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Also on today's calendar: #BE Counted Nonpartisan Voter Information Fair.
Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
• Executive editor starts at Daily Sun (yoursun.com) — A new executive editor is now leading Adams Multimedia's Florida newsrooms from the Charlotte Harbor office, shaping coverage that directly serves local readers. Veteran journalist Robert York brings decades of experience and plans to immerse himself in Charlotte and Sarasota counties, focusing on consequential community reporting and stronger multimedia storytelling.
• Despite reducing tax rates, operating budget up by $33 million (yoursun.com) — Charlotte County commissioners have tentatively cut the property tax millage rate while still increasing the 2027 operating budget to $704 million, and residents can weigh in before it's finalized. A crucial final budget hearing is set for Sept. 28 at the Charlotte Harbor Event and Conference Center in Punta Gorda, where commissioners will revisit $1.2 million in operating funds and discuss the long-term sales tax extension.
• County Earns Four 3CMA Awards (charlottecountyfl.gov) — Charlotte County just picked up four national communications awards, spotlighting creative projects that many local families may recognize. From the Tiny Trucks, BIG Fun public works activity to a kid-friendly water education comic and a tourism guide, county departments are being honored for engaging residents and visitors in fresh ways.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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