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Sand Bar Tiki Englewood
SandBar Tiki & Grille features singer-songwriter Adriana McDonald, known for a captivating voice, heartfelt storytelling, and instinctive musicality that have quickly earned attention in the indie scene. Her songs balance vulnerability and strength, weaving intimate lyrics with a modern touch. After picking up a guitar in 2020, she grew from a bedroom writer into a dynamic performer, connecting with audiences through emotional honesty and a magnetic presence. She appears solo, with her duo Shy Blossom Duo, and as the frontwoman of her band Shy Blossom, bringing a mix of soul, sensitivity, and power to each project. Inspired by real experiences and the people in her life, her music explores growth, resilience, and the pursuit of dreams. With every new release, she continues to expand a sound grounded in sincerity and artistry, creating music that resonates as much as it is heard.
SandBar Tiki & GrilleHermit Crab Candle Canvas Workshop
Relax with a creative workshop focused on painting a hermit crab candle. This beginner friendly session includes all supplies, with high quality candle canvases, brushes, and nontoxic acrylic paint provided, along with step by step guidance from start to finish. Everyone leaves with a completed piece tucked into a ready to gift bag, ideal to keep or share. Held at the Punta Gorda Isles Civic Association. The class fee is $35, and space is limited.
Punta Gorda Isles Civic AssociationPerfect Buoyancy Scuba Course with Gaspar's Dive Shop
At Gaspar's Dive N Board, Gaspar's Dive Shop offers the SSI Perfect Buoyancy course for divers seeking more precise control in the water. Training covers advanced buoyancy techniques that help accelerate skill development and make dives feel more relaxed. The course also introduces environmentally mindful practices intended to apply across a range of diving situations. Those who finish earn the SSI Perfect Buoyancy Specialty certification. With improved control, you can hover confidently and take steadier underwater photos. eLearning is required.
Gaspar's Dive N BoardScuba Refresher/ Scuba Skills Update with Gaspar's Dive Shop
Gaspar's Dive Shop offers a focused refresher for divers who have been out of the water for a while or are preparing for a trip that may require recent experience. The session revisits key skills from an Open Water Diver course with coaching from an SSI or NAUI professional. Expect practice time in the pool, guidance to fine tune buoyancy, and clear answers to individual questions so confidence returns before the next dive holiday. Included are rental use of a BCD, regulator, wetsuit, tank, and weights, along with pool dives and the required certification paperwork.
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