The Punta Gorda/Port Charlotte Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) held a meeting at the Charlotte Harbor Yacht Club, in Port Charlotte, on Thursday, May 9. A new president, treasurer, and secretary were installed. Five scholarships were awarded to woman that are cu…
Having been away for a couple of weeks while showing some local residents my native Scotland, it was interesting to follow the local news and developments from afar and enjoy the lively evening discussions on the topics of the day over a Scotch in a far-flung bar somewhere.
Dozens of artists recently displayed their work at Fisherman’s Village in Punta Gorda. Visitors could stroll the promenade and discover original works of art by local artists or enjoy art demonstrations, shopping, dining and entertainment. The event was free and open to the public.
Karen McElhaney is the guardian of a safe haven.
EDITOR’S NOTE: Sun Newspapers has a Facebook page for each of its newspapers and even for some of the magazines. Listed below are some of the better comments on Facebook in the past week or so. You can always look up the stories in the Sun Newspaper archives.
Tyler Crane, of Port Charlotte, spent nine years in the Army. Some of his service was in Iraq and Afghanistan.
The United Way held its annual appreciation dinner for its VITA group.
Touchdown Club golf
Our volunteer Tammie Diehl is hosting a group each month called The Fiction Writers Group from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the last Saturday each month here at the library. The next class is May 25.
People believe a lot of things about hurricanes and how to prepare for them, but what is the real deal?
The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale is a rating based on a hurricane's sustained wind speed that estimates potential property damage. For more information, see: NHC.NOAA.gov/sshws.shtml
While we can’t schedule a storm-related crisis, we can plan to reduce the stress that comes with it.
“All of a sudden, it came out of the blue.”
During tropical storms and other weather emergencies, a network of broadcasters often serve as a communications "safety net."
A generator can help restore life to normal during emergencies, but its safe use requires care and planning:
Various weather and news apps on your electronic devices can keep you informed about dangerous weather conditions.
Hurricane season can be very stressful, especially for children.
Before hurricanes strike, people gather supplies to help survive the onslaught.
Prepare to have at least a week's worth of supplies on hand to be comfortable and safe during and immediately after the storm.
Names of storms that have caused deaths and damage are retired:
