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PUNTA GORDA a ' A North Port man was arrested on drug trafficking charges after Punta Gorda police officers stopped him for not wearing a seat belt Friday.
Utility agreement on North Port city agenda
One of the final acts of the previous North Port City Commission, after the November 2008 election, was to hear an appeal from representatives of an unincorporated area near the city.
'Disturbed dirt' hid dog's remains
Officers investigating an area of disturbed dirt near North Port this morning discovered the buried remains of a dog.
Backyard Bash Poker Run benefit set
The ninth annual Backyard Bash Poker Run, sponsored by American Legion Riders, Gulfcoast Chapter 254, will be held March 6. Proceeds will go toward Sal's Charity for the Children's Miracle Network and Special Olympics.
Local organizations mobilize to reduce HIV/AIDS in the black community
7.   This year's theme, "HIV/AIDSa 'A Choice and a Lifestyle," focuses on educating, empowering and mobilizing the local black community in the fight against HIV/AIDS.   SISTAs, a group of women dedicated to reducing the risk of HIV/AIDS, will also perform a play about life in the black community from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Feb.
North Port resident writes book on commercial fishing
When Chad Harris was 16 and trying to figure out how to pay for school, he asked his older brother, Joe Peterson, for help.
NORTH PORT a ' People for Trees Inc. will have its regular meeting at 7 p.m. Monday at the George Mullen Activity Center, located behind North Port City Hall on Sumter Boulevard.
Wreck near Port Charlotte-North Port line causes injuries
Emergency officials from Sarasota and Charlotte counties are investigating a five-vehicle accident near the North Port line involving three motorcycles, a van and a Chrysler.
Medallion accused of taking sign protesting toxic drywall
Published: Monday, January 25, 2010 at 1:00 a.m. Last Modified: Saturday, January 23, 2010 at 5:33 p.m. IT'S NO SECRET THAT MANY builders are trying their best to keep their use of contaminated Chinese drywall out of the public eye.
Holocaust boxcar exhibit visits North Port High School
It is on display at the school today through Feb. 5, and is being loaned to the school by The Holocaust Museum of Southwest Florida, which restored and has owned it since 2007.
County cancels parks agreement
For nearly 20 years Sarasota County has operated and maintained many of the parks in the City of Sarasota under terms of an interlocal agreement.
Arrest made in Trott Circle shooting
NORTH PORT a ' A North Port man remains in jail Tuesday after he allegedly tried to shoot another man on Trott Circle, police said.
Artist's racism quilt on display at library
Louise Hall, president of the North Port Art Center for 2010-11, has a second wall quilt hanging in the lobby of the North Port Library.
CCSO officer facing battery, false imprisonment charges
NORTH PORT a ' A Charlotte County Sheriff's corrections officer is accused of battering a woman known to him at his west side home.
[FL] Officer Boston choking, hitting, & false imprisonment of fiancee charges
Sarasota Herald-Tribune January 12, 2010 NORTH PORT -- A Charlotte County corrections officer was arrested in North Port today on domestic violence charges.
Sarasota County man is accused of killing his friend with a sword
David Brasure and Thomas Elliott were old friends who lived together as roommates on and off for years.
Fired 911 operator wants her job back
Published: Wednesday, January 13, 2010 at 4:02 p.m. Last Modified: Wednesday, January 13, 2010 at 4:02 p.m. NORTH PORT -- Fired emergency operator Nadia Kashitskaya is appealing her Dec.
Family Fun in Port Charlotte at Kahuna Bay's Blacklight Mini Golf
Looking for Great Family Fun at a Value Price? A few weeks ago, while we were shopping at Port Charlotte's Town Center Mall, we noticed a new storefront just outside Sears.
Rays announce plans for spring tickets
The Rays announced on Friday the process for purchasing single-game tickets for 2010 Spring Training games.
Accused serial home invader set for trial
SARASOTA a ' On Wednesday, a judge scheduled a trial for accused serial home invasion suspect Delmer Smith III on charges stemming from four violent attacks during which four women were beaten and two raped in their homes.
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