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Oct
17
BONG night
BONG Night: Comedy and Cold Drinks
Three comedians, one loud microphone
- Saturday, 7:00 pm
- Harbor Light Taproom, Punta Gorda
Free for BONG members, $15 for guests
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Oct
20
Englewood Sunset Beach Cleanup
Gloves and bags provided; sunset snacks after
- Tuesday, 5:00 pm
- Englewood Beach, Englewood
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24
Hurricane Prep Workshop for Homeowners
Roof, shutters, insurance questions
- Saturday, 6:00 pm
- Top Cat Roofing showroom, Cape Coral
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HVAC /Punta Gorda, FL
Charlotte Cool Air
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Family-owned AC and heating crew that answers the phone at 2 a.m. in July.
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Top Cat Roofing
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Cypress Coffee Roasters
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Joe’s Plumbing
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Englewood Beach Bites
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Grouper sandwiches, key lime pie and sandy flip-flops welcome.
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First Street Realty Co.
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A small downtown brokerage that knows which block floods and which one has the good tacos.
27 neighbors recommend
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