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Two plain tables keep company with two chairs and a fax machine in the front reception area of Nancy Detert's campaign office, but most of the rooms are empty.

When introducing his employees, Mike Grant likes to point out how long they have worked for him.

Patriotism is more than a holiday thing for some Southwest Floridians. Some have been helping troops overseas all year.

Published Sunday, June 22, 2008 at 4:30 a.m. Last updated Sunday, June 22, 2008 at 3:12 a.m. Englewood defies definition.

Published Friday, June 20, 2008 at 4:30 a.m. Last updated Friday, June 20, 2008 at 1:41 a.m. Robert Lugiewicz didn't know how many anglers to expect in Fishin' Frank's bi-annual Shark, Sailcat and Stingray ...

Published Friday, May 30, 2008 at 4:30 a.m. Last updated Friday, May 30, 2008 at 11:01 p.m. Reports indicate sharks are plentiful throughout Charlotte Harbor and surrounding waters.

Published Monday, May 26, 2008 at 4:30 a.m. Last updated Monday, May 26, 2008 at 3:53 a.m. Cape Cod newspapers and Internet sites are all abuzz about a Harwich Port businessman who allegedly embezzled as much ...

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This weekend, The Coast Guard along with other local agencies are holding out hope, but have not found a 67-year-old missing scuba diver.

Looking for any living descendants of Orpha Turner; Born: 22 May 1902, Harlan County, KY, Died: 12 July 1970, Placida, Charlotte County, FL and Evelyn Doss, Born: 14 Feb. via Cousinconnect.com

“We have always had fires around here and they usually burn themselves out, so why do we need a fire department?”

The Englewood Area Fire Control District is celebrating the 25th year of their incorporation. via North Port Sun

Matlacha was a surprise. But then most things here on the southwest coast were a surprise. via South Florida Sun-Sentinel

“Should any employee see Jim Dossett from Growth Management on county property, they are to contact Security or the Sheriff's Office immediately.”

A threat allegedly issued by a prominent Charlotte County employee caused a scare at the Murdock Administration Center Thursday, numerous officials confirmed to the Sun . via North Port Sun

“It wasn't so much the organization that helped”

The Seafood Festival is a reminder to Willie Vickers of what Englewood used to be -- and what it still is. via North Port Sun

“We're supposed to be about equality.”

New code would give power to 'bureaucrats,' Cummings says Charlotte County staffers have proposed a new code for approving planned developments that would give the plan reviewers the flexibility to negotiate to ... via North Port Sun

“They weren't getting any big trout near Whidden”

You can't blame Dwayne French and Angel Torres for not wanting to reveal too much information about their hot spots. via HeraldTribune.com

“You might say I started learning the business in the first and second grades”

Years ago it was highly unusual to find a woman working for a fish house, much less running one, as did Eunice Albritton. via North Port Sun

Build it cheap; they will come Parrish With a stalled housing market showing little sign of recovery, luxury home builder Pat Neal is moving into the low-cost market by offering $123,000 homes. via HeraldTribune.com

“Unfortunately though, over time, now the department deemed it unsuccessful because it, in their opinion, resulted in erosion of the beach.”

An experimental erosion control project on Stump Pass Beach is causing so much damage to the shoreline that state regulators have ordered its removal. via HeraldTribune.com

A Port Charlotte man was arrested Friday and charged with drug trafficking after a traffic stop in Englewood. via North Port Sun