Archive for May, 2010

Military notes

Thursday, May 27th, 2010

Six graduated from basic training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio. They are: Airman Justin Blong is the son of James Devine Jr.

Racing returns to Punta Gorda

Thursday, May 27th, 2010

After a brief hiatus, Saturday night racing returns to Punta Gorda this week under new ownership.

Area taxable property values keep dropping

Thursday, May 27th, 2010

Charlotte County's preliminary taxable property values as of June 1 fell 8.2 percent from final valuations a year ago, marking the fourth consecutive year area property values have declined.

Woman’s arrest scrubbed from record

Thursday, May 27th, 2010

PUNTA GORDA a ' A Port Charlotte womana TMs arrest two year ago a ' which led to a judge being publicly reprimanded by the Florida Supreme Court a ' has been expunged from her recoRoad Barbara Reyes, 47, was arrested in March of 2008 while appearing at a domestic violence hearing before Charlotte County Judge Peter Bell.

Around Florida in mid June: grape harvest festival in Clermont,…

Thursday, May 27th, 2010

Clermont -- What, say that again: Grape stomping in Florida? Yes! Move over, Italy and France: Central Florida has its own grape harvest festival, and indeed has been having it for 19 years.

Memorial Day events in Charlotte County

Wednesday, May 26th, 2010

A Pre-Memorial Day Awareness Service will be held at 10 a.m. May 29 at the El Jobean Park on Kerrigan Circle.

Rotary Club announces changes

Wednesday, May 26th, 2010

The Rotary Club of Punta Gorda changed its meeting day from Fridays to Thursdays, beginning this week.

End of school year signals change

Wednesday, May 26th, 2010

Summer vacation is officially under way for students in Charlotte County Public Schools, as the last day of school was Tuesday.

Charlotte jail inmate reportedly commits suicide

Wednesday, May 26th, 2010

A Charlotte County Jail inmate reportedly killed himself Tuesday morning, a day after he was arrested for allegedly driving with a suspended license.

More

Wednesday, May 26th, 2010

Four Points by Sheraton Punta Gorda Harborside Earns Coveted 'Florida Green Lodging' Accolade for 'Green' Practices 2010-05-25 With 'green' practices that complement its spectacular natural waterfront setting, the Four Points by Sheraton Punta Gorda Harborside has earned a coveted place in the Florida Green Lodging Program, a statewide initiative ...