PUNTA GORDA — City Councilmen Harvey Goldberg and Charles Wallace, who leave office Nov. 7 after six years on the council, were praised for their support for downtown businesses and fostering partnerships to accomplish many premier projects, during a council send-off Wednesday.

“It was a strange feeling this morning getting up and getting dressed — and realizing this would be my last (full) council meeting,” said Goldberg, a retired AT&T executive who served as mayor or vice mayor through most of his tenure. “It’s been a humble honor and a privilege to serve this city as a member of this council.