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  1. Kurutz's goal helps Manatee boys shake off Saint Stephen'sRead the original story

    3 hrs ago | Bradenton Herald

    ... strides taken by his Canes, who still have games against Class 5A-District 10 foes Venice, Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda Charlotte on their schedule. "We're getting to be more comfortable with each other," he said. "The boys are doing a real good ...

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  2. Solar firm considers Cape Coral for officesRead the original story

    Yesterday | News Press

    ... of sales for Innovative Future Energy Group, based in Germany, said the firm wants to start production in Punta Gorda next year. He said the firm would manufacture solar-powered street lights and golf carts and components for solar energy systems ...

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    Related Topix: Solar Energy, Solar Energy, Alternative Energy, Science / Technology, Renewable Energy (Green Energy), Alternative Energy, Energy, Charlotte County, FL

  3. Bikers boost toy driveRead the original story

    Yesterday | North Port Sun

    ... the United States Marine Corps Toys for Tots Foundation. The event, which began at Biehl's Slip-Not Lounge in Punta Gorda, took the riders north on Tamiami Trail to Port Charlotte, where the ride concluded at MS Rascals Loony Bin, the sponsor of the ...

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    Related Topix: Port Charlotte, FL, Englewood, FL

  4. Robert a oeBoba Eugene BlackwellRead the original story

    Yesterday | Tribune-Star

    ... Becky Stewart, and Melodie Staley and husband Dave, all of Brazil; daughter-in-law, Margie Blackwell of Punta Gorda, Fla.; grandchildren, Phebe Westby, Japhy Blackwell, Carrie Hussey, Staci McIntyre, Brian Stewart, Jenni Fountain, and Jared Staley; ...

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  5. Cause of bald eagle deaths remains a mysteryRead the original story

    Saturday | North Port Sun

    All isn't right with some of the area's most conspicuous avian residents. Two of six sick bald eagles brought to the Peace River Wildlife Center in Punta Gorda earlier this fall have died.

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    Related Topix: Wildlife, Outdoor Recreation

  6. Holiday paradesRead the original story

    Saturday | HeraldTribune.com

    ... annual Christmas Parade. Starts at noon at the Charlotte Harbor Event and Conference Center at Taylor Street in Punta Gorda, ends at Charlotte High School. Dec. 12: Anna Maria Island Privateers Christmas Parade. Starts at 10 a.m. in Bayfront Park, ...

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    Related Topix: Venice, FL, Life, Holidays, Thanksgiving, Charlotte County, FL, Charlotte Harbor, FL

  7. Residents gather for pancakes, syrup and sausageRead the original story

    Saturday Nov 28 | North Port Sun

    PUNTA GORDA a ' To the members of Punta Gorda Church of the Nazarene, nothing washes down leftover turkey like a plate piled high with flapjacks.

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    Related Topix: Life, Holidays, Thanksgiving, Breakfast, Food

  8. Today's Top StoryRead the original story

    Friday Nov 27 | Venice Gondolier

    ... people were waking up to score early bird discounts at area retailers. "Friday morning's low was 48 degrees in Punta Gorda," said National Weather Service meteorologist Tom Dougherty. But with clear skies Friday, many people were out enjoying the ...

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    Related Topix: Weather, Charlotte County, FL, Port Charlotte, FL, Charlotte Harbor, FL

  9. read storyRead the original story

    Friday Nov 27 | North Port Sun

      PUNTA GORDA - One team had the game already shelved as a 'W', the other had just one quarter to make up 13 points and then some. A lead change seemed improbable at that point, but Gabi Edelmann knew it wasn't impossible.   And that's when ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, Sports Etc.

  10. Punta Gorda adds historic trolley toursRead the original story

    Friday Nov 27 | Gasparilla Gazette

    The Fishermen's Village has unveiled three distinct tours custom-designed to entertain and introduce residents and visitors to Punta Gorda's local lore and legend.

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  11. A schedule of holiday paradesRead the original story

    Thursday Nov 26 | HeraldTribune.com

    ... annual Christmas Parade. Starts at noon at the Charlotte Harbor Event and Conference Center at Taylor Street in Punta Gorda, ends at Charlotte High School. Dec. 12: Anna Maria Island Privateers Christmas Parade. Starts at 10 a.m. in Bayfront Park, ...

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    Related Topix: Venice, FL, Life, Holidays, Thanksgiving, Charlotte County, FL

  12. Our views: Flying friendlier skiesRead the original story

    Thursday Nov 26 | Floridatoday.com

    ... N.C., on Feb. 11, and Direct Air will start twice-weekly service from Melbourne to Niagara Falls, N.Y., and Punta Gorda on Feb. 4. That's in addition to Direct Air flights to Dulles International Airport outside Washington, D.C. announced in August ...

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  13. Drywall investigation expands into US productsRead the original story w/Photo

    Wednesday Nov 25 | The State

    ... Oct. 14, 2009 photo, an air conditioner coil that has some corrosion at the home of James and Maria Ivory in Punta Gorda, Florida. The federal government says it finds a "strong association" between problematic imported Chinese drywall and corrosion ...

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    Related Topix: Davie, FL, Construction, Georgia Pacific, Paper

  14. St. Andrew priest dies following surgery

    Wednesday Nov 25 | News Press

    ... was calling me to do." As a Seminarian, he served at St. William Parish in Naples at Sacred Heart Parish, in Punta Gorda in 1995, San Antonio Parish in Port Charlotte in 1997 and St. Charles Borromeo Parish in Port Charlotte from 1998-99. In ...

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    Related Topix: Port Charlotte, FL, Naples, FL

  15. Helping Hands gets into holiday spiritRead the original story

    Wednesday Nov 25 | News Press

    ... His twin boys, Jacob and Jack, were born about six weeks premature at 4.1 and 4.3 pounds. The family lived in Punta Gorda at the time, but the boys needed to stay at Healthpark Regional Medical Center to grow and gain strength. The Ronald McDonald ...

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    Related Topix: Cape Coral, FL, Lee County, FL

  16. Scotland couple will lead walkers in the Turkey TrotRead the original story

    Wednesday Nov 25 | North Port Sun

    ... Humanity. It's Habitat's 11th annual Turkey Trot 5K Run/Fun Walk and Costume Contest, at Edison State College in Punta Gorda. Registration fees go to support Habitat's program to provide affordable housing for those in need. The Johnstons also enjoy ...

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    Related Topix: Life, Holidays, Thanksgiving, Celtic, The Johnstons, Charlotte County, FL

  17. Charlotte County axes 22 employees for outsourcingRead the original story

    Wednesday Nov 25 | North Port Sun

    ... be next. Charlotte already has outsourced operations at the Charlotte Harbor Event and Conference Center in Punta Gorda, and still is working with the Tampa Bay Rays to have the franchise assume maintenance at the Charlotte Sports Park. The county ...

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    Related Topix: Outsourcing, Charlotte County, FL

  18. Death noticesRead the original story

    Tuesday Nov 24 | The Standard-Times

    ARMITAGE: of Punta Gorda, Fla., formerly of Bergenfield, N.J., and Mattapoisett, Mass., Saturday, Nov.

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  19. Patrick D. FaberRead the original story

    Tuesday Nov 24 | The Standard-Times

    ... him dearly: Edward Michael Faber and his wife, Sandy of Fresno, CA, Michael Edward Faber and his wife, Joyce of Punta Gorda, FL, and Daniel Patrick Faber and his wife, Anne of Dartmouth, MA, and his close friend, who was like a brother to him, Jean ...

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  20. William D. Armitage, 90Read the original story

    Tuesday Nov 24 | The Standard-Times

    William D. Armitage, 90, of Punta Gorda, FL, formerly of Bergenfield, NJ and Mattapoisett, MA, passed away November 14, 2009.

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