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WATERLINE: What's that smell?
3+ day, 17+ hour ago (963+ words) Microbes in mudflats are essential to reprossesing organics in Charlotte Harbor but too much is harmful." White ibises and roseate spoonbill search for food along muddy shores of an estuary. Fiddler crabs are easy to keep alive, if you don't…...
THE SCENE | Chic cheap eats: How to eat affordably upscale
5+ day, 4+ hour ago (1284+ words) Magnolias Creole Grits shareable side is an affordable meal in itself. Carmelo's signature Sacchettini Milani are delectable pasta purses full of pear and cheeses, served with prosciutto, walnuts and spinach in a rich Gorgonzola sauce. Arguably Venice's best burger " on…...
PUNTA GORDA: What's next for farmers market?
5+ day, 8+ hour ago (815+ words) Patti Haley-Herndon, owner of Punta Gorda Chocolate & Wine and Punta Gorda Coffee & Tea, right, helps a customer at the Punta Gorda Farmers Market. John Arnold is pictured with his homemade baked good at the Grammie's Cakes booth at the Punta…...
Bowled Co. has its grand opening
6+ day, 3+ hour ago (228+ words) Owners Greg Landolfo and Mariah Fortune celebrate with their team for the opening of Bowled Co. in Wellen Park recently. Bowled Healthy Food Co. has opened up in Wellen Park. A new place to enjoy fresh, healthy meals has opened…...
Celebrate the 'City of Hibiscus' at the annual Hibiscus Festival
1+ week, 6+ hour ago (283+ words) PUNTA GORDA " The 22nd Hibiscus Festival, celebrating "The City of Hibiscus," takes place May 1-3 at Gilchrist Park. Organized by the Hibiscus Committee for the benefit of The Charlotte County Historical Society, the 21st annual Hibiscus Festival runs all weekend in Gilchrist Park,…...
NOW AND THEN | King Street legends: Harry's and the Shrimp House
1+ week, 3+ day ago (474+ words) Punta Gorda's King Street in the late 1960s. Harry's Restaurant in Punta Gorda, 1960s Punta Gorda's Shrimp House Restaurant on King Street (U. S. 41) in the 1950s. Harry's Restaurant float in Punta Gorda parade. PUNTA GORDA " Back in the 1950s, '60s and "70s King Street " today's U. S. 41 North " was…...
COLUMN: British Tea fundraiser was wonderful
1+ week, 3+ day ago (546+ words) Marianne Jackson and Kathy Spinner take a bow for a job well done creating a spectacular British Tea. Marianne was chair of the START British Tea, and Kathy took charge of the wine pull. This group of friends enjoyed the…...
Visit the 'Big Top' at new Flying Cork Wine Bar
1+ week, 4+ day ago (638+ words) Rasah Gonzales, left, and Jasynda Davis wait as Veelee Donahue pours wine under the "Big Top" at Flying Cork Wine Bar. Randy and Miranda Underwood, seated left, relax in the new Flying Cork Wine Bar adjacent to the barbershop at…...
THE SCENE | Celeb sightings: They say a lot about local owners
1+ week, 5+ day ago (1147+ words) Now-retired Tampa Bay Rays manager Joe Maddon, right, asked Doug Amaral, left, to be honorary manager of the Tampa Bay Rays for one game a year during spring training against Amaral's beloved Red Sox. While David Portnoy mulls over his…...
Pulled pork to podcast: Dubz BBQ owner hosts 'Hustle and Heat Podcast' with prominent locals
1+ week, 5+ day ago (578+ words) George Dubbaneh records a podcast called "Hustle and Heat." Pictured, he is interviewing'Vitangelo Recchia of Bella Napoli Pizzeria.' The show is recorded at Dubz BBQ, a popular restaurant in North Port.' The show has featured popular locals like Jill Luke....