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001p10_xlg.jpg Survived and Revived
Punta Gorda's architectural bag of mixed gems continues to redefine itself, even through tough times

   EXIT I-75 AT EXIT 161 AND TAKE Taylor Road into Punta Gorda. The 2 Full Story
Florida Weekly writers, designers win top honors
Newspaper earns 11 awards from Florida Press Association

    Florida Weekly took home 11 awards Saturday at the Florida Press Association's 2008 Better Weekly Newspaper Awards ceremony in Palm Beach. Judges singled out Florida Weekly for overall graphic design (first place), general excellence (second place) and front-page makeup (second place). Full Story
Business
020p1_xlg.jpg So you think you want to be a nurse
Indeed the program is expanding which indicates that there's a continuing need for registered nurses.

    In these days of uncertainty, there's one guarantee: people still need health care. Today, almost as many displaced workers as high school graduates are entering the field of nursing. These folks are making a career out of the undeniable fact that no matter how desperate the times, we'll always need people to tend to us in illness. Full Story
021p1_lg.jpg Shop Talk

    Naming a business is critical to its success. It ranks right up there with what name to assign your kids for the rest of their lives. Or the dog, so you don't sound ridiculous yelling the name repeatedly out the back door when she franticly runs out after the bunnies. Full Story
Real Estate
029p1_xlg.jpg Laishley retailer and restaurant quite the catch
Marina Park group boosts downtown growth with new locale

    Capt. Louie Desguin reserved his spot at Laishley Park Municipal Marina when he heard about plans for development at the waterside venue. He's among the locals who joined the party early. Now others are following suit, committing to filling the retail space in the ground floor of the Marina Park LLC building under construction. Full Story
A&E
030p1_xlg.jpg Discover Punta Gorda's art hear t at ... GALLERY WALK is the place to be every third Thursday

    O N THE THIRD Thursday of every month, Punta Gorda celebrates its creative self with Gallery Walk, a free community event that honors the arts and gives people an excuse to get out, dine out, get a little fresh air and exercise and see great art, most of it from local fine artists. Full Story
031p1_xlg.jpg Sea Grape Gallery scholar takes creativity to next level

    Emily Baniak is a fine artist, and a young one at that. She graduated from Charlotte High School this year with an impressive GPA. Her solid work and impressive talent earned her the Bright Futures Scholarship. The arts community tipped its hat to the young woman's innate creativity by awarding her the Sea Grape Gallery's annual scholarship. Full Story
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