By NEIL HUGHES STAFF WRITER, Charlotte Sun-Herald Newspaper. Reprinted with permission. Statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau show an increase in diversity within Charlotte County, reflecting a national trend. However, the number of minorities in Charlotte still lags well behind national averages. The 2005 American Community Survey released Tuesday provides the first … Keep reading... about CENSUS – Charlotte grows in diversity
General Interest
Electric Generators
Electric power generators are becoming popular as options in new home construction and add-ons to existing homes. In an article in the Christian Science Monitor on August 11, 2006, electric generators were cited as a selling tool in storm prone areas, especially in the southeast. For home installation, electric generators that run on propane or natural gas are very popular, … Keep reading... about Electric Generators
Electric Generators for Backup Power
Electric generators that run on propane or natural gas are very popular options for new homes. In some situations diesel or gasoline powered units are also installed. A generator is placed on a concrete pad beside the home and it is wired into the home's circuit using a "transfer switch€. A transfer switch can be automatic or manual. An automatic transfer switch senses the … Keep reading... about Electric Generators for Backup Power
Census numbers bear out boom in SW Florida
By Brian Gleason, Charlotte Sun-Herald Newspaper. Reprinted with permission. Census numbers bear out boom in SW Florida Psssst, Southwest Florida is in the midst of a population boom. OK, it’s not exactly a state secret, but Census Bureau figures released Thursday confirm what we’ve seen over the past six years. While the study focused on interstate migration … Keep reading... about Census numbers bear out boom in SW Florida
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