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🌱 Meet the new executive editor now leading news from Charlotte Harbor.

Spotted on the Charlotte Harbor calendar: #BE Counted Nonpartisan Voter Information Fair

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Coffee in hand, Charlotte Harbor? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Meet the new executive editor now leading news from Charlotte Harbor.
  • What's at stake at Charlotte Harbor's final county budget hearing?
  • See which Charlotte County projects just won national communications awards.

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!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 91 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: A thunderstorm or two, temps: high: 90, low: 71.
  • Saturday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 90 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 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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  • Punta Gorda woman arrested on felony animal sexual contact charge (winknews.com)
  • Cops: Man tortured and killed puppy (yoursun.com)

Ok Charlotte Harbor! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

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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