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Thursday, May 4, 2023
John BeaneI am not a trained electrician nor very handy, period. But when necessity calls I am in for the attempt. The inverter in our travel trailer is connected to 12volt dc batteries and solar panels. It failed and was replaced...
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Wednesday, May 3, 2023
John BeaneAn American Bald Eagle sitting on a power pole near our home. A pair of Eagles have taken over an osprey nesting pole near the golf course. They have a fledgling in the nest that was seen flying over the 5th hole. Really fun...
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Tuesday, May 2, 2023
John BeaneCold weather sent us out to the swamp for firewood. Everyone loves a chainsaw and a good day of work. Now the forecast is for warmer weather, and we want a fire in our fireplace. We’re prepared now for when the weather...
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Tuesday, December 20, 2022
John BeaneWe were able to go out to our Fish Shack this weekend and brought back the old decking material on my boat. Took it out to the county landfill. Busy place after the hurricane and this was only the wood pile!Cynthia BeaneWhat...
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Friday, November 18, 2022
John BeaneHalloween was a blast seeing my two grandchildren here in Florida, all ready to go out. A contrast in style is readily apparent! Samara dressed as Sophie from Mama Mia and Mitchell as an Ostrich wrangler. We got such a kick...
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Friday, November 11, 2022
See what we have been up to this past month.
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Monday, May 6, 2019
We had a change of scenery this past Thanksgiving as we spent the holiday in Atlanta. Samara started cheer leading and her team was traveling for competitions, so we decided to travel with her, as well as visit extended family in...
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Monday, April 29, 2019
Jennifer and a group of friends from her gym, CrossFit Punta Gorda, decided to sign up to participate in the Special Olympics Florida Plane Pull last November. They raised funds, designed team shirts that Presley Beane Financial...
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Tuesday, February 26, 2019
Did you know that 85% of Heart damage occurs in the first 2 hours of a heart attack? For 50% of people experiencing these symptoms, the heart attack can be prevented with EARLY TREATMENT! Early Heart Attack Care (EHAC) is knowing the...
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Monday, February 25, 2019
Last October, the Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce had their 93rd Annual Banquet. As usual, there was networking, food, music, awards and applause. This year, we were up front and center in front of the podium getting an up close...
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Monday, February 4, 2019
Last September was a fun night of awards and celebration at the annual Punta Gorda Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet. Not only is it a night to wish farewell to the current Chair and welcome the new Chair, but we are entertained by...
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Thursday, January 31, 2019
You don't think of Punta Gorda when you hear "Annual Live Maine Lobster Bake", but I can tell you, this is AUTHENTIC as you can imagine! This mouth watering event has us roped in every year!! The Annual Live Maine Lobster Bake is in...
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Wednesday, January 30, 2019
As Vice Chair of Charlotte County Chamber Leadership Class of 2019, Jennifer went through numerous applications to pick the top 25 for the class of 2019. September 13, 2018 was the big reveal day!! Jennifer Beane and Justin Brand...
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Wednesday, July 11, 2018
Every year, the Visual Arts Center Endowment Trust hosts their biennial Palette to Palate fundraising event to support the arts. It is an event that we look forward to every year. We not only get to enjoy a gourmet meal, but we are...
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Wednesday, July 11, 2018
2018 Leadership Charlotte Graduating Class 2019 Leadership Charlotte Application
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Monday, July 2, 2018
This past April, the Visual Art Center Endowment Trust hosted their annual Palette to Palate. The Endowment Trust helps to ensure that the Visual Art Center's reach and content continue to meet the needs of our current and future...
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Monday, April 23, 2018
March was one for the books! We set off an a Nashville adventure for a wedding and Easter. John, Cynthia, Jennifer, Mary Jacqueline, Garrett, Samara, and Mitchell started the road trip up to Nashville a week before the wedding. It was...
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Monday, April 23, 2018
This year, I had the privilege to be a "Star" to help raise monies for the 2nd Annual, Dine with a Star at the Burg'r Bar, supporting the Fred Lang Foundation. The money raised helps support Suicide Education, Intervention, and...
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Tuesday, April 17, 2018
Within the last year, a member of the Punta Gorda community came to the Punta Gorda Chamber of Commerce's, Resource Development Meeting, asking if we would like to take over the Pub Runs that she has hosted weekly for the past 5 years....
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Monday, April 16, 2018
You can always expect to walk into an elegantly decorated room with lavish decorations and over the top entertainment. This year was exactly that, and more! This year marked the 30th Anniversary C.A.R.E. Ball with a Diamonds and Pearls...
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The Annual Rim Canal Boat Parade is planned every year by the Punta Gorda Isles Civic Association. Each year, they get boaters to volunteer to decorate their boats, and cruise along the canals to entertain the spectators. As John and...
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Friday, March 2, 2018
Every year, Punta Gorda puts on an amazing FREE Christmas Tree Lighting event for our community and visitors from all over. This year was one for the books with an outdoor Christmas Concert put on by Deep Creek Community Church. You...
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The 30th Annual C.A.R.E. Ball is coming up this year, and we wanted to recognize Cynthia for her involvement with such an amazing organization! Cynthia served on the C.A.R.E. Board for 4 years, and co-chaired the last 3 C.A.R.E. Ball...
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