Punta Gorda Florida Daily Photo

Saturday, May 19, 2012

Old Punta Gorda Hibiscus Celebrating the Hibiscus Festival

Harry Goulding named this lovely gem which is in bloom at the History Park after his home town "Old Punta Gorda"

Friday, May 18, 2012

The Lady in Grey -- Hibiscus Beauty

Sunday, May 13, 2012

Saturday, May 12, 2012

A Less Trodden View of the Village

This view of Fishermen's Village was taken from the west side near Jamaica Way.

Friday, May 11, 2012

A More Hidden Punta Gorda Park -- Elizabeth Park, Wilson Park

This pretty little park is strip of harborside land in back of the condo buildings along Marion Avenue west of Fishermen's Villlage.

Thursday, May 10, 2012

One of the Outstanding Hibiscus in the History Park

Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Monday, April 23, 2012

A Beautiful Sunrise behind the Bridges

Caught this stunning sunrise as we crossed the Bridge into Punta Gorda today.

Sunday, April 22, 2012

Chuck Negron at the Punta Gorda Block Party -- Joy to the World

Thursday, April 19, 2012

Fountain of Youth? Artesian Well at Marion and Taylor

In 1908, A.P. Jordan, Publisher of the Punta Gorda Herald desiring publicity for both the city and the paper, wrote that the artesian well drilled on the corner of Marion and Taylor was the famed Fountain of Youth.

The news spread and was soon believed to be truth. A sign was placed on the fountain, telling of its ability to cure numerous internal ailments and relieve chronic pain. Pleased by the positive response of his fictional story, Jordan continued to write on the well's healing properties, quoting community members like the former Florida Governor Gilchrist and Punta Gorda pioneer Edward Wotitzky on their health improvements being attributed to the well water.

Today while the fountain still operates, a sign warns that the water may not be safe to drink.