By JOHN FINERAN EXECUTIVE SPORTS EDITOR, Charlotte Sun-Herald Newspaper. Reprinted with permission. Englewood’s Rex Rowley used to have an empty feeling every time he drove on El Jobean Road past Charlotte Sports Park, which he helped get built in the mid-1980s in order to attract the Texas Rangers to Charlotte County for spring training. Monday, Rowley had a difficult time … Keep reading... about Baseball team’s plan leaves supporter speechless
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Devil Rays closer to home
By JOHN HAUGHEY STAFF WRITER, Charlotte Sun-Herald Newspaper. Reprinted with permission. Too bad Little League’s mercy rule can’t be invoked, because the debate is over: Major League Baseball is coming back to Charlotte County. But it won’t be official until county commissioners stage a public hearing Sept. 12 before approving a 20-year pact with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays to … Keep reading... about Devil Rays closer to home
Baseball in Charlotte County
In a move sure to increase property value in Charlotte County, The Tampa Bay Devil Rays have struck a deal with county officials to bring their team to the Charlotte Sports Park for spring training beginning in 2009. This deal removes a huge burden from property tax payers because the stadium is in desperate need of tens of millions of dollars of repair and upgrading. Now the … Keep reading... about Baseball in Charlotte County
High Speed Rail for the USA
It is now the time to finally catch up with the rest of the civilized world and invest in efficient, clean high speed rail. This country's total reliance upon air travel is a dead end. The recent cancellation of thousands of flights only underlines the problem with this mode of travel. Investment in a national high speed rail system will create good, long-term jobs, help … Keep reading... about High Speed Rail for the USA
Office of the Clerk of the Court – Info
By Oscar Dorr, Charlotte Sun-Herald, 12/9/2005 Reprinted with Permission. The office of the Charlotte County Clerk of the Court can arguably be considered the single most important county office. The Clerk’s office performs almost 1,000 different statutory and constitutional functions or duties. Clerk of the Court is centered in the Charlotte County Justice Center in … Keep reading... about Office of the Clerk of the Court – Info
Charlotte County Schools reputation for advancement grows
By Robert L. Burns is the executive director of FGCU, Charlotte Sun-Herald Newspaper. Reprinted with permission. Charlotte County Public Schools’ reputation for outstanding advancement (despite the overwhelming tasks it continues to deal with post-Charley) grows in stature again as it enters a new joint program with Florida Gulf Coast University. The School Board and … Keep reading... about Charlotte County Schools reputation for advancement grows
What you need to know about the Office of the County Tax Collector
By Oscar Door, Charlotte Sun-Herald Newspaper. Reprinted with permission. Vickie Potts, merely because of the elected position she holds as Tax Collector, may have an undeserved, unpopular reputation among county taxpayers when a tax notice is received. Actually, Potts is a lovely lady of considerable personal charm, who has nothing to do with the taxes you pay except to … Keep reading... about What you need to know about the Office of the County Tax Collector
What you need to know about the Office of the County Sheriff
By Oscar Dorr, Charlotte Sun-Herald Newspaper. Reprinted with permission. Editor’s note: This is the fourth in a series on Charlotte County elected officials. Sheriff John Davenport was elected Sheriff of Charlotte County on Nov. 2, 2004, and took office Jan. 4, 2005. Sheriff Davenport is dual-certified in corrections and law enforcement, and has been a law enforcement … Keep reading... about What you need to know about the Office of the County Sheriff
Did you know about the Office of the County Supervisor of Elections?
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?
Edgewater, Flamingo widening projects to be completed in two years
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