THURSDAY, DEC. 15:

Dave & Pat Johnson Spenst will have an open house featuring art, photography, and Arbonne, from 3 – 7pm, 13976 Stringfellow Road, Bokeelia.

Bert’s Bar & Grill presents Deb and the Dynamics, 7:30 pm. Matlacha.

Tarpon Lodge presents music by Sister Kaite, 6 – 9pm. Pineland. Reservations recommended for dinner.

Nav-A-Gator Grill presents music by Latitude, 6pm. Punta Gorda.

FRIDAY, DEC 16:

Bert’s Bar & Grill presents music by Captiva Band, 7:30pm. Matlacha.

Bert’s Pine Bay Gallery offers FREE gift wrapping through Christmas, and Christmas specials: Crocs – buy 1 pair, 2nd at 25% discount, Christmas cards and napkins half off. Open until 7pm Friday & Saturday, Sunday noon until 5pm.

Nav-A-Gator Grill in Port Charlotte presents music by Gary & Kerri, 7 – 9pm. Lake Suzy, Port Charlotte.

Dave & Pat Johnson Spenst will have an open house featuring art, photography, and Arbonne products from 1 – 4pm. 13976 Stringfellow Road. Just in time for holiday shopping!

Tarpon Lodge holds its “Mystery Tasting and Music” with music by Susie Hulcher. 6 – 8:30pm. Pineland.

SATURDAY, DEC 17:

Island Visions is hosting a holiday Open House from noon to 6pm. Light refreshments served while browsing their jewelry and other gift options. Have Steve Timcak create a custom piece of jewelry, or choose from crochet wire & bead items crafted by Joanne and Debbie. Matlacha.

Koucky Gallery & Gardens and Earth & Spirit Garden Gallery are having their “Enchanted Holiday Event” this weekend. Each gallery is featuring gifts for under $35! Come meet artists, writers, and musicians at both galleries. Koucky’s will feature pottery by Chuck Koucky, authors Gerald Hausman and Kirk Walter, music by Annie Wenz. Call for details. 239-283-4414 (Koucky’s), 239-282-1025 (Earth & Spirit). 10am – 4pm at Koucky’s, 10am – 7pm at Earth & Spirit.

Nav-A-Gator Grill presents Jim Morris and his Christmas Show, 2 – 5pm, Port Charlotte.

SUNDAY, DEC 18:

Bert’s Bar & Grill presents live entertainment with Jim Morris and his Christmas Show, 2pm. Matlacha.

Koucky’s Gallery & Gardens and Earth & Spirit Garden Gallery continue their “Enchanted Holiday Event” with holiday gifts, refreshments, and more. Earth & Spirit will have a Christmas carol Sing-along at 1pm, music throughout the day.

Great fishing, boating, kayaking, nature tours are available any day of the week; check out the local guides, marinas and shops for what’s best this weekend.

Don’t forget to purchase your personal copy of the Pine Island Puzzle! They make great holiday gifts and souvenirs. We have them pre-wrapped at the Pine IslandChamber Welcome Center which is open 7 days a week!

Pine Island FISH is “selling” Christmas stockings to help support their Christmas Basket Brigade. For a $5 donation, you can help support FISH – stockings are available at the Chamber Welcome Center and area banks.

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