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Port Charlotte, Florida Patch AM: a 5 min readHi Port Charlotte! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Which Port Charlotte pools are actually open for your next swim?
- Port Charlotte trailer resident jailed after alleged threat to governor candidate
- How a Port Charlotte podiatry visit led to a $6.4M verdict
Also on today's calendar: 2026 Suncoast Small Business Conference and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 84 and low of 70 degrees.
- Thursday: A couple of afternoon showers, temps: high: 85, low: 71.
- Friday: A couple of morning showers, with a high of 85 and low of 70 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Pool, splash pad closed as summer break begins (yoursun.com) — If you’re planning to cool off in Port Charlotte, note that McGuire Park’s splash pad is closed for maintenance and the nearest open option is the Centennial Park pool. Dever Park’s Englewood pool remains shut for repairs, while another county pool in Punta Gorda is open for swimmers. 
2. Cops: Man threatened to kill governor candidate (yoursun.com) — Law enforcement arrested a man living in a trailer behind a Port Charlotte home after he allegedly posted online threats against Florida governor candidate Byron Donalds. Charlotte and Pinellas County detectives coordinated the investigation, and the suspect remains jailed locally without bond while a judge reviews his competency to stand trial.
3. Jury awards $6.4M to man after amputation (yoursun.com) — A Charlotte County jury recently awarded more than $6.4 million to a local man after treatment at a Port Charlotte podiatry group was found negligent and linked to his leg amputation. The verdict, still subject to post-trial motions and appeals, reflects jurors’ view of the long-term impact on his health, independence, and family life.
4. Davin Davidson & Elias Pearl: The Future of Gators Football? (bvmsports.com) — A Port Charlotte wide receiver, Elias Pearl, has committed to play for the Florida Gators, joining quarterback Davin Davidson as key pieces of the team’s future recruiting class. Both four-star prospects plan to enroll early and are already helping recruit other top high school players, signaling growing momentum for Florida’s upcoming seasons.
📸 Around Port Charlotte
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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The Boat House Port Charlotte Ride & Drive →
Charlotte Harbor Yacht Club, 4400 Lister St, Port Charlotte
10:00 am
Friday June 5
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Other local events
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Computer & Cell Phone Classes Available NOW in Englewood, FL
Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce, Inc. IG Management Group, LLC 1460 South McCall Road, Unit 1E Englewood, FL 34223
4:00 pm -
Ribbon Cutting - California Closets
Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce, Inc. California Closets 512 E. Marion Ave. Punta Gorda, FL
5:00 pm -
Trivia at Charlie Foxtrot Brewing
Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce, Inc. Charlie Foxtrot Brewing: 1700 Tamiami Trail, A5 Port Charlotte, FL 33948
6:30 pm -
End the Month on Par Social Networking @ The Back Nine
Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce, Inc. 2702 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte, FL 33952
4:30 pm -
Festival Girls (Pick One) →
Painting with a Twist, 18700 Veterans Blvd Suite #8, Port Charlotte
6:00 pm -
Funky Foam Food Truck Party Billy Mancini Live — Disco & Funk Dance Favorites!
Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce, Inc. 4732 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte , 33980
4:30 pm -
TRA Craft Night - Quilling →
Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce, Inc. Bert's Black Widow 2224 El Jobean Rd Port Charlotte Located on the left side of the Back Porch stage in the orange buildings. Find the TRA sign next to the door.
6:00 pm -
2026 Suncoast Small Business Conference →
WBTT, 1012 N Orange Ave, Sarasota
9:00 am
Thursday June 4
Saturday June 6
Sunday June 7
Monday June 8
Saturday June 13
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Forty Carrots: Partners in Play
Shannon Staub Public Library 4675 Career Lane, North Port, FL, 34289, US
10:15 am -
Busy Little Hands Activity Hour
Shannon Staub Public Library 4675 Career Lane, North Port, FL, 34289, US
10:30 am -
Summer Learning: Pokémon Club
North Port Public Library 13800 Tamiami Trail, North Port, FL, 34287, US
2:00 pm -
Summer Learning: UF/IFAS Palms: Fact and Fiction
North Port Public Library 13800 Tamiami Trail, North Port, FL, 34287, US
4:00 pm
Wednesday June 3
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Making this post to see if anyone is missing a black kitten that showed up in my yard about 3 days ago.
The kitty is super friendly and I’ve been feeding it and giving water in this god awful heat! I am wondering has anyone lost an all black cat ? (Nextdoor Lake View) - There sure are some funny bird moments captured on my Camera Bird Feeder.
This male Cardinal and female Ground Dove are frequent visitors, but never together. On this day it looks like they’re both trying to be friends,… (Nextdoor Ohara)
- Extended Stay America, Inc. posted a job opening for Housekeeper Part Time-101020 in Port Charlotte. Apply here.
- RDSolutions posted a job opening for Store Scanning Specialist in Port Charlotte. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Port Charlotte here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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