Centennial Bank’s Punta Gorda branch invites everyone to stop by and see their “Money Wreath”, on display as part of Main Street Punta Gorda’s silent auction “Wreaths Around Punta Gorda”. Local businesses within Main Street Punta Gorda’s designated district have purchased and decorated Christmas Wreaths, Centennial Bank following the banking theme by decorating a wreath in a Christmas sled filled with origami money presents. “We wanted to create a wreath that represented our business, but that was still elegant enough for someone to want to hang in their house,” says Teri Ashley, Centennial Bank AVP and Business Development Officer. “We had a little fun with it, too, by incorporating actual money into the decoration.”

Maps showing the locations of the wreaths and silent auction bid sheets can be picked up at the Centennial Bank Punta Gorda branch until the final auction date of December 17th. On that day, Centennial Bank will be providing photos of all the wreaths to be posted at the Historic Freeman House for viewing.

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• Flexibility – they allow receivers to purchase whatever they choose
• Convenience – accepted anywhere Visa is accepted – in stores, by phone or online
• Safety – they are better than cash since they can be replaced if lost or stolen
• Easy and inexpensive to mail to loved ones

Some feel gift cards are impersonal gifts.  However, gift cards top holiday wish lists.  According to a National Retail Federation survey, 55.2% of adults would like to receive gift cards this holiday season.  So, for many, gift cards seem to be the most thoughtful gift of all.