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Charlotte's Grant named Fla. House Majority Whip

Charlotte's Grant named Fla. House Majority Whip

Measuring red tide: Was 2018 really the worst? Maybe not, some data shows

Measuring red tide: Was 2018 really the worst? Maybe not, some data shows

Juvenile crime at 43-year low in Fla. - Drops seen in Charlotte, felony uptick in Sarasota

Juvenile crime at 43-year low in Fla. - Drops seen in Charlotte, felony uptick in Sarasota

News

SPOTLIGHT: Jody Innis; Branch Manager for Lake Michigan Credit Union

SPOTLIGHT: Jody Innis; Branch Manager for Lake Michigan Credit Union

Involuntary treatment

No more walking out on substance abuse treatment

A surprising, sudsy Saturday

Rainy weather expected to usher in Christmas

POLICE BEAT

How studying abroad impacts FSW student's life

Ugandan Kids Choir visits Sallie Jones Elementary

Features

Promotions for Civil Air Patrol cadets

Promotions for Civil Air Patrol cadets

No more walking out on substance abuse treatment

From 3 to Z, more restaurants fill alphabet: New eateries open at opposite ends of Veterans Boulevard

Holidays are a tricky time for a new pet

Froggatt, VanScyoc take places on Rotonda board

It's a golfing Christmas

Sports

Back in the game: Foles leads Eagles past Rams 30-23

Back in the game: Foles leads Eagles past Rams 30-23

A palpable passion, Pennell excels in goal

Stanford wins NCAA-record 8th title, in 5 sets vs. Nebraska

Tarpons finish in familiar spot at Captain Archer

Tarpons win nail biter in City of Palms Premiere

Mantas mix it up defensively, win rematch of Regional final

What to make of FHSAA's new districts

Charlotte knocks Pirates from ranks of unbeaten

Area Preps

A palpable passion, Pennell excels in goal

A palpable passion, Pennell excels in goal

Tarpons finish in familiar spot at Captain Archer

Tarpons win nail biter in City of Palms Premiere

Mantas mix it up defensively, win rematch of Regional final

Venice football the heavy favorites in new district

Venice coach, boys swimmer win statewide awards

Stock Market

Business

New retailers join Port Charlotte Marketplace

New retailers join Port Charlotte Marketplace

Tis' the season to support local businesses

Chamber membership: Time to get off of the fence

Perfect weather for Christmas tree lighting

Looking for a lampshade? New local store specializes in that

Island Woman Creations opens in Port Charlotte

Multimedia

Charlotte County Concert Band delights with 'A Christmas Celebration'

Charlotte County Concert Band delights with 'A Christmas Celebration'

Local women host High Tea to benefit CARE

Local women host High Tea to benefit CARE

11th Annual Mistletoe Ball

11th Annual Mistletoe Ball

Charlotte Harbor Yacht Club Commodore's Ball

Charlotte Harbor Yacht Club Commodore's Ball

Hundreds turn out for annual Lighting of the Fleet

Hundreds turn out for annual Lighting of the Fleet

Chamber lights up Christmas tree in Murdock

Chamber lights up Christmas tree in Murdock

Lady Manta soccer holds a tea party

Lady Manta soccer holds a tea party

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow

Opinion

Column: What we need is a revival of humanism

Letter: Women should becomes priests

Letter: Price area residents want pressure back

Letter: Rework stats on fogie drivers

Letter: Code change is in order

Letter: Unnecessary charges at the hospital

Letter: A merry Christmas in El Jobean

Letter: Another reading of scriptures

Red Tide

Red tide may be fading away

Reservoirs won't help algae problem, commissioner, scientist agree

Most dead dolphins since 2006

Beaches clear of red tide, but intense bloom looms offshore

Tips for tracking red tide

Her job is to beat red tide

Sunseeker

Was this the last chance to complain about Sunseeker?

Water system in Charlotte Harbor needs $24.2 million upgrade

Column: Charlotte County shorelines – a look forward

Letter: Fischer will work for transparency

Charlotte Harbor committee rejects proposal limiting developer contact

Letter: Sunseeker dodging regional impact study

Special Sections

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Well Being

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Harbor Style

Harbor Style

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