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🌱 What Punta Gorda residents must change under the new drought water rules

Punta Gorda, Florida Patch AM: a 5 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • What Punta Gorda residents must change under the new drought water rules
  • Which rising soul singer is bringing her powerful voice to Punta Gorda?

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

Today's riddle: When is a car not a car? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, with a high of 91 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Humid with a t-storm or two, temps: high: 92, low: 75.
  • Monday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 91 and low of 76 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Peace River Running on Fumes: Southwest Florida's Historic Drought Shows No Mercy – WENG 98.1FM, 107.5 FM & 1530 AM (wengradio.com) — Punta Gorda residents are now under strict drought rules as the Peace River runs dangerously low, limiting all users to one weekly watering window between 8 p.m. and 4 a.m. and tightening everyday water use, even in restaurants. With emergency withdrawals from the Peace River increased and no quick relief in sight, locals are adapting creatively while hoping October’s deadline brings real rain and looser restrictions.
   

• Guest - Melinda "Blou Note" Daniel (pbs.org) — Southwest Florida soul artist Melinda “Blou Note” Daniel, who has an upcoming performance in Punta Gorda, shares her musical journey from New Jersey roots to becoming a powerful local voice. She talks about her signature song “Energy,” how the pandemic and social justice issues shaped her writing, and how open mics across the region launched her growing career.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I was at the Publix at Burnt Store Marketplace today and, when I was leaving around 4pm, the rain was pouring down.
    While standing waiting for the rain to let up, a very sweet lady was coming in - she was prepared, as she had an umbrella - mine was in my car. She… (Nextdoor Burnt Store Marina)
  • Went to Spinnakers last night for the seafood buffet!
    It was awesome! Peel & Eat shrimp was the best! Perfectly cooked, awesome baked haddock, Tuscan chicken, rice, Mac & cheese, corn, gumbo, and of… (Nextdoor Riviera Lagoons)
  • Wal-Mart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Punta Gorda. Apply here.
  • Golden Corral posted a job opening for Restaurant Hospitality Manager in Punta Gorda. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Punta Gorda here.

🗞 Nearby News

Charlotte Harbor

  • Fourth of July: Celebrate America's 250th anniversary at area events (yoursun.com)
  • Mortgage-Free: How Tunnel to Towers Honored a Fallen Charlotte County Hero – WENG 98.1FM, 107.5 FM & 1530 AM (wengradio.com)

Port Charlotte

  • Girl Scout receives memorial scholarship (yoursun.com)
  • SUMMER FOOTBALL: DeSoto has a new coach and renewed hunger (yoursun.com)
  • Briefly: Army Corps posts application for Maronda and Harbor Village (bocabeacon.com)

Ok Punta Gorda! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: When it is turning into a driveway! (Thank you Dana J. for sending it in!)
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