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DRC recommends approval of multiple event permits; staff conditions include insurance, IRS documentation and HarborWalk access
Summary
The Punta Gorda Development Review Committee recommended approval for permits for several city events, including two Seafood and Music Festivals, with staff conditions such as IRS nonprofit documentation, updated certificates of insurance naming the city as additional insured, and keeping the HarborWalk open and accessible.
The Punta Gorda Development Review Committee on Sept. 12 recommended approval of permits for multiple community events, including two Punta Gorda Seafood and Music Festival dates and several park and parade events, subject to standard staff conditions.
Committee members voted by voice on each item. Urban Design and other staff set conditions common to several approvals: provide a copy of the IRS tax-exemption certificate if applicable, name and license of any person or company serving or selling alcohol, a current certificate of insurance naming the city as additional insured when required, and ensure the HarborWalk remains open and accessible during events. The April Seafood and Music Festival application also requires a new certificate of insurance by March 2026 because the one on file expires Feb. 27, 2026. For some events the police department required two officers per day and the fire department noted in-kind staffing for certain school events.
The committee recommended approval of the following…
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