-
1 week ago | 
gulfshorebusiness.com | Nancy Semon
After City Attorney David Levin abruptly resigned during the April 16 Punta Gorda City Council meeting, City Manager Melissa Reichert called local attorney Steven Leskovich to inquire about his willingness to provide interim city attorney services and his fees. “He offered to come back to the meeting to discuss with Council in person,” she said. Leskovich will serve for six months while the city searches for a permanent city attorney.
-
1 week ago | 
gulfshorebusiness.com | Nancy Semon
A project to develop 653 acres in northwest Charlotte County into single- and multifamily homes, affordable housing and commercial use was unanimously approved by the county’s planning and zoning board April 14. The Harborview project underwent numerous revisions since 1992 to abide by changing regulations and laws. The Board of County Commissioners will meet for an adoption hearing May 27.
-
1 week ago | 
gulfshorebusiness.com | Nancy Semon
Soaring insurance rates, homeowners association fees and new regulations have decreased demand and prices for condominiums along Florida’s coasts while the inland market remains stronger, a Florida Gulf Coast University professor said. H.
-
1 week ago | 
gulfshorebusiness.com | Nancy Semon
The Charlotte County Planning Board on April 14 will review several requests for zoning and planned development changes, including homebuilder DR Horton for a residential development along the Burnt Store corridor. Another applicant is seeking to increase the square footage for a large storage complex in Punta Gorda.
-
2 weeks ago | 
gulfshorebusiness.com | Nancy Semon
Charlotte County is marketed as a beach, fishing and boating destination. With tourism numbers declining in the area during peak season, the county suspended parking fees at beaches, parks and boat ramps until further notice. Community Services Director Tommy Scott asked commissioners April 8 to suspend fees until the beaches and parks are restored. The board unanimously approved the suspension. In addition, Scott provided an update on hurricane repairs to Englewood Beach.
-
2 weeks ago | 
gulfshorebusiness.com | Nancy Semon
Charlotte County residents packed the Board of County Commissioners’ chambers April 8, asking it to fully reopen the Port Charlotte Beach complex and South Gulf Cove boat ramp that were damaged during hurricanes Ian and Milton. Groups from the Buena Vista section of Port Charlotte and South Gulf Cove expressed frustration that the BOCC is not acting quickly enough to fix aspects vital to their quality of life and safety.
-
2 weeks ago | 
gulfshorebusiness.com | Nancy Semon
Charlotte County commissioners voted 3-2 on April 8 to postpone approving consolidation of the city of Punta Gorda’s emergency 911 dispatch center with the county’s new dispatch center. The decision will allow Sheriff Bill Prummell to meet with city officials within the next two weeks. All five commissioners indicated they will approve the consolidation at their April 22 meeting. The city of Punta Gorda and many residents oppose the consolidation.
-
2 weeks ago | 
winknews.com | Nancy Semon
SHOWING RESULTS FOR: Filter results by: Date Past 24 hours Past week Past 30 days Past 6 months Past year Past 3 years Content Type Article Video Author Amanda Hall Amy Galo Amy Oshier Andryanna Sheppard Annalise Iraola Annette Montgomery Camila Pereira Chris Cifatte Claire Galt Corey Lazar Elizabeth Biro Emma Heaton WINK News Digital Greg Rule Haley Zarcone Jillian Haggerty Jolena Esperto Juliana Mejia Lindsey Sablan Lois Thome Maddie Herron Matt Devitt Olivia Jean Paul Dolan Peter Fleischer...
-
2 weeks ago | 
gulfshorebusiness.com | Nancy Semon
Charlotte County commissioners are expected to adopt a resolution April 8 to place control of the city of Punta Gorda’s 911 dispatch center under the county’s jurisdiction. Despite Punta Gorda City Council’s unanimous vote Feb. 19 to keep control of its own dispatch center, emergency calls will soon be handled at the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office administration complex on Loveland Boulevard in Port Charlotte.
-
2 weeks ago | 
gulfshorebusiness.com | Nancy Semon
Charlotte County couple Priya Ahluwalia and Mohit Pohani announced that the first meeting and celebration of the Southwest Florida Rotary is slated for May 1. Ahluwalia, an entrepreneur serving as a mentor to young business owners and inventors in the area, said what makes SWFL Rotary in District 6960 unique is being regional and open to residents from Bradenton to Marco Island. “Unlike traditional Rotary clubs, SWFL Rotary isn’t tied to one location.
