EVERY BEDROOM IS A CANDY-COATED WONDERLAND. CHECK IN TO ONE OF FLORIDA’S QUIRKIEST VACATION ESCAPES Looking for a one-of-a-kind Floridian escape? From ice cream cone-shaped pools to secret treehouse hideouts, wildly unique vacation rental homes across Florida offer much more than just accommodation. Possibilities include basking in the glam of the Versace mansion or swapping […]

INHABITANTS OF BURNT STORE LAKES AND NEARBY AREAS HAVE ENCOUNTEREDALLIGATORS FROM TIME TO TIME. If you cross paths with an alligator that … a. is in a place considered unacceptable, such as a swimming pool, lanai, garage, etc., b. you consider a threat to people, pets, or property, c. approaches people, or d. doesn’t retreat […]

August signals several things, like the unofficial end of summer and the beginning of a new school year. It also has some interesting, lesser-known days hidden within it, e.g., Women’s Equality Day on Sunday, August 26, which pays homage to women’s history. Women’s Equality Day was recognized under law in 1973. It was originally presented by Rep. […]

RENDERING OF THE MARKET AREA INSIDE BAILEY TERMINAL AFTER ITS EXPANSION Starting in mid-June, the Punta Gorda Airport began a major upgrade and expansion of its Bailey Terminal. The project includes renovating 28,250 square feet of the existing 68,000-square-foot terminal, while adding about 50,700 square feet of new space. Airport officials say the upgrades will […]

Were you aware that the PGD (Punta Gorda Airport) Air Center is home to the Veterans Airlift Command (VAC)? The VAC provides free private air transportation to combat wounded veterans and active service members for medical and other compassionate purposes through a national network of volunteer aircraft owners and pilots. Our combat injured return home to […]

FLORIDA’S KEY WEST IS LOCATED AT THE SOUTHERNMOST POINT IN THE CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES Did you know that Key West is closer to Cuba than Miami? You can literally hop on a yacht and go to Cuba within 90 miles (140 km) of Key West. Besides being the southernmost point in the continental U.S., it’s […]

The mission of Peace River Wildlife Center is to contribute to the survival of native Florida wildlife through rescue, rehabilitation, and education. Peace River Wildlife Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that receives no local, state, or federal funding. We depend on the generous support of our community and guests to meet this mission. Peace […]

Iguanas have a so-called “third eye” on the top of their heads known as the parietal eye. It looks like a pale scale and can’t discern shapes or color. It does, however, sense light and movement, helping iguanas anticipate predatory birds from above.