Why Boca is so Grande
One fine, sunny day in 1957, Barbara Whidden Chatham — a beguiling beauty then in her early 20s — dressed in a billowing skirt, summoned her best come-hither gaze, languidly draped herself across the hood of a spanking-new Mercury automobile and had her picture taken. Full Story
Charlotte High School once again an icon of progress
Six years and six schools later, Charlotte High School’s revitalization was celebrated on Aug. 2 by more than 300 city and county officials, school district employees, students, alumni and people who care about education. Full Story
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County offers local government learning academy
Charlotte County is accepting applications for the upcoming session of the Charlotte County Government Academy. The application deadline is Aug. 16. Enrollment is open to citizens with a Charlotte County address and employees of the Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners. Full Story
More than 20 Charlotte locations to display work by local artists in August
The Arts & Humanities Council’s Art in Public Places committee has selected locations around the county that will have local artists’ work on display. The following listing can be used as a guide for viewing the art, which will be available for viewing during each site’s regular business hours. Full Story
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Sheriff gives keys to cruiser to Edison security
turned over keys to a 2001 used cruiser to Edison State College President Dr. Patricia Land and Sgt. Kevin Brooks of campus security.
Sgt. Brooks, a retired Fort Myers Police Department officer, was appointed to the Department of Public Safety on the Charlotte County ESC campus. Full Story
Worden Farm earns Florida Innovative Farmer Award
Husband and wife team Chris Worden, Ph.D. and Eva Worden, Ph.D. of Worden Farm have been honored with the Florida Innovative Farmer Award during the opening session of the Florida Small Farms and Alternative Enterprises Conference at Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee. Full Story
SW Florida young farmers and ranchers host potluck
Leaders of the Southwest Florida Young Farmers and Ranchers will be hosting a potluck dinner on Thursday, Aug. 5. Interested citizens of Charlotte, Desoto, Hardee, Highlands, Lee, Manatee and Sarasota counties are eligible for membership and are invited to attend this event with their families. Full Story
Free Microsoft training available
Workforce Florida Inc. is encouraging Floridians to take advantage of the nearly 14,000 free Microsoft vouchers, good for online technology training and certifications. The vouchers are still available through the Microsoft Elevate America program. Full Story
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