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🌱 Which big-name tribute acts are coming to Punta Gorda’s Gulf Theater?

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In today's newsletter:

  • Which big-name tribute acts are coming to Punta Gorda’s Gulf Theater?
  • What will $43 million in new ownership mean for Fishermen’s Village?
  • Recent arrests involving Punta Gorda residents and nearby communities listed.

Also on today's calendar: History Park Sunday Market 9am-1pm and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the football player hit the vending machine? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 94 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 93, low: 79.
  • Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 93 and low of 78 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Gulf Theater sizzles with summer shows and a smokin' new season (floridaweekly.com) — Punta Gorda’s Gulf Theater at the Military Heritage Museum is rolling out a packed late-summer and Season 8 lineup, with tribute shows nearly every week from August through April. Locals can catch acts honoring everyone from Santana and The Rolling Stones to Carole King, Queen, and Journey, plus special Veterans Day, Christmas, and St. Patrick’s performances. Tickets are $52 and sellouts are expected, so early booking is encouraged.
   

2. Fishermen's Village Gets New $43 Million Owner: What Punta Gorda Needs to Know – WENG 98.1FM, 107.5 FM & 1530 AM (wengradio.com) — Fishermen’s Village, long considered the waterfront heart of Punta Gorda, has been sold to new locally rooted owners in a $43 million deal, with the damaged marina as their first big project. They’re pledging to preserve the Village’s character, focus on repairs, and add events while keeping independent shops and restaurants central to the experience as the community continues hurricane recovery.
   

3. Police Beat 2026 (yoursun.com) — Law enforcement agencies across the region, including the Punta Gorda Police Department and Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office, reported a series of recent arrests involving local residents. Charges range from DUI and battery to burglary, grand theft, and drug offenses, with several Punta Gorda addresses listed. Bonds vary widely, and some suspects are held without bond pending further action.
   

4. No More TSA Agents at this Florida Airport? What to Know About Gold+ (bocaratontribune.com) — If you fly out of Punta Gorda Airport, you’re already using a privatized security screening model similar to TSA’s new Gold+ approach now being adopted in Tampa. This explainer breaks down how TSA’s public‑private partnerships work, what’s changing at Tampa International, and why a major federal employee union is raising safety and job‑security concerns.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: He wanted his quarter back. (Thank you Pat S. for sending it in!)
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