Top honors for the prestigious 2022 America in Bloom National Awards Program were announced at the annual symposium and awards celebration held in St. Louis, September 29-October 1. An ironic coincidence given the arrival of Hurricane Ian in our city.
Punta Gorda was the all around top winner in the 14,000 - 18,000 population category. All participants were evaluated on seven criteria: community vitality, overall impression, environmental efforts, heritage celebration, urban forestry, landscaped areas, and flowers.
Pictured above right, PGIB benefactors Barbara and Alan Schuman flanked by AIB Advisors Cheryl Corson and Tim France. On the right, Bloom volunteers in action.
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