The Neon Palm of Punta Gorda

Neon Palm Tree at the Slip Not in Punta Gorda

Parrot Hanging Out Around Town with Bud

Caught this fellow the other night at the Slip Not with friend

Palm Tree from Below

Took this one below a tree in Gilchirst Park looking up at a very bright sky...

Another Awesome Twilight

Half Mast at the Court House

Mourning the Death of the Libyan Ambassador flags at half mast at Punta Gorda Court House. 

Always Knew Punta Gorda was at the End of the Rainbow

Boat Across the Setting Sun

Hector House Sign Where Punta Gorda Began 125 Years Ago

Yummies from the Farmer's Market -- German Stand

Raspberry Donuts from the Punta Gorda Downtown Farmers Market

No Parking -- Heron Ignores a Warning

Punta Gorda Chickens -- After the Rains Ibis Feed on PGI Lawns

Tropical Storm Issac softened the dirt for ibis to enjoy  feeding  on grubs and other goodies. 

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