WGCU Public Media presents the Untold Stories of Punta Gorda, Florida. This introduces the town, once named Trabue, that is nested along the shores of the Peace River and Charlotte Harbor. Viewers will meet some of the town's pioneer families and learn why fishing became the livelihood of this seaport community.

The sunshine state has a rich and colorful history. For hundreds of years the state has attracted dreamers, opportunists, inventors and fortuneseekers. WGCU's Untold Stories aims to preserve the history of Southwest Florida communities.

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Punta Gorda, Florida: Part One | Untold Stories
WGCU PBS & NPR for Southwest Florida
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