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Punta Gorda Featured in Southern Living |
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 Punta Gorda got major attention this month in a feature article in Southern Living magazine titled “Charlotte Harbor’s Big Comeback.” Listed on the author’s don’t-miss favorite spots were: Wyvern Hotel and their fabulous rooftop, Muscle Car City, Charlotte Sports Park, Perfect Caper, Laishley Park, and our beloved murals. Pick up your copy today and look at Travel, page FL6, August edition.
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Airport to be Renamed |
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The Charlotte County Airport Authority has voted to rename the airport the Punta Gorda Airport. Interesting background on its development - it was built by the feds for military purposes and was called the Punta Gorda Army Air Force Base. It opened in 1944 and housed 930 officers and 4162 enlisted men. The airport code is PGD. Volunteer Carl Parsons made a presentation on behalf of TEAM in support of the change, stating that the name will be easier to market, will be more identifiable, and will celebrate the airport’s historic beginnings.
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