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Snook Haven reopens on the Myakka River after an $8.75 million rebuild

Plus, Punta Gorda needs volunteers to set up its Veterans Day Healing Field of Honor.

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Snook Haven

The rebuilt restaurant at Regional Park reopened Nov. 6 on the Myakka River in Venice after an $8.75 million makeover. Charlie and Mary Morhardt were the first to order, and the menu includes a Fish Dawg and an All American Burger. Sarasota Herald-Tribune

$8.75 millionmakeover cost of the rebuilt Snook Haven restaurant

The restaurant reopened Nov. 6 at Regional Park on the Myakka River in Venice.

Source: Sarasota Herald-Tribune

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If you'd like to help honor veterans, volunteers are needed Mon., Nov. 9, from 8 to 11 a.m. at Laishley Park in Punta Gorda to set up the . The ceremony is Wed., Nov. 11, at 10 a.m., with Punta Gorda Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Sean McLaughlin as master of ceremonies. Everything Punta GordaEverything Punta Gorda

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5AM North Portto me · Sun., Nov. 86:00 a.m.

Snook Haven reopens on the Myakka River after an $8.75 million rebuild

Plus, Punta Gorda needs volunteers to set up its Veterans Day Healing Field of Honor.

The TLDR

  1. Snook Haven's rebuilt restaurant reopened Nov. 6 in Venice
  2. Volunteers needed Monday for Punta Gorda's Healing Field of Honor
  3. Will you try the new Snook Haven?
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