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normal place of work. If we can be of help,
please call Rick at 575-6363
The
Kiwanis Club of Punta Gorda
(a PGBA member) is alive and well, except, we do not
have a meeting place since Aug. 13. We were meeting
at Best Western Waterfront hotel in Punta Gorda. We
need a restaurant, church, or meeting site to
handle about 80 of our 116 club members on
Thursday's from 11:30am to 1:00pm. Lunch can be
provided or catered in.
Our members also suffered serious damages to their homes and/or
businesses,
but,
there are some of us that are working to help
children's needs in the area. We are receiving funds
from the Florida Kiwanis Foundation and Kiwanis
Clubs all over Florida and around the nation. To
date we have bought 440 $25 gift certificate cards
thanks to WalMart in Port Charlotte at a discounted
rate. We are helping very needy school kids who have
specific needs. Also, next week, we will have 2,000
pair of girls shoes being sent from the east coast
thanks to the Kiwanis Club of Lauderdale by the Sea;
200 backpacks filled with school supplies from the
Miami-Lating Kiwanis Club, and the list goes on.
It is important that we have a temporary meeting
site every Thursday, til' further notice that would
be available in the Punta Gorda area, or Charlotte
Harbor, Port Charlotte.
You can contact me via my home e-mail address,
carp813@comcast.net which I can access from my
office since our cable line is down and will be for
some time in Port Charlotte where I live near Meadow
Park Elementary. My office phone is 575-5252.
THANK YOU!
Bob "Carp" Carpenter
Punta Gorda Kiwanis
Secretary
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Well
we survived hurricane Charlie and are getting back
to normal. Of course my house isn't but I will make
it also. For all my patients we are open for eye
examinations, cataract evaluations and glaucoma
diagnosis and treatment. In addition we just
received a special camera that documents macular
degeneration. We are located next to Publix in the
Burnt Store shopping center on US41. Our phone
number is 637-6100.
Good
luck to all of you.
Thanks
Dr. Mike Wesson
and staff
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Most
of you know that I am president of First Community
Bank in Port Charlotte ( we are the one with the
silver PT Cruiser courier), and like the other banks
in the area, we are working hard to assist people
with their financial needs. What you do not know,
is that I play guitar with worship
leader and recording artist Bob Suter and The
Manger. The band would very much like to play
and/or take the lead in a community wide,
non-denominational worship event, or we will also
play in money raising events for storm victims, or
even for something as specific as rebuilding Church
of The Good Shepard. All the band members are firm
in our conviction that we will not accept money, and
that any money raised goes to the community or
specific cause. Due to logistics in deploying
people and equipment, we only ask that the event be
planned for a Sunday mid-afternoon or evening. If
there is interest, you may call me at the bank
627-8550. God bless the people of Charlotte County;
we will be back stronger than ever!
Mike Bullerdick
First Community Bank of America
941-627-8550
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This
is an update on Church of The Good
Shepherd (Episcopal) and the
Good Shepherd Day School.
The church and
school complex suffered major damage. Initial loss
estimate will exceed $1 million. The church
sanctuary will not be usable until late December or
sometime in January. I am hoping we can hold our
Christmas Eve services in the church and am pressing
the restoration work for that target date.
CURRENTLY, ALL WORSHIP SERVICES (SUNDAY AT 8 AND 10
A.M. / WEDNESDAY AT 9:30 A.M) ARE BEING HELD IN THE
GREAT FELLOWSHIP HALL. (We are blessed that no
damage was done to our stained glass windows,
including the 1896
Tiffany Window over the altar.)
SCHOOL: We are bringing in modular classrooms for
our primary school; part of our preschool will move
into the modulars and part will relocate for a few
months to First Baptist in PG.
SERVEPRO is handling all our disaster recovery
efforts.
WE WILL REBUILD PUNTA GORDA!
Vince Scotto
Senior Pastor
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The
Charlotte County
Foundation's
office has moved temporarily to Koch & Company,
CPAs, 225 West Virginia Avenue, Punta Gorda. Our
phone number remains the same: 637-0077. The
Foundation offices, located in the A.C. Freeman
House on East Hargreaves in Punta Gorda, have
been compromised with Charlie's wrath that has left
so many windows broken and the inside of the house
(with its antiques, crystal, and lovely rugs)
devastated. This 1903 Victorian home that was saved
from demolition in 1985 will also need a new roof
and chimney, along with many repairs both inside and
out. We have received confirmation, however, that
the house is still structurally sound and
renovations will begin as soon as possible. Many,
many thanks to Rex Koch and his staff for their
graciousness and for helping to bring some
"normalcy" to our lives. For additional information,
please contact Carolyn Freeland, Executive Director
at 637-0077.
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The
Punta Gorda Historical Society,
along with the rest of our community post -
'Charley', has much work and rebuilding to do. The
Woman's Club Building suffered extreme damage and
will be closed for at least 6-8 months; the History
Park was also hard hit, especially the Cigar
Cottage; the Railroad Depot standing firmly, but
not undamaged. The early stages of assessment and
cleanup are underway, as witnessed Sunday morning
when a dozen or more volunteers continued cleanup at
the History Park. A schedule of meetings will be
announced in the near future.
Audrey Muccio
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Kay
Sanders, owner of Kreative Kay's
located in the Woman's Club building will
temporarily relocate to the Punta Gorda Train Depot
while the Woman's Club is being repaired. Be sure to
attend the "Dock Sales" which begin this Saturday,
September 11th at the Depot where you will find Kay
selling her handmade gifts, her unique "Charley's
Angels Christmas ornament, collectibles, Angie
Larkin's book "Old Punta Gorda" and the CD featuring
the Historic Murals of Punta Gorda.
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Hello
from Karen and Earl In Paradise.
This is a blanket message to everyone, forgive us?
There are 265 messages to deal with.
We are safe, well, and have a Blue Tarp Roof, Walls,
windows, Electricity and Air Conditioning. We used
to own 2 mobile homes, now we own one and a nice lot
on
the water.
Acme Bicycle Survives, but I'm afraid the
building will be a long time a re-building. We have
a verbal agreement on a new location not far from
down town. We were insured and have disposed of the
inventory through our insurance company, will buy
all new for reopening. We saved some tools,and
fixtures, and will replace those lost with insurance
money.
The help offered through the Red Cross and FEMA and
others was beyond belief. Plenty of water, food,
and ice. Too much to list in this short note. The
devastation too was beyond belief, now that things
have slowed and settled, we both get choked up when
we see our little house on the canal and the
neighbors whose homes are now piles of rubble. Some
with out a wall standing. We are fortunate in deed!
Watch our web site for pictures and more information
as time allows. I am trying to catch up while
waiting for Frances to make up its mind. Our cell
phones work, and I have plugged into the neighbors
telephone line to work on the internet.
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Peace River Jewelers
Formerly: 206 West Marion Ave
Current Mailing ONLY: 28062 Senator Drive Punta
Gorda FL 33955
Good
luck everyone!!!
All of our buildings were totally destroyed
and condemned and I needed to come up with some
quick options. As a result of that we are operating
out of a trailer, but we are enjoying some success
in spite of this great challenge. Please keep me
informed and I'm anxious to be part of the "New
Building of Punta Gorda"
Respectfully,
Gene Gorman
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We are
trying to reschedule the Mayor’s State of the City
Address (originally set for Aug. 24) and the Annual
Meeting (originally set for Sept 11) Hopefully we
will have the dates & locations set soon….we’ll let
you know ASAP so that you can make plans to be with
us.
Please note that the
HarborFest (originally set for Sept 18) and the
Sullivan St. Craft Fair (originally set for Sept.
25) have been cancelled.
Donna Heidenreich
Executive Director PGBA
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Just
to let everyone know that Charlotte Limousine
is up and running. We suffered some damaged vehicles
which are being replaced, but we are still able to
serve our loyal customers for airport service. Our
phone numbers are 627-4599, 627-4494 and out of area
1-800-208-6106.
Thank
you all,
Ron and Doris Bognar
Charlotte Limousine
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Lifeguard Security Systems is still operational even though our building isn't and may never be. It
took two weeks but today Sprint was finally able to
forward our main line to owner Jean Fay's home,
which we are using as our base until things are
settled. The company's email is reviewed at my home
and our email address is
lifeguard3@earthlink.net. Luckily, in
our business most of our work is mobile and is done
out of our vehicles, which took a beating but are
still ticking. If you are one of our current
customers, are still located where you have been, we
will arrive to service your fire extinguishers the
month they are scheduled to be serviced. If you
have moved let us know by phone at
637-7778 or the above email
address so we can update our records. If you need
any of our services; security systems, fire alarm
systems, fire extinguisher sales and ser vice or
fire suppression system servicing during your
rebuilding process please contact us. Our mailing
address remains the same and is below. Punta
Gorda and Charlotte County will rebuild and be
better than ever and Lifeguard is proud to be a
member of this wonderful community for over 20
years.
John
Del Genio (Del) Vice President, Lifeguard
Security Systems, Inc.
219 Cross Street
Punta Gorda, FL 33950 ---
delandmary@earthlink.net
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I have
re-located with office space at Surity Net ,
many thanks to Jeff & Nanette Bushey for all their
kindness & help. Temporary phone # is 575 0310 &
fax is 575 0386 until I get my new lines in the 16th
of Sept. Please call for all your printing needs, we
are running special prices for all the Alliance
members, example 1000 white business cards with
black imprint for $24.50. If you are out marketing
your business & still need promotional items such as
pens, etc - I have worked with my manufactures for
reduced pricing & they have come through for me.
Please do not hesitate to call if there is anything
I can help you with.
Thank
you,
Linda Smith A to
Z Marketing
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Our
Coldwell Banker Morris office was pretty
devastated, but we are working from a make-shift
office at the same site. We are all working as best
we can and rest assured we will all be back bigger
and better than ever. Thank you again. Judi
Judith
Harris
Coldwell Banker Morris Realty
800-634-8512 or 941-637-1090
www.PuntaGorda4Sale.com
harrisj@morrisrealty.com
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The
Bean on 41 is
now open. We sustained minimal damage to the
business premises although our home has been
virtually destroyed---It was time to remodel
anyway!??!
Our
prayers and best wishes to all and our heartfelt
thanks to all friends/faithful customers for their
offers of help and many kindnesses.
Punta
Gorgeous Rocks!!!!
Elly & Bob Gilmore
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Though
we are not fully operational we want the community
to know we are there for anyone in need of free dog
or cat food, please stop by the shelter, we are open
currently 7 days, 9 to 5 for picking up or dropping
off donations. All other business 11 to 5. Our
sincerest appreciation to all those who have shown
their support and generosity during this difficult
period, we will continue to service our community.
Sincerely,
Michael Courchaine
Executive Director
Animal Welfare League of
Charlotte County
3519 Drance Street
Port Charlotte, FL 33980
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We still have no cable or internet, but Home Depot
in Ft Myers has free internet access (hooray).Harbor
Audiology sustained alot of damage to the
building and we are temporarily located in Dr.
Klucka office at 100 Madrid, suite 112. Fortunately
our equipment is fine and we expect to be back in
full operation within 3 weeks. Now we are seeing
any patient who needs help with their hearing aid at
our temporary location. Additionally I am
volunteering at Hearing Impaired Services (HIP) on
Sandhill Blvd. every Tuesday and Friday. Anyone who
needs help with their hearing/hearing aid will be
seen for free at that location. I have arranged
with a hearing instrument manufacturer to donate
small drying kits for hearing aids. These will be
given out at HIP as well. Hearing aids hate the
high humidity; we have been doing a lot of repairs
for folks.
I am glad to hear so
many of the Alliance members are coming back
fighting.
Dr.
Marilyn Larkin
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Friends throughout Punta Gorda,
The Congregational United Church, 1201 Aqui
Esta Drive suffered damage to both our sanctuary and
fellowship room, which has not allowed us to offer
any direct help to those affected in our community.
We lost both our stained glass windows and another
large one in the sanctuary,
causing significant damage from water and wind. We
are now dried out, both on the roof and on the
inside, so our rebuilding will be able to start very
soon.
We are worshiping each Sunday at 10:30 and know that
wonderful blessings are being experienced throughout
our community.
The congregation was scheduled to celebrate our 20th
anniversary of ministry in Punta Gorda this October
17th, but we may have to hold off on that a few
weeks. We'll keep the community informed.
As the Chaplain for the Punta Gorda Police
Department, I know all of you are aware of the hard
work they and their fellow law enforcement brothers
and sisters from around the state are providing to
Punta Gorda. They are on 12 hour shifts and have a
day off each week. When you have the chance to see
one of these folk, feel free to express your thanks,
because I know they care about this community, its
people AND businesses. The Fire and EMS Personnel
are also serving above and beyond the call. Bless
them all!
Rev. Bill Klossner, Pastor
Congregational United Church
Punta Gorda
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I am
glad we are all alive and I am sure we will all get
put back together soon. Fishermen's village is
cleaning up and then fixing up. as a merchant I have
not got a time line on our being back open but we
hope to be soon. Most of the stores had minimal or
no damage. So far my store is fine. we cannot reopen
until the village is fully operational though.
Luckily my website is still up and running. I hope
we are all up and running again before season. My
prayers and good wishes to all.
Sincerely, Laraine
Laraine's of
fishermen's village.
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Florida Community Bank
on Nesbit St has been open since the Tuesday after
Charley, We are open 9-5, however the drive-thru was
a casualty of the Celtic Ray's roof so we won't have
drive through for a few more days. ATM is
operational and lobby is open. We do have Safe
deposit boxes for those who need a more secure place
for their valuables.
If any
organizations need a meeting room, our community
room is available contact Yvonne or Jessica at
637-8909 to reserve your time. The room will hold 20
people comfortably.
Mike
Telgenhof
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Just
wanted to let you know that Presseller
Delicatessen and Gallery are open and fully
functioning. It will take a couple weeks for
Sunart to be back on its feet (with a bit of a
crutch to hold up the front porch) in the next
couple of weeks. All of our customers' work that
was in house at the time Charley changed all of our
lives is safe and intact, we are pleased to
announce, and we will be contacting our customers to
inform them and make arrangements for pick up. Good
luck and God bless all! Patti
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SPACE AVAILABLE
The
Punta Gorda Railroad Depot
will open Tuesday,
September 7. On Saturday, September 11, we will be
having our very popular “Dock Sale.” Please contact
the Depot at
639-6774 if you
are a business who lost your location and would like
to set up a table to sell your items.
IMPAC University
has a limited number of offices available for
rent. Conference rooms, telephone switchboard,
video conferencing located in an efficient
university atmosphere. If of interest call Skip
Mansfield at the office number of 941 639 6677 or on
his cell at 941 769 0468.
State Farm has
1000 sq. ft. available immediately for $1500 per
month. The location is Diane Harrington’s agency, on
41 S., just south of Rio Villa. Call, cell phone
815-6353.
Debbie
Emmons of Home Gallery, 208 Sullivan St. has
a 10x10 room available for office or retail for $475
per month, 639-2933
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SPACE NEEDED
Acme Bicycle Shop,
needs 2000-3000 sq. ft. retail space, call Earl at
286-3392
SeaGrape Gallery, needs space to display art, call
Barbara Albin at 847-452-5948
Need
an office to meet my clients occasionally. Also
copier and FAX use. Am working in my home office at:
1250 West Marion Avenue, #142 (Starboard Point
Condominium).
Frank Lukasik
The
Kiwanis Club of Punta Gorda
(a PGBA member) is alive and well, except, we do not
have a meeting place since Aug. 13. We were meeting
at Best Western Waterfront hotel in Punta Gorda. We
need a restaurant, church, or meeting site to handle
about 80 of our 116 club members on Thursday's from
11:30am to 1:00pm. Lunch can be provided or catered
in. Contact Bob Carpenter 575-5252 or
carp813@comcast.net
Impressive Moving Systems
is looking for 1000 sq. ft. of commercial space, as
our former location is being demolished. Please
contact Harry @ 833-8372
Thank
You
Harry
Ponack
The
Arts & Humanities Council
is looking for a temporary home for our Friday
morning Cafe Philo discussion group until the
PG library is back in service.
They
meet weekly from 10:30 to Noon....approximately 15
people. They just need a room and some chairs. If
anyone can help, please let me know. Thanks.
Judy
A. Malbuisson
Executive Director
The Arts & Humanities Council of Charlotte County
2811-M Tamiami Trail
Port Charlotte, FL 33952
(941) 764-8100
charlottearts@daystar.net
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ITEMS NEEDED
Anne &
Bill Zeithammer of Isles Hardware want to
rent a semi-trailer. Call 833-9292
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ITEMS AVAILABLE
Gator
Petroleum has LP gas tank refills. Call 639-1859
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Our business Casey's Door and Glass survived,
but we now have a nice big sky light compliments of
Charlie. Some broken glass, but we are up and
running. Hope everyone else is doing okay. See you
soon. Lorraine Casey
ANIMALUVRS IS UP
AND RUNNING AGAIN, TO SERVE THE PET SUPPLIES IN THE
AREA. WE HAVE BEEN WORKING WITH PET FOOD
MANUFACTURING CO. TO HELP PROVIDE FOR THE LESS
FORTUNATE IN THE AREA. IF THERE IS ANYTHING WE CAN
DO TO HELP, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CALL US AT 639-9990.
JOYCE&
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We
would like to announce that Koch, Dees & Teets
1:1, PA (Investment Services) is back in business at
it original location on 212 W. Virginia Avenue,
Suite 112 in Punta Gorda 33950. Our phone number is
941-205-2000. Please call us with questions about
your investment needs.
Sincerely,
Bradley R. Teets, CPA/PFS, CFP®
Bradley
Teets is a representative of and offers securities
through Kovack Securities, Inc.
Member
NASD / SIPC - Telephone: 954-782-4771
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Crowther Roofing & Sheet Metal Inc.
contact Tom Trowbridge-Sales & Marketing
Representative Cell 239-292-9077 Re: Commercial
Roofing Only
Thanks,
Tom Trowbridge
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