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North Port, Florida Patch AM: a 4 min readHey hey North Port! Your one-stop source for local news is here. Continue reading for all the updates. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How North Port’s new Wellen Park fire station could speed 911 response
- What will North Port’s AI data center workshop actually cover?
- Why a low-flying powered paraglider startled a North Port neighborhood
Today's riddle: Why was the pony eating cough drops? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 95 and low of 78 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: A couple of afternoon showers, temps: high: 95, low: 77.
- Friday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 95 and low of 76 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. WELLEN PARK: Hose 'uncoupled,' North Port Fire Station 87 now operating (yoursun.com) — North Port Fire Rescue’s new Station 87 is now open in Wellen Park, giving nearby neighborhoods faster emergency response and added peace of mind. City and Wellen Park leaders say the developer-funded station won’t burden taxpayers and was built to keep pace with rapid growth, featuring modern gear, living quarters, and systems designed to cut response times. 
2. AI data centers on the Suncoast: Community meeting draws 150 as North Port schedules expert workshop (mysuncoast.com) — North Port is convening a public workshop on AI data centers Sept. 3, giving residents a chance to hear from utilities and industry experts about energy, water use, and infrastructure impacts. With nearby counties already pausing large data centers, city leaders say they want transparent, informed discussion and are inviting public questions, comments, and survey feedback.
3. WITH VIDEO: Powered paraglider flies low over North Port homes, say he didn't need permission (yoursun.com) — A powered paraglider flew low over homes near South Biscayne Drive in North Port on Tuesday night before landing in a field by Ukrainian Bible Church and quickly leaving. The pilot, identifying himself only as “Drew,” told bystanders he didn’t need permission because his craft is classified as an experimental aircraft, raising questions for neighbors about safety and airspace rules.
4. Flock camera vandalized in Sarasota, first reported case in city (mysuncoast.com) — Police in Sarasota are investigating vandalism of a Flock license plate reader, and note that North Port Police and Sarasota County have seen similar attacks on these cameras. The report explains how the technology aids investigations, while also highlighting privacy concerns and urging residents to address objections through public meetings rather than vandalism.
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Yak and Yarn
Shannon Staub Public Library 4675 Career Lane, North Port, FL, 34289, US
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Health in Motion: No-Cost Glucose and A1C Screenings
Shannon Staub Public Library 4675 Career Lane, North Port, FL, 34289, US
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Adult Craft: Soapmaking (session 2)
Shannon Staub Public Library 4675 Career Lane, North Port, FL, 34289, US
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Flower Arrangement Class
North Port Public Library 13800 Tamiami Trail, North Port, FL, 34287, US
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Summer Learning: Woven Watercolors
North Port Public Library 13800 Tamiami Trail, North Port, FL, 34287, US
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Last Stop Teen Hangout
North Port Public Library 13800 Tamiami Trail, North Port, FL, 34287, US
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Teen Writers Club
North Port Public Library 13800 Tamiami Trail, North Port, FL, 34287, US
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Primary Election Voting-Precinct 317
North Port Public Library 13800 Tamiami Trail, North Port, FL, 34287, US
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Master Gardener Plant Clinic
North Port Public Library 13800 Tamiami Trail, North Port, FL, 34287, US
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Homeschoolers: Wednesday Meetup
North Port Public Library 13800 Tamiami Trail, North Port, FL, 34287, US
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LEGO® Club
North Port Public Library 13800 Tamiami Trail, North Port, FL, 34287, US
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Flower Arrangement Class
North Port Public Library 13800 Tamiami Trail, North Port, FL, 34287, US
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Wednesday August 12
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- A "BIG"shout out to
"Florida Southern Water Solutions" (*family owned and operated) for taking care of us again...Tech, "Jason" came out on time eager to help get us… (Nextdoor North Cranberry) - My sister and brother in law are coming to visit.
They will be here September 19th through the September 22nd. They will leave for a couple cruises and be back on October 24th through the 28th. … (Nextdoor Ponce De Leon)
- MyJobsCorner posted a job opening for Carpet Clean Jobs: Hiring Immediately! Full Time / Part Time - $18-$47/Hr in North Port. Apply here.
- Pizza Hut, Inc. posted a job opening for Team Member in North Port. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near North Port here.
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