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County town halls on sales tax, property tax reform Charlotte County Administration will host a series of town hall meetings to provide residents with information and answer questions about the 1% Local Option Sales Tax and property tax reform. The meetings are scheduled for 6-7…

A grateful farewell

This is my final column writing to our community through this newspaper. I’ve appreciated this platform and the opportunity to share health-related content, Lee Health news, advancements, innovations and, sometimes, patient stories. Thank you to the editors for sharing this space…

Puzzle Answers – 9/23/2026

Horoscopes

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) After much traveling this year, you’re due for some settled time with family and friends. Use this period to check out situations that will soon require a lot of serious decision making. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Keep your keen Bovine mind focused…

Crossword – 9/23/2026

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Sudoku – 9/23/2026

GOOD TECHNIQUE EXERCISE

It’s not difficult to make five clubs on this deal if you can see all four hands. All you have to do is to time your plays properly to avoid losing two spade tricks. But to make the contract without seeing the opposing hands is quite a chore, since it requires visualizing the…

SOCIETY: Peace River Wildlife Center Ponce Park Farewell Celebration

More than just music

At just 12 years old, Troy Quinn’s parents took him to see legendary film composer John Williams perform at the Hollywood Bowl. It was his first time hearing an orchestra — and it would define the course of his life. Emmy-nominated for the PBS special “A Night at the Oscars with…

Healthy Living Hour – RN Cynthia Butler Running for FL House Charlotte County

The mother, grandmother, and registered nurse and was a union leader. She has been advocating for her patients for 22 years and now is running for state house to advocate for her community.

Boat crews, paddlers, shore volunteers needed for Lemon Bay cleanup event

Englewood Beach Waterfest Inc. and its community partners are recruiting boat owners, paddlers, beach walkers and shore-support volunteers for Paddle for the Pass: A Waterfest Community Cleanup from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 3. The cleanup will use separate boat, paddle and…

NETWORKING: Punta Gorda Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet