November Events
LIGHTING OF THE VILLAGE – TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION Punta Gorda’s most anticipated event! Official kick off of the Holiday season as Fishermen’s Village illuminates over one million lights and themed decorations adorning the inside and outside of the Village! Festivities throughout the evening! Date and Time: Saturday, November 14, 2026 // 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 […]
Beware Of Alligators!
INHABITANTS OF BURNT STORE LAKES AND NEARBY AREAS HAVE ENCOUNTERED ALLIGATORS 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 […]
November Holidays
November 26
November Military Concerts
Location: 900 West Marion Ave., Punta Gorda Website: http://www.militaryheritagemuseum.org Contact Information: Gregg Hansen at [email protected] / (941) 575-9002 Admission: $52.00 THE ALLMAN REVIVAL: TRIBUTE TO THE ALLMAN BROTHERS Emerging from the heart of Florida, Allman Revival is a tribute band with a mission: to keep the spirit of The Allman Brothers Band alive and roaring. […]
Is It Illegal To Feed Wildlife In Florida?
Feeding certain wildlife in Florida is illegal, with penalties ranging from civil fines to criminal charges, depending on the species and frequency of violations. Species You Cannot Feed Florida law prohibits intentionally feeding or attracting the following wildlife statewide: black bears, alligators, crocodiles, sandhill cranes, foxes, raccoons, pelicans, coyotes, and wild monkeys. These rules are […]
The Most Complicated Word In English Is Only Three Letters Long
Three little letters, 645 meanings. Imagine you’re a dictionary editor. For eight hours a day, five days a week, every week until the heat death of the universe or the day human beings stop speaking English (whichever comes first), it’s your job to ensure that your trusted reference book keeps pace with the relentlessly evolving […]
Should You Shut Down Your Computer Every Night?
Shutting down your PC at the end of the day has advantages and disadvantages. Here’s what every computer owner should know. If you use your computer daily, you are likely to either put it into sleep mode or shut it down at the end of the day. Whichever is the case, you’ve probably wondered at […]
Should You Put A Sponge In Your Refrigerator Before A Storm?
Absolutely, because it can help minimize or even eliminate the awful smells that come with food spoiling when your power goes out—and potentially even save some of your food. First, a quick lesson on how food spoils. Excessive dampness during temperature changes or power outages can create odors or even mold inside the fridge. What […]
Why Do Tennis Balls Come In Sealed Cans?
Sealed cans allow manufacturers to control the pressure precisely inside the can, keeping tennis balls at their peak performance level for as long as possible. Here’s why using a can works best. IT KEEPS THEM BOUNCY Pressurized tennis balls bounce because the air inside the ball is at a higher pressure than the outside atmosphere. […]
When Did Night Driving Get Tricky?
Our clocks fell back on November 1st, and suddenly your drive home from work or from dinner happens in the dark. For a lot of people in Southwest Florida, that’s when something they’ve been quietly working around becomes impossible to ignore. Oncoming headlights throw a starburst instead of a pinpoint beam. Streetlights pick up halos. […]