Amanda Gorman became the youngest person to deliver a poem at a U.S. presidential inauguration, with the 22-year-old reciting her poem “The Hill We Climb” reproduced below in case you missed it! When day comes we ask ourselves,where can we find light in this never-ending shade?The loss we carry,a sea we must wadeWe’ve braved the belly of the…
Editor’s note: Between Sunday and Monday, the number of Florida coronavirus cases increased by 8,002 (0.5 percent), to 1,579,281; active hospitalizations went up by 29 (nearly 0.4 percent), to 7,448; deaths rose by 137 (nearly 0.6 percent), to 24,274. In Charlotte County, we have had 9,023 cases and 270 deaths attributed to coronavirus. You can…
By Teresa Jenkins, Charlotte County Democrats Executive Chair “We must learn to live together as brothers or perish together as fools.” This quote is from Dr. Martin Luther King’s March 22, 1964 speech at Arizona State University. Dr. King offers us only two choices: chaos or community; friendship or discord. With all the conflicts facing…
Editor’s note: Charlotte County’s distribution effort has been stymied by a surging demand from its 65+ population and limited supply. When vaccine is available, residents quickly overwhelm this registration site. By BOBBY CAINA CALVAN and TAMARA LUSH, Associated Press, Jan 14, 2021 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida’s director of emergency management said Thursday that a statewide…
By DANIEL SUTPHIN, Charlotte Sun Staff Writer, Jan 13, 2021 ARCADIA — “Water is life, water is life,” Vicki Steiner pleaded to DeSoto County Commissioners Wednesday during a workshop in Arcadia on water quality and phosphate mining company Mosaic. Steiner, of DeSoto County, was one of a handful of Southwest Florida residents speaking out against…
$850 million of the $1.4 billion will be administered by FL state government, while the other $550 million will go directly to cities and counties with populations of 200,000 or more.
Trump and his family break all kinds of laws, in addition to treason, seditious acts and inciting a riot.
Why am I not surprised?
By Issac Morgan , Florida Phoenix, January 4, 2021 Gov. Ron DeSantis plans to ramp up COVID vaccine distribution in the state by adding community sites such as churches and other state-run facilities, while putting pressure on Florida hospitals to administer vaccines quickly. “We don’t believe it’s time to rest,” DeSantis said at press conference Monday at…
Department of Health to vaccinate at Harold Avenue Park
An excellent overview of the current vaccine distribution status and outlook for FL seniors
Opinion by the Washington Post Editorial Board, Dec 22, 2020 While Americans prepare to celebrate the holiday season, President Trump and his hardcore supporters are contemplating a turbulent final month that could make the rest of his chaotic presidency look placid. As Mr. Trump sidelines even some of his most loyal aides and allies, the few checks that…
Jobless benefits, aid to small businesses, stimulus checks and money for vaccine distribution are in. Aid for local governments and corporate liability shields are out.
Extract from the politico.com newsletter, Dec 16, 2020 Slow shuffle — Florida Republicans, including Gov. Ron DeSantis, appear to be grudgingly moving closer to accepting that Joe Biden will be America’s next president. Recognition of reality — Attorney General Ashley Moody — who joined 16 other attorneys general in an unsuccessful effort to get the election results…
By Betsy Calvert, Charlotte Sun Staff Writer, Dec 13, 2020 Developers looking at Charlotte County can now consider building more units in tighter spaces, taller and with a mix of residential and commercial. But only in a few locations. Commissioners unanimously approved a new mixed use zoning category Tuesday after months of debate and staff…
On December 8, 2020, the Democratic Women’s Club (DWC) of Charlotte County delivered 75 gift cards to the Charlotte County Public School’s (CCPS) Homeless Education Program. Lucy Garner, DWC Vice-president for Membership coordinated the donations, and along with DWC Treasurer Judith Orlowski, made the presentation of the cards to the CCPS program. The gift cards…
By Daniel Sutphin, Charlotte Sun Staff Writer, Dec 7, 2020 PUNTA GORDA — Despite being shot down by a Charlotte County Airport Authority majority vote in November, the idea of privatizing Punta Gorda Airport doesn’t look to be going away anytime soon. Punta Gorda officials have asked state legislators to consider actions that could dissolve the…
Editor’s notes: Read Nikki Fried’s Twitter post here. Watch Rebekah Jones’ CNN interview here. Story below by the Associated Press, Dec 7, 2020 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida authorities investigating an alleged hack into the state’s emergency response system raided the home Monday of a woman fired earlier this year from her job as COVID-19…
By Matt Dixon, Politico, Dec 3, 2020 TALLAHASSEE — Embattled Florida Democratic Party Chair Terrie Rizzo said she won’t seek reelection after the party’s disastrous 2020 election cycle. Rizzo’s exit, which was expected, comes after President Donald Trump won Florida by nearly 4 points, Democrats lost six seats in the state legislature, and two Democratic incumbents…
By Betsy Calvert, Charlotte Sun Staff Writer, Nov 29, 2020 This aerial view of the planned community called West Port under development shows State Road 776/El Jobean Road at the bottom and U.S. 41 at the top. The Charlotte County Centennial Park is the green in the middle. The first model homes may go in…