WHAT'S NEW 
​Governor Ron DeSantis has issued Executive Order 20-112 to re-open Florida in phases. Here's a quick overview, but we encourage you to READ THE ENTIRE EXECUTIVE ORDER HERE.
Things that will open with appropriate social distancing
Restaurants limiting indoor occupancy to no more than 25% occupancy
Retail stores at no more than 25% occupancy
Museums and libraries at no more than 25% occupancy (no interactive functions)
Elective procedures may resume following guidelines in the Executive Order
Things that will not be opening on Monday 5/4
Bars, pubs and nightclubs that sell alcohol as more than 50% of their gross business
Barber shops, hair and nail salons, tattoo parlors
Gyms and fitness centers
Provisions that will remain in effect
No congregating in groups larger than 10
No visitors at long-term care facilities
Prohibition on vacation rentals remains in effect
UPDATE FROM THE Charlotte County and City of Punta Gorda Joint Statement COVID-19
On March 29, 2020 Charlotte County and the City of Punta Gorda released a joint statement regarding COVID-19 and the new “Safer-At-Home” recommendations.  CLICK HERE TO READ THE ENTIRE PRESS RELEASE.  It explains “Safer-At-Home” in detail and gives useful guidelines for best practices. And be careful out there! ​
​​POSTED: 
The meeting minutes for the February 10, 2020 meeting of the PIE Board has been posted at the Meeting Minutes, Agenda & By-Laws page.  You will also find the PIE approved budget for 2020 on the same page.
​(Please remember that meeting minutes must wait until the subsequent meeting for approval before they are posted.)

​Read a lovely letter from Habitat for Humanity thanking us for our donations from the Community YARRRD Sale.
BOARD MEETINGS
2nd Monday of the month
Starting at 5:00 PM
Island Fire House
Gasparilla Way
​TIDE CHART
Look for the map (center right) to select a different location depending on your voyage!
Click and drag the circle inside the chart to update the time. Change the day by using the + or - buttons under the date/time stamp top left. 
​COMING UP
SEA TURTLE NESTING SEASON  is HERE!
May 1 to Oct 31
It's nearly the official start of nesting season.  CLICK HERE for a brochure from Charlotte County Natural Resources about how YOU can help protect our shorebirds & sea turtles.

​FREE HOUSE NUMBER SIGNS!
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A great benefit available to PIE members is free house number signs that can be mounted on a post near the road.  These reflective signs make it easier for police, fire and ambulance drivers to quickly identify your home.  Remember, every second counts in an emergency.

Please call or email Linda Cotherman at 941-697-0871 or lcotherman@yahoo.com with your request for a sign.  Hurry! Supplies are limited.
2019-2020 P.I.E. CALENDAR OF EVENTS 
​​Our season calendar is here and it's packed with fun events! Download now and save the dates!
Palm Island Estates Association, Inc. is a non-profit association of homeowners on Knight Island, Palm Island, Don Pedro Island and Thornton Key.  It was originally incorporated in 1980 “for the preservation of the natural environment and ecology of Knight and Don Pedro Islands.”
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Today, it’s mission is to promote cooperation among all property owners, to offer a representative voice in civic and community affairs and to provide assistance and improvement to the islands.
Palm Island Estates Association, Inc.