Has the Venice area ever been disrupted by a hurricane? (Port Charlotte: home, job)

[JunoAqua]

Punta Gorda has been hit but what about Venice FL and how close is Venice to Punta Gorda?

[memoriesbre]

Venice is very close to Punta Gorda. They just missed Hurricane Charley back on Aug. 13, 2004. Venice is about 25-30 min. from Punta Gorda.

[TKramar]

Originally Posted by JunoAqua

Punta Gorda has been hit but what about Venice FL and how close is Venice to Punta Gorda?

Actually...when Punta Gorda and Port Charlotte were hit by Charley, it DID disrupt things up in Venice. People having to go up to Venice for supplies and gas, for example. Our neighborhood was without power for three weeks, although grocery stores had power restored sooner.

[sunrico90]

Originally Posted by JunoAqua

Punta Gorda has been hit but what about Venice FL and how close is Venice to Punta Gorda?

Check the NOAA site has all the hurricanes that hit Florida since 1900...Hurricane History

[CraftLadyKim]

Were I live in Venice wasn't affected by Charley at all (I had power, phone TV, etc.). Yes, it made the area busier (restaurants, gas stations, grocery stores, etc.) it was just temporary. You can't predict the weather, no matter where you choose to live. I love it here! Kim : )

[TKramar]

Originally Posted by TKramar

Actually...when Punta Gorda and Port Charlotte were hit by Charley, it DID disrupt things up in Venice. People having to go up to Venice for supplies and gas, for example. Our neighborhood was without power for three weeks, although grocery stores had power restored sooner.

Sorry, I should have mentioned this...I was living in Port Charlotte, when Charley hit. But it did disrupt things a little. It cost me the job I had, but it actually made it easier for me to get a job at Home Depot!

The store was busy as can be until they opened two more stores, one in-county, the other about 15 minutes away.