@dennis2782 2 ай бұрын
Publix Supermarket, Eckerd Drug Store, and McCrory Variety Store. The shopping center which was built in 1964 was leveled by Hurricane Charley in 2004. The space where the shopping center stood is currently used as a parking lot,
@bagspackedadventures5492 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for filling us in!
@user-iy8zw8bs9t Ай бұрын
If I remember right back in the 70s there was a movie theater in there also
@bagspackedadventures5492 Ай бұрын
@@user-iy8zw8bs9t Thanks for the info!
@SV-DEDICATED 2 ай бұрын
The big draw of Punta Gorda are the boat canals. Several neighborhoods of Punta Gorda have streets in front of the houses and boat canals behind the houses. The majority of these canals are deep enough for sailboats with no bridges or locks to the open Harbor.
@bagspackedadventures5492 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the info and for watching!
@amosslater7454 3 ай бұрын
Prior to Hurricane Charley on August 13, 2004, there was a shopping center on the 2-block long by 1-block wide lot between Northbound US 41 (Tamiami Trail) and Taylor Street, and between Marion Avenue and Harborside Drive. It was one large parcel, but in recent years, Retta Esplanade was extended to connect Taylor Street to Northbound US 41 (Tamiami Trail), thus two separate lots now. It was an older shopping center, so it was demolished rather than repaired after the hurricane. The property has changed hands multiple times, but no developer has yet to present a plan that meets the city's standards.
@bagspackedadventures5492 3 ай бұрын
Interesting! Thanks for the info and for watching.
@dennis2782 2 ай бұрын
No it was a Publix pre Charley
@thomaskiely-oz4bp 3 күн бұрын
Looks right.i love in punts gorda.the solona area in a home built 1895
@bagspackedadventures5492 Күн бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@puntagordahistoricmuralsoc6214 3 ай бұрын
The tiled fountain is actually part of the original artesian wells drilled in town in 1905. Artesian wells were important to the town for drinking water and to fight fires and provided a more reliable water source than cisterns. This well was originally a concrete watering trough on Taylor Street intersection with Marion. It was moved to this location when the street was widen in 1919.
@bagspackedadventures5492 2 ай бұрын
Thank you for the information!
@user-mu1he7rs7u Күн бұрын
You totally missed the Military Heritage Museum. Right before you turn into Fishermen Village. Big building with a hug Huey Helicopter in front yard of the building. A must see. 17,000 square feet inside. Thousands of artifacts, plus 247 seats, the Gulf Theater inside. 900 W. Marion Ave.
@bagspackedadventures5492 Күн бұрын
That will give us something to check out next time. Thanks for watching and for the recommendation!
@eringcpa5803 3 ай бұрын
That blank space in Downtown Punta Gorda used to be a hotel back in the day.
@bagspackedadventures5492 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for the info and for watching!
@paynesonasty8773 3 ай бұрын
The abandoned hotel a sick spot exploration, got some nice graffiti inside.
@bagspackedadventures5492 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@thomaskiely-oz4bp 3 күн бұрын
The hotel is now be taken down