical Storm/Hurricane Issac which thankfully passed us by.  Better safe than sorry given the warnings from NOAA the last few days.  

Tropical Store Coming -- Stay Safe

Bill Folchi Charlotte County GOP Chair and only Delegate to Tampa Convention from the County

Sunset under the Blue Purple Sky

Coconut Custard Pie from Hendrick's

Bill Prummell -- Charlotte County's Newly Elected Sheriff

Punta Gorda Survived and More So....A Hurricane Charley Memory

And we did and more so.   

Sunset over the Mangroves

Last night as the sun descended behind the mangroves at the edge of the Isles the sun glowed in shouts of color. 

Punta Gorda Alliance Church

Punta Gorda Alliance Church on 7500 Florida St http://pgachurch.com/index.html

Bird on a Roof -- Nice View for Hunting

Another side to Punta Gorda -- Longhorn and calf

Not far from Punta Gorda downtown cattle ranches span the country roads.  Here is a photo taken today near the airport of a longhorn and a calf. 

Punta Gorda Harbor Night -- A View from the Bridge

A stunningly beautiful Punta Gorda twilight .... seen from the Bridge going towards Punta Gorda. 

Amazing Clouds

The clouds in the rainy season in Punta Gorda tell a different story every day.