Golden Sunset over Charlotte Harbor

Took numerous photos of the sun descending over the harbor last night... simply gorgeous end of day.

Gorgeous Royal Poincianas in Bloom in Punta Gorda

Poincianas are in bloom all over Punta Gorda.  This one is in the historic area of downtown across the street from the hotel being refurbished.   

The Harborwalk Continues

The Harbor Walk path being built around the old Best Western in Punta Gorda 

Enchanted Evening by the Dock

Lunchtime Pelican Parade at the Wildlife Center

Hanging Out - Vultures on Barren Tree Limbs

Taken off Riverside Drive near the Peace River in Punta Gorda 

The Orange House

Remnants from the Old Punta Gorda Hotel on the Harbor

Old Eerie Florida near what was the Allapachee Lodge in Punta Gorda

Fish Tacos from Tortuga

Old Timers Luncheon at Charlotte High 2013

War on the Peace in Punta Gorda

Dragon Boats Race for the finish in last heat of the day with smoke from fire across the river in the background,  Full story to come on You Belong in Punta Gorda main blog.  

Yolanda with Dragon Egg at Opus in Punta Gorda

Opus Manager Yolando posses with Dragon Egg and sign for Dragons Bloood Martini at Opus Restaurant prior to Saturday's Dragon Boat Races. (Photo courtesy Nan Leonard)

Nancy Prafke Waves at Crowd outside Punta Gorda City Hall after Announcing her Candidacy for City Council

Nancy Prafke, CEO Team Punta Gorda, annouces her candidacy for Punta Gorda City Council Tuesday. 

Along the Allapatchee River in Punta Gorda

Allapatchee Park along the Allapatchee River (now referred to as South Bend of Alligator Creek) is where a grand lodge was once situated and is where along which in Indian Spring Cemetary Governor Gilchrist and many other pioneer Punta Gordans were buried.