Our team has heard almost every myth about flood insurance. We have also seen many fall victim to some of these misconceptions by opting out o…
As 2019 ended, I drafted a piece titled “Upping the ante to protect Southwest Florida.” It complimented USA TODAY Network’s excellent editoria…
In the two weeks since vaccines began being administered in Charlotte County by the Department of Health, hospitals, federally contracted phar…
Congratulations are in order for two important areas of city government. The Finance Department and the Punta Gorda Police Department both ear…
On behalf of the Charlotte County Curmudgeon Club, we wish all citizens of the county a happy and prosperous New Year and especially a healthy…
The public health and economic challenges brought about by the coronavirus pandemic continue to test our state’s resilience.
We all know unnecessary and burdensome regulations are job killers, and it has been good to see some leaders working in Congress and the Legis…
On Dec. 8, 2020 the Charlotte County Commission proclaimed 2021 as the Charlotte County Centennial Year. As 2021 kicks off, I want to provide …
This calendar year is off to a productive start in Punta Gorda.
As part of its series “The Business of Climate Change,” The Invading Sea recently spoke with Susy Torriente, global leader for city resilience…
Talking controversy? Before you do, keep these points in mind opinions are often not right or wrong, but different. They deserve examples. Whe…
The Charlotte County Department of Health received its first batch (approximately 2,000) of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine Monday.
It’s time for Florida politicians to wake up to the environmental issues that are affecting the state’s coastal communities.
The recording studio is a forgiving place. There are endless opportunities to explore, edit and remix. If need be, you can do it over.
President-elect Joe Biden has the power on day one as president to help close the racial wealth gap and stimulate the economy for a country on…
If you lent someone money to start a business that made big bucks, you would expect to be repaid, right? You took a risk and the borrower prof…
As an incredibly challenging 2020 ends, it presents an opportunity for some reflection about the past year and anticipation for the year ahead.
Judging by the diversity of holidays observed this time of year, humans seem to have a need for a communal celebration in early winter. As the…
Retreating from the coastline as sea level rises is a sensitive topic.
A recent column in this paper by Coty Keller claimed “we were experiencing more floods, fires, and droughts,” which will bathe Florida, thus C…
If the public thinks the “sale” of the Punta Gorda Airport has been shot down permanently, you would be mistaken.
Annual financial planning for the City of Punta Gorda is an ongoing process. It involves the creation of a long range financial plan including…
As our health care community prepares for the arrival of vaccines against COVID-19 next week, it’s important to remember the shots are only pa…
If you’ve spent any time in Venice, we’d like to see your photographs and hear your stories.
Charlotte County’s Leadership Development Program earned a County Government Best Practices Award from the Florida Association of Counties’ In…
Every day in Punta Gorda has provided the opportunity to apply previous experiences and learnings to the work of the City Manager’s office. Ma…
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a “ceremony” at Weeki Wachee Springs State Park to celebrate an “unprecedented two-year investment of $150 mill…
Before the pandemic, in spite of growing GDP, stock market highs and low unemployment, almost half American families were in bad shape financially.
