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Pinochle and shuffleboard just wouldn't cut it for Cesare Frustaci's retirement. The 73-year-old Port Charlotte resident and retired electrical engineer wanted to do something to benefit the environment, while saving some added coin. So he ditched ... Comment?
Resident designs windmill generator
PORT CHARLOTTE a ' Pinochle and shuffleboard just wouldn't cut it for Cesare Frustaci's retirement. Comment?
Singer, TV host Al Alberts dies
... show on Channel 6 and had a successful singing career, died yesterday in Florida. He was 87. Alberts moved to Port Charlotte, Fla., in 2001 with his wife and producer, Stella, when the "Al Alberts Showcase" finally went off the air. The pair had ... Comment?
... the Way to Cape May" and "Love is a Many Splendored Thing." Alberts died at his home in Arcadia, Fla., near Port Charlotte, according to his son, Chris Alberts. He had been hospitalized in recent months and apparently died of complications from ... Comment?
Thousands take advantage of Black Friday sales
... That was the case at Toys R Us in Murdock. The line wrapped around the large building and spilled into the Port Charlotte Town Center mall parking lot at Dillard's. More than two hours after the store opened at midnight, the long outside line ... Comment?
... 19 points in the fourth quarter and another three in overtime to lift the Bulldogs to a 60-54 win over Port Charlotte.   The unexpected turn of events left the Pirates in stunned silence and propelled the Bulldogs into the championship game of ... Comment?
Grab your News-Press! Black Friday ads are out
... Miromar Outlets open at 12midnight. So doesTOYS R US KOHL'S opens at 4AM. Best Buy, Target, Edison Mall, Port Charlotte Town Center, and Gulf Coast Town Center open at 5AM. Coastland Mall in Naples opens at 6AM. Coconut Point in Estero opens at 8AM. ... 1 comment
Al Alberts, Four Aces singer, dies at 87
... the Way to Cape May" and "Love is a Many Splendored Thing." Alberts died at his home in Arcadia, Fla., near Port Charlotte, according to his son, Chris Alberts. He had been hospitalized in recent months and apparently died of complications from ... Comment?
Popular Performer, TV Host Al Alberts Passes Away
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... s also known for his rendition of the song, "On The Way To Cape May." He retired from television and moved to Port Charlotte, Florida with his wife, Stella, in December, 2000. Alberts is survived by his wife and two sons. 2 comments
Former 6abc host Al Alberts has died
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... as the host of "Al Alberts Showcase," which ran for 32 years on 6abc. He retired from television and moved to Port Charlotte, Florida with his wife, Stella, in December 2000. Alberts is survived by his wife and two sons. Comment?
... Miromar Outlets open at 12midnight. So doesTOYS R US KOHL'S opens at 4AM. Best Buy, Target, Edison Mall, Port Charlotte Town Center, and Gulf Coast Town Center open at 5AM. Coastland Mall in Naples opens at 6AM. Coconut Point in Estero opens at 8AM. ... Comment?
What others say: Emergency training
... to lawmakers faced with continuing budget shortfalls. The bill proposed by state Rep. Ken Roberson, R-Port Charlotte, and state Sen. Nancy Detert, R-Venice, would allocate money in the state's E911 Trust Fund to defray expenses of the training and ... Comment?
Sharing the glow of the season
... Christmas House. A retired electrical engineer, Vanderslice moved from Michigan into Riverwood in Port Charlotte in 1996. In October of that year, while dressed in shorts in 78-degree weather, he strung his trees with a few Christmas lights. "This ... Comment?
... 300 people. This year they anticipated cooking 45 turkeys. River of Life, volunteers spread community spirit PORT CHARLOTTE -- Jerry Simmons spent Thursday like he does every Thanksgiving. In the presence of good people and some good food. This ... Comment?
... g me to give thanks for the many blessings which surround me this Thanksgiving season. Leah Griffith lives in Port Charlotte. E-mail: floridancing@hotmail.com This story appeared in print on page A19 Comment?
Venice holiday parade should be a big one
... Marching Band, the Mummers String Band of Bradenton and an entry from the Universal Performing Arts Center in Port Charlotte, he said. The parade will roll down West Venice Avenue between Park Boulevard and Nokomis Avenue and end on Turin Street. ... Comment?
North Port student accused of robbing peer
... the 2500 block of Dellwood Court, was charged with armed robbery in connection to an incident Saturday at the Port Charlotte Town Center mall. Charlotte County sheriff's detectives say the 18-year-old victim met with an acquaintance and another man ... Comment?
Roberson visits Englewood nursing home
State Rep. Ken Roberson, R-Port Charlotte, wanted to see for himself the conditions at the Englewood Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Comment?
... erious injuries. The driver of the other vehicle, Chris Vought, 69, was taken to Fawcett Memorial Hospital in Port Charlotte, where he was treated for a head abrasion and released. An investigation is ongoing. Return to Top of story Comment?
St. Andrew priest dies following surgery
... 2007. The Rev. Jacek Mazur, who also is from Poland and is Administrator at San Antonio Catholic Church in Port Charlotte, was ordained alongside Szabajkowicz in 2001. The two had remained friends. "Anyone you met, who has come to know him; ... Comment?