Chuck Ballaro

Port Charlotte

Sports journalist for the Charlotte Sun and aspiring screenwriter who has written numerous screenplays that I'm trying to get sold. Got agent?

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Articles

PREP SPORTS: Kemble to succeed Miller as North Port AD

1 day ago | yoursun.com | Chuck Ballaro

NORTH PORT – Tony Miller and Mark Kemble have been at North Port High School together since the school’s infancy. They pretty much helped make North Port High School athletics into what it is today. However, there will soon only be one of them. kAm|:==6C H:== DE6A 5@H? 2E E96 6?5 @7 E96 >@?E9 2D E96 D49@@=’D 2E9=6E:4 5:C64E@C 27E6C 6:89E J62CD 2E E96 96=>] w6 H:== E2<6 E96 A@D:E:@? 2D 2E9=6E:4 5:C64E@C 7@C 2== $2C2D@E2 D49@@=D]k^AmkAmz6>3=6[ H9@ 92D 366? 2DD:DE2?E 2E9=6E:4 5:C64E@C 7@C E96 A2DE D6G6?
RODEO: Arcadia's Nelson among best steer wrestlers in state

4 days ago | yoursun.com | Chuck Ballaro

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Ham radio operators to hold preparedness exercise

5 days ago | lehighacrescitizen.com | Chuck Ballaro

During a major storm, it is very possible, indeed likely, that all power and public communication channels fail. No cell phones or TV. Suddenly, amateur radio becomes a vital lifeline in post-disaster recovery. To meet the moment in such an emergency, the Amateur Radio Emergency Service volunteer group of licensed ham radio operators who offer their skills and equipment during emergencies and hold events to stay prepared.
AUTO RACING: PC teen making racing dream a reality

5 days ago | yoursun.com | Chuck Ballaro

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ALL-AREA: Stars come out for Sun Preps All-Area honors

3 weeks ago | yoursun.com | Chuck Ballaro

NORTH PORT – Every year, Sun Preps celebrates top student-athletes for their exploits on the field in every high school sport. Thursday was no exception as the best of the best gathered at North Port High School’s Performance Arts Center to receive their spoils for a job well done at the fifth annual Sun Preps All-Area Awards Show. kAm%96 ?:89E H2D?’E ;FDE 23@FE H9@ H2D E96 36DE :? 6249 DA@CE[ 3FE 2 46=63C2E:@?
PREP FOOTBALL: Turnovers stall Bobcats in spring defeat

1 month ago | yoursun.com | Chuck Ballaro

CAPE CORAL – North Port had its moments during its spring game against Island Coast. Unfortunately, too many mistakes in the first half doomed them. Christian Henderson scored on two long touchdowns and the Island Coast defense came up with four takeaways to defeat the Bobcats, 20-9, on Thursday. kAm}@CE9 !@CE H2D 23=6 E@ A=2J 36EE6C :? E96 D64@?5 92=7[ 6DA64:2==J @? E96 8C@F?5[ 3FE :E H2D?VE ?62C=J 6?@F89 2D E96 v2E@CD 42>6 FA H:E9 2 3:8 A=2J E@ :46 E9:?8D =2E6 :?
ALL-AREA SOFTBALL: Eventful season leads to diverse All-Area squad

1 month ago | yoursun.com | Chuck Ballaro

The 2025 high school softball season saw five teams make regionals including, for the first time in a minute, Port Charlotte. The Pirates got hot in the end and used its schedule strength and Jaylin Pinedo’s bat to snatch a bid. Of the five, only Charlotte was able to advance past the first round, thanks to the play of Dava Hoffer and a slew of promising young players. kAm{6>@? q2J 925 @?=J @?6 D6?:@C[ H:E9 D@A9@>@C6 zJ=:6 y@?6D 2?5 7C6D9>2? #6282?
PREP FOOTBALL: Pirates put in the work, roll Wales, Wave

1 month ago | yoursun.com | Chuck Ballaro

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PREP FOOTBALL: DeSoto takes 2 of 3 at jamboree

1 month ago | yoursun.com | Chuck Ballaro

BABCOCK RANCH – For DeSoto County and head football coach Cliff Lohrey, the only one way to go is up. The Bulldogs have won one game in the last two years, and though the team improved in 2024, winning a game, they were still miles behind most programs. kAmw@A6 DAC:?8D 6E6C?2= :? E96 DAC:?8] {@9C6J 36=:6G6D E96 E62> 92D DE2CE65 E@ EFC? E96 4@C?6C[ H:E9 2== E96 H@C< 4F=>:?2E:?8 :? s6$@E@ A=2J:?8 :? 2 7@FC\H2J DAC:?8 ;2>3@C66 2E q234@4< w:89 $49@@= @?
ALL-AREA TENNIS: Venice, Lemon Bay led the way among netters

1 month ago | yoursun.com | Chuck Ballaro

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