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Tuesday, November 30, 2021North Port Sun Weekly Column - November 30
Chamber Announces Frosty Award Contest ContestantsNorth Port is ablaze with holiday lights and decorations! The North Port Area Chamber of Commerce is conducting the Annual Frosty Award Contest for the holidays and will award its annual Frosty Awards to the storefront businesses or organizations which exhibit the most festive holiday decorations. There are two categories: Judges' Choice Award and People’s Choice Award. Judging for the Judges' Choice Award will take place on December 8th from 2:00 pm – 8:00
Tuesday, November 30, 2021Security Alarm Corporation Announces New Partnership
Security Alarm Corporation Announces New Partnership in Virginia HARRISONBURG, Virginia – November 29, 2021 Security Alarm Corporation (“SAC”) is proud to announce its partnership with Security Alarm Systems VA, LLC (“SAS”), a full-service systems integrator based in Harrisonburg, VA. “I am excited to begin our operations in Virginia and to partner with Justin [Allbright] and his team at SAC,” said Ron Noel, Operating Partner of SAS. Mr. Noel continues, “We are tapping into SAC’s more than 40-year
Wednesday, November 24, 2021PROPERTY TAX PAYMENT DRIVE-THRU & DEADLINES
Tuesday, November 30th is the deadline for the 4% discount for property tax payments, but residents have plenty of time to pay using a variety of payment options. “Our offices are closed November 25th and 26th in observance of Thanksgiving, and the last week of November is a very busy time in our offices, so customers should plan ahead,” said Sarasota County Tax Collector Barbara Ford-Coates. “To better serve our customers who like to hand deliver their payment, the annual property tax drive-thru service
Tuesday, November 23, 2021Luminary Dermatology Introduces Harib Ezaldein, MD to the West Coast
3105 Bobcat Village Center Rd, North Port, FL 34288 Providing quality care and accessibility to all, one community at a time. NORTH PORT, FLORIDA – If there’s any dermatologist who is most passionate about aiding a community’s medical needs, it’s Harib Ezaldein, MD. Dr. Ezaldein joined Luminary Dermatology in July of 2021 at their first ever east coast office, based in Homestead, Florida after relocating from California. A Yale graduate and Fellowship-Trained Mohs Surgeon, Dr. Harib Ezaldein specializes
Tuesday, November 23, 2021North Port Sun Weekly Column - November 23, 2021
A Lot to be Thankful for at the Chamber On behalf of the North Port Area Chamber of Commerce, I would like to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving Holiday. As I think about the upcoming Thanksgiving Holiday Season, it became clear to me that there are many things that I am thankful for here at the Chamber. I am thankful for the wonderful Chamber Members who have invested in the Chamber and continue to support and promote the Chamber in their daily activities. Through their networking, high energy
Tuesday, November 23, 2021''Adopt'' Area Children in Need This Holiday
North Port Social Services currently has 157 area children registered with the "Adopt-N-Shop" program, an annual holiday effort to assist those in need who are seeking sponsors. Individuals/businesses/organizations may sign up to "Adopt" a child or family by calling 941-429-3700 or emailing BRainey@cityofnorthport.com.For more "Adopt-N-Shop" program details, please see: https://www.cityofnorthport.com/government/city-services/social-services/annual-events/home-for-the-holidays-program
Friday, November 19, 2021Questions about your Health Insurance Options? Let Bay Insurance help.
Your health is the most important asset in life. Let Bay Insurance, your Florida Blue, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida agency, help you protect it with a health insurance plan that meets your needs and your budget. The following Open Enrollment periods are currently ongoing:Medicare: For people who are 65 and older - Available until December 7th Affordable Care Act: For people who are 64 and younger - Available until January 15th If you know anyone who needs to save big on healthcare costs, please
Wednesday, November 17, 2021Nico's Coffee Roastery Launches in North Port
Nico's Coffee Roastery is a family owned coffee roasting company. We roast when you order. It's that fresh! Our coffee is sourced from various areas including Central America, South America & Africa. At this time we offer 1 pound bags of coffee and subscription plans. We are working on a Holiday Gift Set just in time for Christmas. We will post it in the Hot Deals when ready to order. Our plan is to start with an online presence, but grow into a Coffee Trailer in the near future. Our 5 Year plan is to
Tuesday, November 16, 2021North Port Sun Weekly Column - November 16, 2021
“Scramblin’ on the Green” Golf Tournament a Great Success The North Port Area Chamber of Commerce Annual “Scramblin’ on the Green” Golf Tournament held last Saturday, November 13th, at Port Charlotte Golf Club was a tremendous success. The Chamber would like to thank everyone that participated and supported in the golf tournament. The Chamber would like to thank the following people that were instrumental in making this year’s golf tournament a great success. Chamber staff Denise Berg and Emily Shaw and
Wednesday, November 10, 2021GEICO Opens Local Office in North Port
NORTH PORT, Fla., Nov. 10, 2021— GEICO opened a new local office at 13887 Tamiami Trail in North Port, Florida to serve customers in the community and surrounding areas. The office is led by Joe Pignatora. Pignatora, veteran of the U.S. Navy, has more than 12 years of insurance industry experience. Pignatora and his staff members can help customers purchase car insurance and coverage for renters, condos, RVs, motorcycles, umbrella, identity protection, jewelry, boats, personal watercrafts, commercial
Tuesday, November 09, 2021North Port Sun Weekly Column, November 9, 2021
Chamber Encourages Businesses/Organizations to Decorate for the HolidaysNorth Port will soon be ablaze with holiday lights and decorations! The North Port Area Chamber of Commerce is conducting the Annual Frosty Award Contest for the holidays and will award its annual Frosty Awards to the storefront businesses or organizations which exhibit the most festive holiday decorations. Businesses/organizations need to be Members of the Chamber to be considered for the Frosty Awards. Applications to compete in the
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Tuesday, November 09, 2021Kaleidoscope of the Arts Event
KALEIDOSCOPE OF THE ARTS EVENT Join us in an intoxicating evening of performing artists representing North Port and the surrounding area. Music, singing, Silent Auction, Gift Basket Auction and Live Art Auction presented by the North Port Art Guild, Saturday, January 15th from 4:30 pm – 9:30pm, Plantation Golf and Country Club, Venice, FL. Tickets are $85p/p, dinner and entertainment. Dress as your favorite character or your self. Visit our website www.northportartcenter.org or call 941-423-6460 for info
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Thursday, November 04, 2021Register Today for a Float in the Annual Poinsettia Parade
The Parks & Recreation Department is inviting organizations, individuals, and businesses to submit their applications for a parade unit in the annual Poinsettia Parade, presented by Quality TV. The parade, an annual North Port tradition, will be held on Saturday, December 4, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. Admission and parking are both free and this year’s theme is “Retro Rockin’ Holiday”. All attendees will be asked to practice good physical distancing and are strongly encouraged to follow current health and safety
Tuesday, June 22, 2021Paw Pals Pet Sitting - Now has Children's Books
Hello! Paw Pals Pet Sitting now has a new product line! We have three children's books , coloring book, stuffed animals and tshirts. I took my Pet Sitting logo and sent Paw and Pal on an adventure. We still offer Pet Sitting and House watch services. We are 16 years strong and currently have our books at Copperfish Book Store and coming soon to Fable Books in Venice. I do sell locally and will deliver. We are currently offering a new bundle price in hot deals! Never to early to start planning for the
Friday, June 11, 2021Indigo Pool Patio BBQ Named A Top 50 Pool Builder In The Nation!
Pool & Spa News (PSN) has ranked Indigo Pool Patio BBQ 49th in the country! PSN's Top 50 is the list to make as a pool builder. Each year, Pool and Spa News ranks swimming pool contractors on their previous year's performance based on different categories. Those categories were revenue, staff management, training, industry involvement, technology, and community service. We want to give a BIG thank you to all of our employees, customers, and community members who continue to make Indigo Pool Patio BBQ a
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Monday, May 10, 2021The North Port Art Center and ''Kindness Community'' are partnering in efforts to enrich the North Port Community
The North Port Art Center's Mission is, "igniting inner emotion and outward excitement for the arts...promoting cultural development and sharing the healing power of self-expression through art exhibitions and education. "Kindness Community" is focused on creating social change that makes kindness a way of life. The two entities are partnering to accomplish their missions through a variety of joint initiatives over the next couple of years. Karen Frustereo, Art Center Board President, characterizes the
Thursday, November 19, 2020Venice Regional Announces Multi-Million Dollar Capital Investment Plan - Hospital to invest in current location and pursue development of outpatient locations
(Venice, FL – November 19, 2020) –Venice Regional Bayfront Health announced today a multi-million dollar capital investment plan to advance patient care and experience, enhance efficiency of operations and upgrade the hospital. The plan is the result of a strategic market review conducted by Navigant Consulting (now Guidehouse), following the state’s repeal of the certificate of need (CON) law and competitive changes in the hospital’s service area. Venice Regional will not move forward with plans to build a
Thursday, November 12, 2020Venice Regional Bayfront Health - New Lease On Life
Former paratrooper’s heart gets new lease on life with mitral valve repair By Heidi SmithContributor While serving as a U.S. Army paratrooper as a young man, Eric Kepley became focused on physical fitness. Later in life, working as a banker and real estate investor, his fitness began to slide, but Kepley fought back, shaving off 50 pounds during his early 60s. In 2019, Kepley moved to Venice from Ohio and joined a gym where he worked out several times a week. One day, during a “boot camp” class, he
