Aquarium considered for downtown Punta Gorda Punta Gorda has started a campaign to see if it’s feasible to have an aquarium downtown. City Council this week kicked in $9,500 to nurture a deal to bring in a Mote Marine aquarium. Next, Charlotte County Economic Director Tom Patton will ask the Enterprise Charlotte Economic Council and…
Bartow Commission Takes Step To Restore Historic Cigar Factory BARTOW | Bartow city commissioners have taken a first step toward restoring the historic cigar factory on the east end of the city’s downtown historic district. On Monday night, commissioners gave preliminary approval to designating the factory and the surrounding two acres a brownfield site.…
Ruth Eckerd Hall Announces Details of Plan to Renovate CLEARWATER —One of Florida’s oldest theaters is getting readied for a makeover. The Capitol Theatre, opened in 1921 for vaudeville and opera, will soon see a massive renovation, Ruth Eckerd Hall leaders announced this week. Called downtown Clearwater’s crown jewel and the best hope for rousing…