2022 Fall Newcomers Guide
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PAGE 8 WELCOME TO THE AREA Local community descriptions PAGE 20 AREA BEACHES Introduction to some of the area beaches PAGE 26 BUSINESS DIRECTORY PG | 26 Home Services PG | 26 Non Profit PG | 27 Health PG | 27 Recreation PG | 27 Restaurants PG | 27 Religion PAGE 32 IMPORTANT NUMBERS PG | 32 Election Offices PG | 32 Taxes PG | 33 Utilities PG | 34 Libraries PG | 35 Chambers of Commerce PG | 35 Post Offices PG | 36 Educational Institutions PG | 38 Transportation PG | 39 Senior Resources PG | 40 Health and Wellness PAGE 42 PIERS AND RAMPS Local fishing piers and boat ramps PAGE 46 BOAT AND YACHT CLUBS Boat and yacht clubs, learn to sail PAGE 48 BIKE TRAILS Pathways and trails PAGE 49 LEGACY TRAIL Path for walkers, roller bladers and bicyclists PAGE 50 SPRING TRAINING Professional baseball spring training facilities PAGE 51 PICKLEBALL Area offers plethora of possibilities for pickleball PAGE 52 GOLF COURSES Area fairways and greens PAGE 54 AREA PARKS Parks in the area PAGE 56 WATER PARKS Cool off at water parks and splash pads PAGE 57 DOG PARKS Great places to take your pup to play PAGE 58 PET CARE Veterinarians/animal hospitals/clinics PAGE 60 WHERE TO FIND THE MURALS The painted murals in Punta Gorda PAGE 64 FARMERS MARKETS Fresh ingredients galore PAGE 65 COMMUNITY EVENTS Monthly events for the surrounding areas PAGE 69 ENTERTAINMENT VENUES Live shows at local venues PAGE 70 UNIQUE EATS One of a kind dining spots PAGE 75 SHOPPING Local shopping hot spots PAGE 80 ATTRACTIONS Area attractions 23170 Harborview Road Port Charlotte, FL 33980 941-205-6406 Newcomers guide contents PRESIDENT Mike Beatty PUBLISHER Glen Nickerson REGIONAL ADVERTISING DIRECTOR Omar Zucco ADVERTISING SALES MANAGERS Warren Jarvis (Port Charlotte/ Punta Gorda/ North Port) Carol Moore (Venice/Englewood) DIGITAL SALES Dave Woods MARKETING MANAGER David Hyde FEATURES EDITOR Linda Gillis PAGE DESIGN Marie Merchant YourSun.com NEWCOMERS GUIDE TO PARADISE 6