Fishermen's Village in Punta Gorda in Charlotte County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Old Fish Dock Transformed to "Fishermen's Village"
The partners created a vision for a major waterfront tourist attraction that would become Fishermen’s Village. After many months of planning and negotiating, the team had designed a complex with shops, restaurants, apartments, a marina, and tennis courts.
In keeping with the fishing history, when Fishermen’s Village held its grand opening in February of 1980, shrimp boats and mullet fishermen could still be seen at the edge of the facility. Pleasure and fishing cruises were also part of the early activity, as they are today, adding to the atmosphere of the colorful fishing and boating history of days gone by.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical month for this entry is February 1980.
Location. 26° 55.683′ N, 82° 3.8′ W. Marker is in Punta Gorda, Florida, in Charlotte County. It is in Fishermen's Village. Marker can be reached from Maud Street near West Retta Esplanade. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1200 West Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda FL 33950, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The King Street Railroad Dock (here, next to this marker); Sport Fishing (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic Spanish Anchor (within shouting distance of this marker); The Maud Street Dock (within shouting distance of this marker); Punta Gorda's Fishing Industry (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Boating History of Punta Gorda (about 400 feet away); Theodore Roosevelt Sport Fishing in Charlotte Harbor (about 400 feet away); The Long Dock (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Punta Gorda.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 21, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 20, 2024. This page has been viewed 41 times since then. Photo 1. submitted on June 20, 2024. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
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