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Turtle Bay NOW OPEN!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Turtle Bay NOW OPEN At the new Turtle Bay, diners may sit down for a bite or grab-and-go in a low-key open air beautifully designed space next to The Pier. Everything there, from fresh hand-helds to creative, organic salads, will be prepped for portability. Customers can fork into the salads’ proteins and greens. Similar to many new concepts but with many healthier options, the 280-seat fast casual operation will let customers place orders at the counter and visit a service...

Your Sun Column: Old and new dining options, from Englewood to Punta Gorda

Turtle Bay

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Another new culinary/hospitality focused option for Fishermen’s Village: Turtle Bay by Sue Wade Punta Gorda, Florida – March 3rd, 2021 – It should come as no surprise that Punta Gorda restaurateur Chris Evans is making himself at home at Fishermen’s Village. His grandfather, F. M. “Don” Donelson, originally developed the place nearly 50 years ago. Evans first took sushi chef, Noah Copenhaver, under his wing there when Noah was an infant in a walker and Chris was 10. Young Chris grew...

The Pier in Florida Weekly

THE PIER - BEST NEW ADDITION WITH AWE-INSPIRING SUNSET VIEWS By Florida Weekly on July 23, 2020 Chris Evans — the accomplished restaurateur who co-founded the elite eateries The Blue Turtle and F.M. Don’s in Punta Gorda’s downtown — has taken dining to the next level at Fishermen’s Village. The Pier offers delectable waterfront dining with a fresh and healthy new twist. You’ll find unique light fare, delectable large plates and some of the best sushi around. The only...

The Pier at Fishermen’s Village, Punta Gorda’s most anticipated new restaurant – NOW OPEN

Punta Gorda, Florida – March 4, 2020 – It should come as no surprise that Punta Gorda restaurateur Chris Evans feels at home in Fishermen’s Village. His grandfather, F. M. “Don” Donelson, originally developed the property 50 years ago. Evans first took his current sushi chef, Noah Copenhaver, under his wing there when Noah was an infant and Chris was 10.  Young Chris grew up playing with other mall kids underneath the Village. In mid-February, under the umbrella of his newly formed Harborside...