By JOHN FINERAN, Charlotte Sun-Herald Newspaper. Reprinted with permission. Our little corner of paradise is becoming quite the place for sporting action. The South Coast League will begin play in May with one of its six franchises, the Charlotte Redfish, occupying Charlotte Sports Park. Meanwhile, the park will once again host college baseball teams from the colder climates … Keep reading... about More and more events finding their way to us
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Bird money could speed Winchester project
By JOHN HAUGHEY STAFF WRITER, Charlotte Sun-Herald Newspaper. Reprinted with permission. Landowners along northern Winchester Boulevard can’t get a conclusive answer from Sarasota and Charlotte counties about why their properties flood since the road was built several years ago. Charlotte County taxpayers wonder why the southern Winchester extension, on the books since 1992, … Keep reading... about Bird money could speed Winchester project
Warm Mineral Springs, Florida
In this cross-section of Warm Mineral Springs, the burial ledge appears about 13 meters below the present-day water surface. About 12,000 years ago the water surface only came to the 30 meter level, so the burial ledge was above water at that time. SUN ILLUSTRATION BY SUSAN E. HOFFMAN, adapted from Lewis Wood, "North-South Profile, c. 1988. Warm Mineral Springs … Keep reading... about Warm Mineral Springs, Florida
The Mystery of Warm Mineral Springs
By SUSAN E. HOFFMAN NORTH PORT ASSISTANT EDITOR. Reprinted with permission. You can leave your hat on. There’s no telling whether singer-songwriter Randy Newman had Warm Mineral Springs in mind when he penned that tune, but it would be a good theme song for North Port’s most famous attraction, Warm Mineral Springs. Since it first opened to the public in the mid-1950s, Warm … Keep reading... about The Mystery of Warm Mineral Springs
Some tips offered to keep boating safe
By Michael DeGenaro, Charlotte Sun-Herald Newspaper. Reprinted with permission. Charlotte Harbor is undoubtedly a boater’s paradise, attracting families from all over the country. Despite the harbor’s calm waters and sundrenched beaches there are still some basics to remember to ensure continued enjoyment. Assisting boaters on Charlotte Harbor 24 hours a day, 365 days a year … Keep reading... about Some tips offered to keep boating safe