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North Port, Florida Patch AM: a 5 min readHey there, North Port! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️
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In today's newsletter:
- How a judge just reshaped North Port’s big-project spending plans
- Have you seen this 16-year-old last reported missing in North Port?
- Why North Port’s data center fight just cost the city a director
Also on today's calendar: 10/22, 10/23, 10/24 & 10/25/2026 Taste of Greece Food Festival in Fort Myers and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What was left after the explosion at the cheese factory? 🤔 (Answer below!)
☑️ Important voting information: The Nov. 3 general election is coming up. Official Florida election resources: Find your polling place | Register to vote | Check your registration | Absentee, mail and early voting.
- Thursday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 83 and low of 59 degrees.
- Friday: Mostly sunny and nice, temps: high: 82, low: 63.
- Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 83 and low of 67 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Judge denies North Port's efforts to borrow for projects through court process (yoursun.com) — A judge has blocked North Port’s attempt to borrow $34.1 million for city projects without voter approval, reaffirming strict charter limits on new debt. With more than $1.5 billion in unfunded needs, city leaders now must find other ways to fund a police headquarters, utilities and infrastructure while working with a soon-to-be-elected commission. 
• FDLE Issues Missing Child Alert for 16-year-old Boy Last Seen in North Port (bocapost.com) — A statewide Missing Child Alert has been issued for 16-year-old Shiloh Turk-McGlade, last seen in North Port, and local police are asking for the community’s help. Residents are urged to study the description, watch for official updates, and call North Port Police at 941-429-7300 or 911 with any credible information rather than sharing unverified details online.
• North Port manager speaks out after director resigns (winknews.com) — North Port’s city manager is defending outgoing Development Services Director Alaina Ray as tensions rise over a proposed data center and allegations of threats and online harassment. While Ray prepares to leave next month, the city has paused new data center approvals for 18 months and continues negotiating with the current applicant, weighing potential revenue against environmental and infrastructure concerns.
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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10/22, 10/23, 10/24 & 10/25/2026 Taste of Greece Food Festival in Fort Myers →
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 8210 Cypress Lake Dr, Fort Myers
9:00 am
Sunday October 25
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Other local events
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Early Voting for General Election
Shannon Staub Public Library, 4675 Career Lane, North Port
8:30 am -
Forty Carrots: Partners in Play
North Port Public Library, 13800 Tamiami Trail, North Port
10:15 am -
Last Stop Teen Hangout
North Port Public Library, 13800 Tamiami Trail, North Port
3:00 pm -
Vic Dibitetto →
Visani Italian Steakhouse and Comedy Theater, 2400 Kings Hwy, Port Charlotte
7:30 pm -
Early Voting for General Election
Shannon Staub Public Library, 4675 Career Lane, North Port
8:30 am -
Preschool Paint a Pumpkin
Shannon Staub Public Library, 4675 Career Lane, North Port
10:30 am -
Intermediate Origami
North Port Public Library, 13800 Tamiami Trail, North Port
10:30 am -
Kid's Origami Workshop
North Port Public Library, 13800 Tamiami Trail, North Port
3:00 pm -
Free Adaptive Golf Clinic →
Wellen Park Golf And Country Club, 12060 Wellen Golf St, Venice
10:00 am -
Cf Arts & Craft Showcase →
Cf Arts & Craft Showcase, 2605 Arugula Dr, North Port
10:00 am -
Celebrate Friendsgiving to Help Shelter Dogs & Cats! →
2525 27th St E, Bradenton
5:30 pm
Friday October 23
Saturday October 24
Wednesday October 28
Saturday November 7
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- This little guy came to visit us about half an hour ago!
Looked to be a young Florida bobcat. Be aware people in the Bannock Circle area off E Price Blvd, if there is a baby, there’s gotta be a momma. (Nextdoor East North Port) - Some days are just Awesome, for an Aussie!
This is my Evie better known as the Sun Godess…….Evie is beyond smart, yet very laid back for an Awesome…… my other 2 are out there having the… (Nextdoor SW Florida)
- Baskin Robbins posted a job opening for Crew Member in North Port. Apply here.
- Pizza Hut posted a job opening for Shift Leader in North Port. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near North Port here.
🗞 Nearby News
Port Charlotte
- Port Charlotte neighbors fed up with speeding on Elmira Boulevard (winknews.com)
- Area news briefs for Oct. 21, 2026 (yoursun.com)
- Charlotte County Medicare Advantage patients could go out of network in UnitedHealthcare dispute (abc-7.com)
Englewood
- Call goes out for candy: Halloween Safewalk organizers want to make sure there's enough to go around (yoursun.com)
- Letter to the Editor: Retired Science Teacher Fights Developer Influence in Sarasota (englewoodreview.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What was left after the explosion at the cheese factory?" — da brie (Thank you Pam W. for sending it in!)
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