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The original mural was destroyed by Hurricane “Charley” on August 13, 2004. The re-creation of this mural is scheduled for dedication January 17, 2008 Original Mural: The society’s second mural, located at the town’s busiest intersection of W. Marion Avenue and Tamiami Trail (US 41 North) was dedicated March 13, 1996. It was a joint venture between the Kiwanis Club of Punta Gorda and the Punta Gorda Rotary Club. Tampa artist John Gutcher took less than a week to complete the four panel mural that included the city flower, the Punta Gorda Hibiscus; the city bird, the yellow crown night heron; a roseate spoonbill and the famous tarpon sporting fish. The city flower and bird panels were sponsored by the Kiwanis Club, the other two by Rotary Club. |
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| Artist | Location | Size | Sponso | |||
| John Gutcher | Karl Ehmer's Restaurant Dedicated March 13, 1996 |
4 Panels 8' x 7' each | Punta Gorda Kiwanis and Punta Gorda Rotary Club | |||
