Work Begins on a New 62-Slip Marina in Downtown Punta Gorda
Construction is starting on a 62-slip marina at the former Waterfront Hotel site on W. Retta Esplanade, with completion targeted for the end of 2026.
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Downtown Punta Gorda Ace Hardware to Close in November
The small Ace Hardware on W. Marion Avenue, a downtown fixture, is closing in November 2026. Here is where to shop instead.
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Leroy’s Fish Shack Opens at Fishermen’s Village
Nearly two years later than first planned, the team behind Leroy’s Southern Kitchen has opened a dock-to-table seafood spot at Fishermen’s Village.
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Castaways and Latitude 26° Are Now Open at Fishermen’s Village
Both new waterfront restaurants are open in the former Harpoon Harry’s and Captain’s Table building: casual Castaways downstairs and upscale Latitude 26° upstairs.
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Two New Restaurants Coming to Fishermen’s Village: Castaways and Latitude 26°
Punta Gorda Welcomes Castaways and Latitude 26° — A Waterfront Dining Revival Punta Gorda, FL (August 2025) — The waterfront at Fishermen’s Village is undergoing an exciting transformation. Local restaurateur Kelly Evans Draper, former president of Smugglers Enterprises, is leading the charge with two new dining concepts: Castaways and Latitude 26°. Two Distinct Dining Experiences…
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Buc-ee’s Coming to Southwest Florida: What to Know About the Port Charlotte Development
Charlotte County Clears Path for Southwest Florida’s First Buc-ee’s Port Charlotte, FL (May 28, 2025) – In a nearly unanimous vote on May 27, 2025, the Charlotte County Commission greenlit three critical zoning amendments spanning 653 acres of prime land owned by Benderson Development LLC, setting the stage for Southwest Florida’s first-ever Buc-ee’s travel center….
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Punta Gorda Mayor Questions $745K Flood Study
Punta Gorda Mayor Debi Lux is urging city leaders to reconsider spending nearly three-quarters of a million dollars on a downtown flood study. Instead, she proposed that retired engineers may be willing to offer their expertise voluntarily, potentially saving the city a significant amount of money. During a recent city council meeting, Lux voiced concern…
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Allegiant Travel Sells Sunseeker Resort to Blackstone for $200 Million
Allegiant Travel Co., headquartered in Las Vegas, has agreed to sell its Sunseeker Resort Charlotte Harbor to investment giant Blackstone in a $200 million deal announced on July 7. The sale is expected to close in the third quarter of 2025, subject to standard closing conditions. Sunseeker Resort, located on a 22-acre waterfront site in…
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New Downtown Punta Gorda Roundabout
Punta Gorda drivers can look forward to smoother commutes as a newly constructed roundabout is now open in the heart of downtown. The long-anticipated traffic improvement has officially opened on Thursday and is designed to enhance safety and reduce congestion at one of the city’s busiest intersections. Local resident Jim Amontre shared his thoughts on…
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Boats finally removed from Laishley Park
Abandoned boats have been a common sight at Laishley Park since Hurricane Milton. Crews had promised to remove them by the end of last week. Crews faced several obstacles in removing the boats. Equipment couldn’t initially reach the stranded boats due to the absence of a clear path for cranes. Once they addressed that issue, a…
