The Punta Gorda Fire Department’s Interim Chief Holden Gibbs and Interim OperationsChief/Paramedic Tyler Canfield led an insightful Emergency …
A recent letter to this paper questioned the credentials and purpose of the Curmudgeon Club of Charlotte County. We Curmudgeons are pleased th…
A recent letter to this paper questioned the credentials and purpose of the Curmudgeon Club of Charlotte County. We Curmudgeons are pleased th…
My name is Tom Sullivan and I’m seeking a seat on the Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners, which has five members, all of whom are …
It’s an honor and a privilege to serve the people of Charlotte County and share my passion for our community.
Public Works is responsible for many functions of our local government. We are comprised of four divisions: Engineering, Solid Waste, Mosquito…
The City of Punta Gorda’s staff and elected officials take pride in providing attention and timely communications with residents and visitors.
The single most important factor in the quality of a child’s education is the teacher at the front of theclassroom. Teachers who engage their …
As both a parent and an education professional, I am prepared to put my experience to work as an advocate for the schools I grew up in and tha…
Parents and students deserve a leader on the Charlotte County School Board they can trust to listen and represent their views on issues such a…
Charlotte County voters we are on the “final approach” to the August, 23 primary election for the only contested Airport Authority seat. First…
I like to highlight when county employees earn recognition from organizations to showcase their commitment to providing exceptional service to…
Punta Gorda is no stranger to accolades in the news media. U.S. News & World Report calls Punta Gorda “a waterfront beauty with a small-to…
A column in this paper by Laura Blunier last Saturday dealt with the Charlotte County Public Schools (CCPS) 1 mil tax levy, up for a 4-year ex…
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County staff participated in a hurricane preparedness exercise Friday at the Emergency Operations Center. The exercise involved a fictitious H…
Professional Learning in Charlotte County schools has been reinvigorated over the past few years with funds from the 2018 referendum. The area…
At the July 19 County Commission meeting, the board will receive a presentation on the 2022-23 tentative budget. When it returns from its Augu…
Since 1985, America has celebrated July as the nation’s official Park and Recreation Month.
When voters go to the polls in November, they will make decisions about the future of our nation, the future of our state and the future of ou…
Congratulations to Public Works Director John Elias, Legislative Manager Cam Pennant, and Sales & Sports Marketing Manager Sean Walter for…
Citizen advisory boards and committees, to which the City Council makes appointments, are an integral part of the governmental process in the …
During my time on the board, it’s been a privilege and an honor to have collaborated with eight different county commissioners. As my second t…
The summer rainy season is upon us and we’ve already seen localized rainfall totals exceeding five inches from thunderstorms. Heavy rain not o…
Dear Friends,
Communication is crucial in any organization, but even more so when the organization has so many external stakeholders like local government. …
Workforce challenges continue to impact municipalities across the country. One strategy to address the issue long term is to create opportunit…
The word is that Charlotte County Sheriff Bill Prummell is interested in red-light cameras for intersections that have traffic lights.
What is sustainability? In the literal sense, sustainability is the ability to maintain or support a process continuously over time.
