GOVERNMENT

PUNTA GORDA — A plea for Jerry O’Holloran to step down as the Charlotte County Republican Club president came this week after he allegedly made inappropriate comments at a club meeting.

NORTH PORT — The Concert in the Park, free live music series begins Sept. 20 in front of North Port City Hall.

PORT CHARLOTTE —Charlotte County School Board is advertising its millage rate not to exceed 6.31 mills, which is lower than last year’s 6.47 rate.

WELLEN PARK — A new Sarasota Memorial Hospital location in Wellen Park took steps forward Tuesday.

PUNTA GORDA — Charlotte County Utilities issued a precautionary boil water notice for a portion of the Burnt Store Marina service area due to a water main break.

NORTH PORT — City of North Port employees may soon have their own health center.

PORT CHARLOTTE — After years of waiting for commercial development, a Duncan Road property east of Punta Gorda has been rezoned for high-density residential.

NORTH PORT — The city of North Port will ask voters for borrowing allowance in November.

The North Port Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new healthcare center in the area.

ENGLEWOOD — A conservation group is looking to raise funds to protect land in Englewood.

PORT CHARLOTTE — The Charlotte County Commission set an August meeting to iron out the budget for the upcoming year.

Englewood Performing Arts Series (EPAS) has announced the dates and performers for their upcoming season. If you enjoy EPAS concerts, save these Friday evening dates now. Friday, November 15, 7pm: “Dancing with the Celts”. Come experience this toe-tapping Celtic style blending Irish, Scottish and American Roots, with electrifying dance and enchanting storytelling. Friday, December 6, 7pm: “Round the Christmas Tree”. Familiar Christmas tunes will be heard using authentic 19th century musical scores from early theater and silent cinema by the Paragon Ragtime Orchestra. Friday, January 17, 7pm: “Hotel California”. This is the original tribute Eagles band which has been performing Eagles’ hits for over three decades. Friday, February 14, 7pm: “Tommy Dorsey Orchestra”. Tommy Dorsey was known as “The Sentimental Gentleman of Swing” and considered the master of creating warm & sentimental moods during the Big Band era. Friday, March 7, 7pm: “John Jorgenson Quintet”. John Jorgenson, a former guitarist with “Desert Rose”, brings a unique 21st century world music combo with strong flavors of Gypsy Jazz. Friday, March 21, 7pm: “DSB Journey Tribute Band”. DSB brings a high energy stage production and accurate recreations of “Journey” classics. Season Passes will go on sale Thursday, August 1st, followed by individual concert ticket sales on Sunday, September 1st. EPAS also announced that they have created another tier for ticketing and reserved seats this year. Stay up to date by following Englewood Performing Arts Series on Facebook or on the Englewood Methodist Church website englewoodmethodist.com.

PUNTA GORDA — Due to the excessive afternoon heat, the city of Punta Gorda’s Sanitation Division is temporarily adjusting the garbage and yard waste collection.

A multi-specialty medical facility opened in North Port, Fla., according to a July 24 Fox4 report. ShortPoint Medical opened their new office and specialty space in the Cocoplum Village Shops. The center will specialize in gastroenterology, cardio-vascular health and women's health. City officials told Fox4 that the need for maternity...

ENGLEWOOD — It’s that time of year again.

Vanessa Oliver says she's spent her entire life in Florida's District 76. She's raised her family here and managed a business here, too. That's why Oliver, 43, wants to represent District 76 in the Florida House of Representatives. ...

NORTH PORT, Fla. (WWSB) - With nearly 90,000 residents and recently celebrating it’s 65th birthday, the City of North Port is on the move and growing. But some city leaders said language in the city’s charter is outdated and needs to be amended. This week, city commissioners approved...

ENGLEWOOD — Englewood Area Fire Control District’s monthly board session centered around updates to the fire prevention ordinance, including a decision regarding public input on the fire code.