'I feel the vibe:' Thousands attend Punta Gorda Culture Fest

'I feel the vibe:' Thousands attend Punta Gorda Culture Fest

People enjoyed Spanish flamenco dancers, indigenous Guatemalan jewelry, and Caribbean cuisine at the seventh annual International Culture Fest in Punta Gorda on Saturday."You travel the globe without leaving your backyard," said Pearl Cruz-Morrison with the Cultural Heritage Center of Southwest Florida.The day started with a parade at noon before vendors packed the Fisherman's Village breezeway. The festival is a celebration of different culture…