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Annual Lighted Boat Parade. A Punta
Gorda Tradition each December! The 2008 Lighted Boat
Parade will be celebrated December 6th! |
The
"Romantic Serenaders" featuring Ruben Cruz
added to the festivities during Fishermen's Village
annual July 4th Celebration! |
The
Kids Cup Redfish Tournament to Benefit the Don Ball
School is held at the Village each year in
April. A delightful learning experience for
youth! |
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The Florida Outdoor Writers Assn. (FOWA)
held their annual Hook Kids on Fishing Event at
Fishermen's Village Center Court September 13th, 2008 |
A total of 198 children of
all ages gathered eagerly as they went station to
station to learn all about FISHING! |
The grand finale of the
September 13th Hook Kids on Fishing Event was casting
your line in the water from the courtesy docks at the
Village!
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youngsters showed off their "catch" of the
day during the Hook Fids on Fishing Event! |
Volunteers eagerly assisted
youth as they steadied their rod and reel to cast off! |
What a beautiful day to go
fishing! A family affair indeed! |
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An In Water and On Land Boat show is
a frequent event at our Yacht Basin! Just look
at these beauties! |
Our Assistant Harbormaster greets
one of our partnering exhibitors during our recent
Boat Show at the Fishermen's Village Yacht Basin |
Many area exhibitors came to
participate in our Boat Show held in September at our
Yacht basin. |
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Captain Doug Buuck of All Marine
Canvas shown here with his wife were eager
participants in our recent Boat Show! |
Our local Yamaha dealer
enthusiastically signed up as a vendor at our
September boat show! |
A great variety of participants in
our boat shows. . . something for everyone's interest! |
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Eager and
ready, annual July 4th Freedom Swim participants board
the local Trolley to head to the North 41 bridge to
start their swim!
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Crowds gather at Harpoon
Harry's at Fishermen's Village to await the arrival of
family and friends across Charlotte Harbor for the
annual July 4th Freedom Swim!
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Nearly 400
swimmers participated in the annual July 4th Freedom
Swim on Charlotte Harbor. . . their destination,
Harpoon Harry's at Fishermen's Village!
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This year's National Marina Day was enjoyed by all our
friends (including the cuddly, four legged canine
kind)!
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Our entire Fishermen's Village Yacht Basin Staff shown
here during National Marina Day held each year during
August
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"Sailing, takes me to where I'm going" . . .
boaters came from near and far to Fishermen's Village
Yacht Basin to celebrate National Marina Day held
annually in August
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| A very
happy participant kayaks her way to Harpoon
Harry's at Fishermen's Village during the 4th of July
Freedom Swim! |
Accommodating boaters were
nearby during the Freedom Swim on Charlotte Harbor to
cheer on family and friends!
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Fishermen's Village Yacht Basin was
full of beautifully decorated boats for the fourth of
July celebration!
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Hundreds come
to the Village to pay tribute during the annual Pearl
Harbor Day Ceremony. This year's event:
Sunday, December 7th, 2008,
5 pm, Center Court. |
The Royal Canadian Bag
Pipers perform a moving rendition of Amazing Grace
during the Pearl Harbor Day Ceremony
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In
remembrance, the saluting of the floral wreath during
the Pearl Harbor Day Ceremony |
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The
Worden Farm Organic Market returns to Fishermen's
Village November 5th, 2008 through April 29th,
2009. EVERY WEDNESDAY, 9:30 am-1:30 pm! |
The
2008-2009 WORDEN FARM ORGANIC MARKET HAS EXPANDED
and will include artisan bread, fresh seafood,
jellies, preserves and more! |
Just a
sampling of the delectable vegetables available
in Center Court at the Worden Farm
ORGANIC MARKET! Watch for re-opening November
2008! |
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General Manager, Patti Allen and
Harbormaster, Jim Branch were proud recipients of a
proclamation from the City of Punta Gorda City Council
announcing August 9th, 2008 as NationL Marina Day as
celebrated by Fishermen's Village Yacht Basin.
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The Nina Ship welcomed
thousand of visitors aboard during its recent stay at
Fishermen's Village! The Nina fascinated young
and old alike!
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The Columbus Replica Ship
"The Nina" en route to Fishermen's Village
during its visit March '08.
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Stunt Pilot, Patti Wagstaff
made a visit to the Military Heritage & Aviation
Museum during the International Air show held each
year in Punta Gorda!
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Fishermen's Village had
truly "gone to the dogs" during the Wildlife
Expo! Lots of new friends were made! The event
is held each year in June.
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Talk about two happy
smiles! Lots of youngsters had a great time at
our annual Animal Awareness Expo. And, many pets
found loving adoptive parents!
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