2020 was a challenging time for local nonprofits who need to stay viable and as visible as they can to be able to regroup for more normal time…
If you thought 2020 was a surprising year, 2021 will give it a run for its money.
On Jan. 20, the Biden administration entered the Oval Office in the midst of a pandemic and economic crisis, with the Democrats in control of …
As we enter the fourth week of vaccine distribution by the local Department of Health in Charlotte County, the number of people who have been …
Welcome back to all of our part-time residents. With the influx of those who make their second home in Punta Gorda comes a variety of question…
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…
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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.
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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…
As 2020 draws to a close it is a natural time of reflection on the challenges and successes of the year, as well as the excitement and hope fo…
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.
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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.
This has been a year unlike any other for our employees, our citizens, loved ones and businesses facing challenges that have impacted us all b…
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.
