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Comprehensive News Feed for North Port, FL.

Results 1 - 20 of 1,706 in North Port, FL

  1. Condo sales in region swoonRead the original story

    1 hr ago | HeraldTribune.com

    ... from the single-family home market, which has seen sales increases for the past three months. In Charlotte County-North Port, there were only 18 condo sales in June, a 42 percent drop from 31 a year ago. Though the small numbers of sales make the ...

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    Related Topix: Real Estate, Deerfield Beach, FL, Charlotte County, FL, Sarasota Metro, Housing

  2. Condo sales in region swoonRead the original story

    11 hrs ago | HeraldTribune.com

    ... from the single-family home market, which has seen sales increases for the past three months. In Charlotte County-North Port, there were only 18 condo sales in June, a 42 percent drop from 31 a year ago. Though the small numbers of sales make the ...

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    Related Topix: Real Estate, Deerfield Beach, FL, Charlotte County, FL, Sarasota Metro, Housing

  3. Family calling hit and run accident, a murderRead the original story

    20 hrs ago | WINK-TV Fort Myers

    The family of a North Port man killed by a hit and run driver says it was not an accident.

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  4. Veteran says wife targeted by high pressure saleRead the original story

    20 hrs ago | WINK-TV Fort Myers

    ... the water purification system was an unwanted homecoming present. "Originally my wife thought that the city of North Port was giving out samples so people could check their water," Meyers explained. The samples were actually part of a sales pitch. ...

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  5. Election offices to be open late on Monday

    Yesterday | HeraldTribune.com

    ... Blvd.; in Venice at the Robert L. Anderson Administration Center, 4000 Tamiami Trail S., Room 114; and in North Port at Biscayne Plaza, 13640 Tamiami Trail. Voter registration forms can be obtained on the Internet at srqelections.com or at area ...

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    Related Topix: Sarasota Metro, Sarasota, FL, Venice, FL

  6. Manatee news briefs: Duette landfill plan moves forwardRead the original story

    Yesterday | HeraldTribune.com

    ... Blvd.; in Venice at the Robert L. Anderson Administration Center, 4000 Tamiami Trail S., Room 114; and in North Port at Biscayne Plaza, 13640 Tamiami Trail. Voter registration forms can be obtained on the Internet at srqelections.com or at area ...

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  7. Arrests for July 24Read the original story

    Thursday | Iowa City Press-Citizen

    Iowa City John Bior Deng, 25, was arrested for criminal trespass and public intoxication at 2:14 a.m. Tuesday, Jul.

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  8. Florida Mom Denise Lee Dead Because of 911 IncompetenceRead the original story

    Apr 11, 2008 | About.com

    Don't bother to call 911 for help in North Port, Florida, because nobody will respond, even if you're being kidnapped.

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  9. County allots funds for 2 trail bridgesRead the original story

    Thursday | HeraldTribune.com

    ... projects, but the county decided to spend interest revenue from a $27 million sale of tax-delinquent lots in North Port. The county has applied for a building permit from the Army Corps of Engineers. Construction on the bridges over Dona Bay and ...

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  10. Sarasota County projects move forwardRead the original story

    Thursday | HeraldTribune.com

    Plans to build new bathrooms at Caspersen, Manasota and South Lido beaches, expand subsidized health services for 11,000 more people in North Port and renovate Englewood's Elsie Quirk Library all moved forward ...

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  11. Botched 911 Calls Blamed in Woman's DeathRead the original story

    Wednesday Jul 23 | ABC News

    ... son, Adam. Despite being so young, Denise and Nathan were making things work. Denise stayed at their home in North Port, Fla., with the kids while Nathan worked hard to support his family. "We had two beautiful kids and were just, you know, just ...

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  12. Suspect in the kidnapping of Denise Lee faces murder charge

    Thursday | WFTS

    The arrest affidavit confirms that Michael King will be charged with murder in addition to the kidnapping charges. North Port Police continue to search the area for more evidence after Denise Amber Lee's body was found Sunday near Toledo Blade Road ...

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  13. Sarasota County faces empty classesRead the original story

    Wednesday | HeraldTribune.com

    ... lower enrollment is being driven in part by about 550 students who signed up to attend a new charter school in North Port. Most of the rest likely moved out of the area because of the poor economy. And administrators acknowledge they may not have ...

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  14. Special sheds new light on Denise Amber Lee storyRead the original story

    Wednesday | WWSB

    ... without evidence, that he could do something like that." But according to DNA results, evidence taken from King's North Port home indicates both blood and semen stains on a blanket could be those of King and Lee. Robb says toward to the end of their ...

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  15. Sarasota County fast-tracks construction projectsRead the original story

    Wednesday | HeraldTribune.com

    ... Caspersen Beach, Manasota Beach and South Lido Beach, expand subsidized heath services for 11,000 more people in North Port and renovate Englewood's Elsie Quirk Library all moved forward Wednesday. The projects will be funded through the ...

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  16. Body Identified as That of Missing Florida MomRead the original story

    Jan 20, 2008 | Fox News

    ... King after Lee made a secret 911 call using his phone. In the recording, Lee is heard saying, "Please let me go," North Port Police Captain Robert Estrada said. Police say they also found blonde hair and a woman's ring in his car, MyFoxTampaBay.com ...

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  17. County and city to discuss River RoadRead the original story

    Wednesday | HeraldTribune.com

    North Port asked Sarasota County in March to spend $8 million in city-collected impact fees to widen the busy River Road-U.S. 41 intersection.

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  18. Police briefs: Man with memory loss missing from centerRead the original story

    Wednesday | HeraldTribune.com

    ... Sheriff's report. The cost to repair the holes is estimated at $250. Man, 32, is accused of molesting girl, 4 NORTH PORT -- Christopher Lee Powell, 32, of the 2900 block of Billberry Street, has been charged with felony sexual battery of a child ...

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  19. Fitch Rates North Port, Florida's Utility System Revs 'A-'Read the original story

    Wednesday | Business Wire

    Fitch assigns an 'A-' rating to North Port, Florida's approximately $19.7 million utility system revenue bonds series 2008.

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  20. Leaving North Port - North Port, Florida, United StatesRead the original story

    Wednesday Jul 23 | TravelPod.com Recent Updates

    We stopped at the 7-11 on the corner of Price and Sumter to get gas and a quick breakfast, then headed out to I-75 North.

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