NORTH PORT NEWS

Aloha NPAC Luau evening promises to be tropical like it’s hot!

The city of North Port Parks & Recreation Department will be offering a festive luau evening at the water park for those ages 18 and older. The event will run from 6-9 p.m. Friday, April 26, at the North Port Aquatic Center, 6205 W. Price Blvd., vd., North Port. The fee to participate is $25 and includes water park admission, non-alcoholic beverages, and pulled pork BBQ. Attendees are encouraged to find their best Hawaiian gear and participate in the hula dance party.

Space is limited, so pre-registration is required. Those interested can hula the night away by signing up online at www.northportfl.gov/Event-Directory/Aloha-NPAC-Luau. For more information, call 941-429-PARK (7275), option No. 2.

Need childcare? The kids can have a fun night out, too! Trained staff at the Morgan Family Community Center will provide an exciting evening with pizza and games for $15 per child. Children must be 5 or older. Register your child at the time of ticket purchase online. Note: The night of the event, the North Port Aquatic Center will be closed to guests under the age of 18.

Coffee & Conversation

Join Mayor Alice White and City Manager Jerome Fletcher for this event from 7:30–9 a.m. Tuesday, March 26, at Foxtail Coffee Co., 19795 Wellen Park Blvd., Bldg. 4, Suite A, Wellen Park. The cuppa joe is free. Learn about city services. www.northportfl.gov .

North Port welcomes 71 new businesses

Celebrating its tradition of fostering a thriving business community, the city of North Port once again played host to the successful QJ Business Welcome in the fourth quarter of 2023 for new businesses that joined the city in October, November, and December 2023. The city is celebrating the addition of 71 new businesses during this quarter at Saturday’s event at City Hall.

(For business names, find and click the link at www.northportfl.gov/News-articles/ North-N Port-welcomes-71-new-businesses.)

The newly inducted members of North Port’s flourishing entrepreneurial scene were all publicly acknowledged, each receiving signed certificates, taking part in a symbolic ribbon-cutting ceremony, and meeting community partners committed to their growth and success.

North Port’s successful blend of affordability, quality of life, economic opportunities, and good governance has elevated this city into the top 10 of the Best Places to Start a Business and the No. 1 City for Job Seekers in the country.

The event also served as a platform for the newcomers to introduce their business concepts, mingle with city staff, dignitaries, and local partners, and meet with business development organizations that provide essential resources, tools, and support that contribute to the dynamic growth of North Port’s emerging business landscape.

Businesses are invited to engage with the city’s Economic Development Division by calling 941-429-7029 or emailing Economic-Development@NorthPortFL.gov .

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