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Gary Smith

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List of Charlotte County, Florida, Restaurants With Most Health Violations in October 2026

State records showed that the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation conducted inspections at 71 restaurants in Charlotte County in the last 30 days. The good news is that 54 establishments passed on their first visit.

Charlotte County, FL · 2d
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10 Tampa Bay

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North Port City Manager Jerome Fletcher Resigns

North Port, FL · 10h

WINKNEWS.com

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Boca Grande's Banyan Street gets 14 new trees after hurricane damages

BOCA GRANDE, Fla. (WINK)—Fourteen new banyan trees arrived on Banyan Street this week as crews worked to restore the iconic road after years of hurricane damage. "This project is to restore the historic canopy to this iconic street on the island," Rick Joyce, president and certified arborist with Forestry Resources Ecological, said.

Boca Grande, FL · 1d
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Port Charlotte building with 50 renters faces AC, power issues

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. (WINK) — Renters at Charlotte Commons said they had spent nearly a week without air conditioning and with limited power. People in building seven told WINK News more than 50 people lived in the units and some had no air conditioning and barely enough power to keep the lights on.

Port Charlotte, FL · 1d
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dredgewire.com

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Charlotte County OKs $29M Dredging Deal with Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Rebuild Manasota Key’s Storm-Battered Shore

Charlotte County commissioners have approved a contract reported at $29 million to pump new sand onto several miles of Gulf beaches battered by a string of hurricanes, with the work targeting Manasota Key and South Beach. The deal cleared the Board of Commissioners as part of its consent agenda at Tuesday’s meeting, with no discussion before the vote.

Charlotte County, FL · 3d

MySuncoast

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Friday Morning Forecast

Charlotte County, FL · 5h

gulfshorebusiness.com

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Charlotte County picks site for new South County Annex

Charlotte County commissioners on Nov. 10 unanimously approved preliminary plans to build a new South County Annex in Punta Gorda, selecting a county-owned property on East Grace Street as the preferred location. The project, designated a Tier 1 priority, will be funded through the county’s 2020 1% Local Option Sales...

Charlotte County, FL · 1d

The Daily Sun

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Charlotte County pools need lifeguards

MURDOCK — Over the summer, Charlotte County closed one of its three pools, causing concerns among residents wanting to bring their families to the facilities.

Charlotte County, FL · 1d

Venice Gondolier

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County balks at fees increase for development

PORT CHARLOTTE — Officials say they want to dramatically increase the fees charged to new home builders, but fear they could be sued by developers.

Charlotte County, FL · 1d

WINKNEWS.com

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Punta Gorda's Dean's South of the Border reopens Nov. 13

PUNTA GORDA, Fla. (WINK)—Dean’s South of the Border will reopen Friday, Nov. 13, after more than a year closed. Dean’s closed in July 2025 after Dean and Sandy Stainton decided to retire after more than 30 years in business. But after 16 months of a strong push from the community, plus a new team, Dean's is almost ready to welcome new and returning customers.

Punta Gorda, FL · 1d

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Sinking Lee County apartment building sits vacant for 3 years as residents seek updates

LEE COUNTY, Fla. — An apartment building at the 81 West Apartments complex in Lee County has been vacant for three years due to noticeable sinking, prompting residents to call for transparency from property management. "It does look like, like it's about to collapse," said Christian Cowan, a resident...

Lee County, FL · 2d

gulfcoastnewsnow.com

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‘Everything else is on the chopping block’: Lee County weighs cuts, including Civic Center

LEE COUNTY, Fla. — Lee County is preparing for significant budget cuts as Amendment 3 is expected to reduce property tax revenue by $109 million, forcing tough decisions about funding priorities. "We're losing essentially 26% of the money we had to work with," Commissioner Brian Hamman said. Hamman stressed...

Lee County, FL · 2d

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North Port city manager Jerome Fletcher says it's time to move on

NORTH PORT, Fla. (WINK)—North Port City Manager Jerome Fletcher plans to resign on Nov. 13 after more than five years in the job. Fletcher became North Port's city manager on Oct. 1, 2021. “It just gets exhausting to the point where your reputation is being damaged by people who...

North Port, FL · 19h

Venice Gondolier

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Venice High locks down after social media threat

VENICE — On Thursday morning, Venice High School was locked down due to a threat toward the campus on social media, according to officials.

Venice, FL · 1d

gulfshorebusiness.com

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Dean’s South of the Border to reopen in Punta Gorda

After a 16-month closure, Dean’s South of the Border is scheduled to reopen at its Punta Gorda location at 3 p.m. Nov. 13. The Tex-Mex restaurant has been a local gathering place for more than three decades, combining dining with live music. The reopening marks a new chapter for...

Punta Gorda, FL · 2d

Venice Gondolier

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Fire burns up business; owner says ‘I can’t recoup’

HARBOUR HEIGHTS — John Nowack said he walked around this business Monday feeling proud things were finally coming together.

Harbour Heights, FL · 2d

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Growing Grounds in Bokeelia invites neighbors to Thanksgiving meal

BOKEELIA, Fla. (WINK) — A Bokeelia business owner is opening his family's Thanksgiving celebration to the community at Growing Grounds Farm and Market in Lee County. Since opening Jan. 1, Growing Grounds has grown from a produce stand and patch of farmland into a business with more for customers to see and take home.

Bokeelia, FL · 16h

MySuncoast

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Florida midterm turnout reaches 60.9%, with Sarasota and Manatee above state average

Sarasota County, FL · 1d

Venice Gondolier

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'I don't want to see the bullies win:' Pine View teacher will fight for license

OSPREY — Since September, multiple state officials have called for further investigation into Pine View teacher Liz Ballard, despite Sarasota County Schools finding her innocent of allegations involving two students stemming back years.

Sarasota County, FL · 1d

Bradenton Herald

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The true cost of losing Sarasota Bay's natural infrastructure | Opinion

My family has called Florida home for six generations. When I am out on the water or walking with my family through the wetlands and uplands that remain in Sarasota and Manatee counties, I often find myself recalling how my ancestors saw these same waters and wetlands generations ago. They focused on progress and infrastructure that facilitated development, often at the cost of natural resources. Between 1950 and 1990, Sarasota Bay lost more than 1,800 acres of wetland habitat, approximately 38% of its wetlands, largely due to dredge-and-fill activities associated with coastal development, and we’ve continued to document reductions in natural areas since then. These habitats are the nurseries that support the fish and wildlife that make Sarasota Bay special. They sustain the food web that connects our “coastal corridor” of ecosystems, our fisheries, and the wildlife that draws people to these waters. Habitats need breathing room. Unlike roads, buildings and seawalls, natural shorelines are not static. They are living systems that are shaped by tides, storms and rising water. Their ability to adapt and expand is jeopardized when development surrounds them on one side and rising waters push from the other. Scientists call this process “coastal squeeze.” The result

Manatee County, FL · 1d