Charley's target: Punta Gorda
FIVE YEARS AFTER HURRICANE CHARLEY, many people who endured its savagery are content to spend as little time as possible remembering that fateful August. They seem almost surprised to be asked about their recollections Full Story
Building a TEAM to rebuild a city
How TEAM Punta Gorda rose from the rubble of Hurricane Charley
This article traces the early days of TEAM Punta Gorda, the grassroots organization that has made an indelible impact on Punta Gorda. It covers from inception to the first anniversary of Hurricane Charley. Many more citizens than are mentioned here helped make it happen. Full Story
Air Berlin - Flying direct
Happy birthday, Air Berlin! Fifteen years into an experiment of sorts, a direct intercontinental flight to Southwest Florida International Airport, what started out as a curious match between Germany's second-largest airline and a medium hub airport is a success. Full Story
Homeowners spin Charley repairs into upgrades
Hard to believe, but some Charlotte County residences are still undergoing repairs five years after Hurricane Charley, certainly not to the extent they were in the two years immediately after the storm, but some residences with extensive damage and those of part-time residents are still being worked on. Full Story
BUTCHER & BUTCHER
CLYDE AND NIKI PHOTO EXHIBIT OPENS AT SWF MUSEUM OF HISTORY/ B4
THE SOUTHWEST FLORIDA MUSEUM OF HISTORY IN FORT Myers has announced the debut exhibit of husband and wife photographers Clyde and Niki Butcher opening Thursday, Aug. 20. "Historic Florida Architecture and American Landscape" Photography Exhibit by Niki and Clyde Butcher will run through Oct. 31. Full Story
Punta Gorda entrepreneur reclaims "the artist within"
Born in New Orleans, Patricia "Patti" Rogers Presseller learned early to appreciate the comforting surroundings of original arts and crafts created by her parents, Margaret Donovan Rogers and Henry Melvin Rogers. She also enjoyed working with her hands. Full Story
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