Punta Gorda has ‘Segway availability’
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Keith Steele, is one of the owners of Segways2U in downtown Punta Gorda. The business offers various Segway rental options, including the opportunity to take part in a Bar Glide every Saturday from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. For $75, it includes the use of a Segway PT, and one drink (draft, wine or well) at each stop.
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Lorraine and Kevin Wolfer, Amy Garrett, and Mickey DeCann prepare to head out on their Segqay tour of Punta Gorda.
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Mickey DeCann and Amy Garrett stand near the Ice House Pub, one of the stops on the Segway Bar Glide.
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Kevin Wolfer and Amy Garrett listen as Segway2U co-founder Maureen Kearns explains the proper way to step onto the device to Lorraine Wolfer.
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Maureen Kearns gives final instructions to Kevin Wolfer before beginning the tour.
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Mickey DeCann, Amy Garrett and Lorraine Wolfer will glide through Punta Gorda. The citys streets, according to Keith Steele, have Segway availability.
By AL HEMINGWAY
Correspondent
Punta Gorda is a city with an interesting and fascinating historical past. Its quaint downtown area, filled with bars, restaurants and shops, many within walking distance of each other, attract thousands of visitors every year, especially during the winter months. Now, however, Punta Gorda may have another marketable component to add to its name — the layout of downtown offers “Segway availability.”
And what is that you ask?