An oral history interview conducted with Vic Desguin and Charlotte Desguin by Charlotte County Libraries & History. The interview highlights how Vic Desguin's family came to Punta Gorda to operate a movie theater, his management of the Charlotte Harbor Drive-In theater, and his involvement in the community which included serving as the Charlotte County Tax Collector. The statements expressed within do not reflect the views of Charlotte County staff.

An oral history interview conducted with Edna Earl Smith Poppell by Charlotte County Libraries & History. The interview highlights her youth Punta Gorda, her family, hurricanes, and desegregation in Punta Gorda. The statements expressed within do not reflect the views of Charlotte County staff.

An oral history interview conducted with Margaret Riggs and her son Wayne Riggs by Charlotte County Libraries & History. The interview highlights Margaret Riggs's life growing up in Punta Gorda during the Great Depression, nearby bridges and landmarks, and interracial friendships. The statements expressed within do not reflect the views of Charlotte County staff.

An oral history interview conducted with Don Witherall by Charlotte County Libraries & History. The interview highlights Don Witherall's life growing up in Punta Gorda, his time as a teacher in the area, and how the county has changed over time. The statements expressed within do not reflect the views of Charlotte County staff.

An oral history interview conducted with Margaret Riggs by Charlotte County Libraries & History. The interview highlights Margaret Riggs's life in Punta Gorda during the Great Depression, World War Two, and the Segregation Era. The statements expressed within do not reflect the views of Charlotte County staff.

An oral history interview conducted withTommy Grunwell by Charlotte County Libraries & History. The interview highlights: Tommy Grunwell's youth growing up in Punta Gorda; his family's history in Punta Gorda; his career as a radio personality in Frederick, Maryland; and why he keeps visiting Punta Gorda. The statements expressed within do not reflect the views of Charlotte County staff.