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🌱 Could new rent rules squeeze North Port nonprofits and the Senior Center?
North Port, Florida Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning North Port! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Could new rent rules squeeze North Port nonprofits and the Senior Center?
- How a former North Port resident became Venice High’s pitching ace
Today's riddle: Why can't you play cards with pirates ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 90 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 89, low: 70.
- Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 90 and low of 71 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• North Port to explore city-owned building price by size; nonprofit rent cost to increase? (yoursun.com) — North Port officials are rethinking how much nonprofits pay to rent city-owned buildings, considering a standard price-per-square-foot policy and possible discounts for volunteer-run groups. Commissioners worry steep increases could strain groups like Awaken Food Pantry and the North Port Senior Center, so staff will return with detailed options before any final decision that could affect local services and seniors. 
• BASEBALL: Faith, work ethic and consistency have pushed Cox into becoming Venice's best (yoursun.com) — A standout Venice High pitcher who once lived in North Port is capping his senior season with dominant numbers on the mound and at the plate. Carter Cox credits his faith, intense seven-day training routine, and years of local youth ball for helping him tie a long-standing Venice strikeout record and attract college and potential pro attention.
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Forty Carrots: Partners in Play
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Last Stop Teen Hangout
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Adult Sparkle and Create: Self-Led Jewelry Making
North Port Public Library, 13800 Tamiami Trail, North Port
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Geocaching 101
North Port Public Library, 13800 Tamiami Trail, North Port
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Last Stop Teen Hangout
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Teen Writers Club
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OneBlood Big Red Bus
North Port Public Library, 13800 Tamiami Trail, North Port
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Adult Craft: Soapmaking (session 1)
Shannon Staub Public Library, 4675 Career Lane, North Port
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Creation Station Open Lab
North Port Public Library, 13800 Tamiami Trail, North Port
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Pokémon™ Club
North Port Public Library, 13800 Tamiami Trail, North Port
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Last Stop Teen Hangout
North Port Public Library, 13800 Tamiami Trail, North Port
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Adult Sparkle and Create: Self-Led Jewelry Making
North Port Public Library, 13800 Tamiami Trail, North Port
10:30 am
Thursday May 7
Friday May 8
Saturday May 9
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- 100$ Reward for any information that leads to this cat being found.
He escaped only 2 days after being rescued. His name is Marmalade South Cranberry Boulevard, near Ida Lane Rest assured he is scared and will be… (Nextdoor North Port Gardens) - Missing Cat.
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- Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Customer Service Representative in North Port. Apply here.
- The SKY Family YMCA posted a job opening for Lead Teacher 3 year old Classroom in North Port. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near North Port here.
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Englewood
- Anything But Ordinary: Englewood Center for the Arts Launches New Era with 'Anything Goes' (englewoodreview.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because they are always sitting on the deck ? (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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