By Oscar Dorr, Charlotte Sun-Herald Newspaper. Reprinted with permission. Mac V. Horton is the newly elected Charlotte County Supervisor of Elections. Even though elections are held only every two years, Mac and his staff stay very busy all yearround with the myriad of tasks involving his office. Horton has his main office in the Charlotte County South County Annex at 410 … Keep reading... about Did you know about the Office of the County Supervisor of Elections?

UPDATE- Sept 2015 Charlotte County, FL road widening projects have seen delays but several are now on track. Edgewater Drive is currently closed between Harbor Blvd and Midway Blvd. Construction continues on the replacement of bridges, widening of the roadway and installation of traffic circles. This section should be complete in 2016. Construction on the final section to … Keep reading... about Edgewater, Flamingo widening projects to be completed in two years

By Joe Polidoro, Charlotte Sun-Herald Newspaper. Reprinted with permission. These days, you’ll find eggs in more places than just the dairy section and candy aisle at Publix. They’re also starting to appear in the nests of scrub jays. Eggs symbolized rebirth long before there was an Easter, which seems to be celebrated around the vernal equinox only because some early … Keep reading... about Fire and water: The elements of rebirth

Florida Suncoast Weather 7-Day forecast from the National Weather Service Suncoast temperatures are pleasant year round. While summer temperatures (June through mid September) can get into the 90’s during midday, afternoon showers are the rule and can cool the day significantly. The summer daily average is in the low 80’s and the evening temperatures are generally in … Keep reading... about Florida Suncoast Weather

By BRIAN GLEASON, Charlotte Sun-Herald Newspaper. Reprinted with permission. Down by the riv, er, harbor In my column about the new auditorium, I wrote it will sit on the Peace River. I got a note from Punta Gorda native Gussie Baker, taking me to task for the statement. “I have to tell you the center is on Charlotte Harbor,” Baker wrote. “All my life I have been told … Keep reading... about Charlotte Harbor, Florida