2022 Fall Newcomers Guide
Issue link: https://www.epageflip.net/i/1504028
DECEMBER Punta Gorda Lighted Boat Parade: Lighted boat parade sponsored by the Punta Gorda Isles Civic Association. www.puntagordaboat parade.com. The Wonderland of Lights & Santa's Playland: Enjoy a plethora of festive pageantry as you journey through more than a mile of spectacular light display and holiday wonder at the Charlotte County Fairgrounds, 2333 El Jobean Road, Port Charlotte. https://thewonderlandoflights.com. Punta Gorda Christmas parade: Steps off from Charlotte High School and ends at the Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center. puntagordachamber.com. Venice Tree lighting: Join Venice Area Beautification, Inc for the annual tree lighting. www.vabi.org. NEWCOMERS GUIDE TO PARADISE 66 2 8 0 A L L I G A T O R D R I V E V E N I C E F L 3 4 2 9 3 ( 9 4 1 ) 4 9 3 - 6 6 0 6 Together, we are creating healthy communities where people will thrive! Learn more and get involved: www.habitatsouthsarasota.org HOPE Building together! For 30 years, supporters of Habitat for Humanity South Sarasota County made it possible for us to build 158 safe, decent, affordable, and energy-efficient homes for hardworking, motivated families in our community. We are building strength, stability, and self-reliance for families in your community. Y O U R S U P P O R T M A K E S A D I F F E R E N C E . adno=3854459-1 Punta Gorda Tree Lighting: Downtown Punta Gorda. Live music, Santa Claus and snow in the forecast. Poinsettia Parade and Festival: Gather your friends or family and kick off the holiday season with a whole lot of holly jolly fun at the annual Poinsettia Parade & Festival. North Port. www. visitsarasota.com/events. Pineapple Drop: In a bit of a quirky tradition, the city of Sarasota hosts tens of thousands for its annual Pineapple Drop at midnight on New Year's Eve. At the intersection of Lemon Avenue and Main Street in downtown Sarasota. www. visitsarasota.com. New Year's Eve fireworks: Fireworks display at Fishermen's Village in Punta Gorda. www.fishville. com. Selby Gardens' Lights in Bloom: Features two million lights in the gardens and walkways that will be transformed into illuminated tunnels. selby.org. Winter Arts and Crafts Show: Artists display their wares at the Venice Community Center, 326 Nokomis Ave. S., Venice. 941-861-1380, 941-861-5000 or www.scgov.net. FILE PHOTO At the Venice Boat Parade, decorated boats will take to the intercoastal waterway to celebrate the holiday season. www.venice christmasboatparade.com.