Deb & the Dynamics and the Marker 5 Band!
This premier fundraiser event gathers support from nearly 100 restaurants, vendors, and nonprofit organizations, providing fun, food, and entertainment for families. Proceeds from the Taste are distributed to local community organizations and nonprofits through the Rotary Club Foundation, bolstering programs for students, charities, and wider humanitarian projects in Punta Gorda, Charlotte County, and internationally.
Recent beneficiaries include wildlife sanctuaries, youth graduations, Habitat for Humanity, TEAM Punta Gorda, local food banks, Project Graduation, and multiple organizations serving global needs such as Water4Life Mozambique and Friends of Barnabas in Honduras.
The event draws as many as 4,000 attendees and enjoys ongoing sponsorship and support from local businesses, enhancing both civic engagement and charitable giving in the region. The festival atmosphere, wide community participation, and substantial annual proceeds (about $50,000 per year) underscore its significance as the premier fundraising event in Punta Gorda.
Taste of Punta Gorda and Beyond
Rotary Club of Punta Gorda meets Thursdays at noon at the Four Points Sheraton at 33 Tamiami Trail. Prospective members are welcome!
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