Smugglers Enterprises, Inc. – Punta Gorda, FL Restaurants & Bars, Entertainment & Event Management

County Commissioner Trish Duffy, Lieutenant Governor Jeff Kottkamp, Smuggler’s partners Bruce & Barbara Laishley, Byron Russell and Sheriff Mike Scott, along with hosts Dr. Mark Asperila, Walt Bethel, Smuggler’s Director of Operations Chris Evans, Rob Humpel, Todd Rebol, Charlotte County Sheriff Candidate Glen Sapp, Bob Simpson and Matt Sullivan held a reception for Senator Lizbeth Benacquisto at Laishley Crab House in Punta Gorda on May 30^th 2012.  Senator Benacquisto is the Deputy Majority Leader of the Florida Senate as well as the chair of the Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development subcommittee. In her role as Chair of this important committee, Senator Benacquisto has helped bring Charlotte County to the attention of our State leaders.  Senator Benacquisto continues to help with many of the large projects and initiatives that are currently underway in our area.

Scenes from the 2011 4th Fest at Laishley Park.

Photos from the 2011 Freedom Swim held on July 4, where hundreds of participants swim across the Peace River landing at our very own Harpoon Harry’s. Aerial photos courtesy of Chuck Thomas, Maxim Commercial Real Estate.