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Official publication of the Punta Gorda
Chamber of Commerce
252 W. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda, FL 33950
Phone: 941-639-3720 • Fax: 941-639-4798
chamber@puntagorda-chamber.com
www.puntagordachamber.com
Local beaches ........................ Page 28
The best places to soak up the sun
Parks & Recreation ................ Page 34
Beautiful spots to be one with nature
Fine dining ............................. Fine dining ............................. Fine dining Page 42
Shopping ................................ Page 52
Hit the town and get some good finds
Getting here ........................... Page 56
Explore hotels and our airport
Important information ......... Page 62
Get the 411 to Punta Gorda
Local community .................. Local community .................. Local community Page 75
Our history ............................. Our history ............................. Our history Page 84
Chamber info ....................... Page 113
Get involved with our community
Chamber directory .............. Page 120
Looking for something specific?
Enjoying our area .................. Enjoying our area .................. Enjoying our area Page 14