INSIDE THE GATES DATES
Friday, September 1: Deadline for the September Beacon. Article and picture submissions are welcomed. Become part of the Beacon family.
Tuesday, September 23: Section 22 HOA Board Meeting, Linkside patio, 9 a.m.
Every Tuesday: Section 22 HOA Working Board Meeting, Linkside Café Patio, 9 a.m.
Every Wednesday: Bar code installation, front gate, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
OUTSIDE THE GATES DATES
Friday, September 5: Fort Myers River District Art Walk, 1 to 5 p.m. Visit many galleries, exhibitions and performances.
Saturday, September 13: 2nd Saturday Dance Party, 2 to 5 p.m. Lessons start at 2 p.m., party starts at 2:45 p.m. Punta Gorda Women’s Club, 118 Sullivan St. $15 USA Dance Members, $26 USA Dance Member Couples, $17 non-members single, $20 non-members couples. Call Laura for information, 330-501-2366.
Saturday, September 13 through Sunday, April 19, 2026: Origami in the Garden, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Garden, 5827 Riverside Dr., Punta Gorda. See outdoor sculptures that transforms the ancient art of paper folding into awe-inspiring metal sculpture.
Friday, September 19: Fort Myers River District Music Walk, 5 to 9 p.m. Local and regional musicians line the street with music from jazz to blues to rock and roll.
Saturday, September 20 and Sunday, September 21: Sullivan Street Craft Fair, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Downtown Punta Gorda.
Every Tuesday and Friday: Zumba, 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Punta Gorda Isles Civic Association, 2001 Shreve St. Call Cara Peralta for information, 941-276-1887. $12 per class.
First and Third Fridays: Tranquility Lakes Summer Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 4316 Boathouse Lane, Cape Coral.
Every Thursday: Fort Myers River District Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Every Saturday: Punta Gorda Farmers Market, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., downtown. Lots of vendors with fresh fruits and vegetables, live music, crafts and other great buys. Visit nearby murals and enjoy some of the great downtown restaurants.
Every Saturday: Cape Coral Farmers Market, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Clubhouse Square, SE 47th Ter. and SE 10th Pl., Cape Coral. Every Sunday: Punta Gorda Historical Society’s Farmers Market, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at History Park, 501 Shreve Street. Shop for veggies, meats, plants and gifts. Most Sundays you will be treated to live music by Dave Heveron. When the market closes at 1 p.m., take a guided tour of the gardens at the park. Walk the grounds with Florida native gardener, Starr Zachritz, and learn about Florida’s flora. A $5 suggested donation gets you a plant to take home. Call 941-380-6814
