One of the mellowest little festivals in Southwest Florida, the Punta Gorda’s Chamber of Commerce’s Wine and Jazz Festival at Laishley Park returns on Saturday, Feb. 25 for its 12^th year. Less than an hour south on I-75, Punta Gorda is a charming small town with a pretty waterfront downtown park, and that’s where the festival is staged. This year’s line-up includes Grammy-nominated saxophonist Mindy Abair, the also Grammy-nominated guitarist Chieli Minucci and Special EFX and smooth jazz musician Peter White.

Tickets are $75 and food and beverages can be purchased in the park.  Gates open at 12:30 and the music starts at 1 p.m. (But be sure to arrive in time to drive around a bit and admire the historic homes and cottages in this little Florida town.) For more information, visit puntagordachamber.com.