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🌱 Port Charlotte neighbors describe terrifying close-range shooting on their street

Port Charlotte, Florida Patch AM: a 4 min read

Greetings Port Charlotte! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Port Charlotte neighbors describe terrifying close-range shooting on their street
  • What big beach and pier projects commissioners will decide in Port Charlotte
  • How a quiet Port Charlotte street turned into a shelter-in-place zone

Also on today's calendar: Elvis is back at the Tringali Park and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do they sing at a snowman's Birthday party? 🤔 (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.

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and windy, with a high of 84 and low of 70 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Windy; a p.m. shower or two, temps: high: 86, low: 70. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 86 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Death row survivor survives being shot at from close range (yoursun.com) — A Port Charlotte man who was once exonerated from Oklahoma’s death row survived being shot at multiple times by a neighbor across the street, with bullets striking his car and home but missing him and another resident. Neighbors describe a chaotic scene, praise the quick response from Charlotte County deputies, and say the incident has shaken their sense of safety in the community.
   

2. Beach renourishment, Ainger Pier on agenda (yoursun.com) — Charlotte County commissioners are meeting Tuesday morning at the Murdock Administration Building in Port Charlotte to vote on a $29 million Manasota Key beach renourishment contract, rebuilding Englewood’s Ainger Fishing Pier, and buying an amphibious rescue vehicle. These decisions could shape local beaches, fishing access, and emergency response, with funding drawn from state, federal, and county sources.
   

3. ‘You just run:' Charlotte County man shoots at neighbors with assault rifle (winknews.com) — A Port Charlotte neighborhood was ordered to shelter in place Sunday after deputies say a convicted felon fired an assault-style rifle at nearby residents before being arrested without injuries. Neighbors describe running for cover as bullets struck a car and gutter, and the sheriff says the man, who has a prior attempted murder conviction, is being held without bond ahead of a November 30 arraignment.
   

4. ATHLETES OF THE WEEK: Port Charlotte's Flaherty, Venice's Anselmi (tncontentexchange.com) — Port Charlotte football standout Caleb Flaherty has been named an Athlete of the Week after helping the Pirates blank Fort Myers 61-0 with an interception, forced fumble, and key tackle. The junior safety now has 29 tackles, multiple takeaways, and several pass breakups on the season, highlighting his growing impact on the local program.
   

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    Saturday October 31
  • Tammy Pescatelli →
    Visani Italian Steakhouse and Comedy Theater, 2400 Kings Hwy, Port Charlotte
    8:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hi Neighbors!
    We found this cute little lady wandering around Thorman. Anyone know where she belongs? (Nextdoor Gardens of Gulf Cove)
  • Hi neighbors!
    A friend of ours is looking for two paired kittens that might be ready for adoption soon. Just putting out some feelers to see if anyone has any… (Nextdoor Gulf Cove J)
  • Spencer's posted a job opening for Assistant Store Manager - Spirit in Port Charlotte. Apply here.
  • LongHorn Steakhouse posted a job opening for Bartender in Port Charlotte. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Port Charlotte here.

Ok Port Charlotte! 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: "What do they sing at a snowman's Birthday party?" — Freeze a jolly good fellow (Thank you Terri P. for sending it in!)
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