The Daily Sun - Punta Gorda

09/16/2025

Venice's Scentsational Candles gets a big Walmart surprise

VENICE — As the president of Venice’s Scentsational Candles, JaNiece Cranmer thought Tuesday she was making yet another pitch to get her products in a store.

09/16/2025

NORTH PORT: 'You just have to take things one day at a time'

NORTH PORT — Chris Wilson, a resident of North Port who is heavily involved in the community, needs help paying for lofty medical bills.

09/16/2025

COLUMN: Get busy with the Englewood Chamber of Commerce

While September is often the slowest month of the year for many businesses in our community, the Englewood Chamber of Commerce is keeping the momentum going strong.

09/16/2025

COLUMN: Leadership Charlotte Class of 2026 revealed��

On Thursday, Sept. 11, at the Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center, the Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce held a special reception announcing the incoming Leadership Charlotte Class of 2026.

09/16/2025

COLUMN: Pardon for for asking about new Zaxbys, grocery stores

I had a sudden interest in youth sports this past week.

09/15/2025

COLUMN: Bowls, rolls and Englewood Eats

September’s the rotator cuff of shoulder season.

09/15/2025

Florida's plan to drop school vaccine rule won't start for 90 days, won't cover all diseases

Florida has a plan to drop school vaccine mandates. But it likely won’t take effect for 90 days and would include only chickenpox and a few others unless lawmakers decide

09/15/2025

Luncheon to feature speaker on domestic violence

CHARLOTTE HARBOR — In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October, two local nonprofit organizations have planned a luncheon with a nationally known speaker.

09/15/2025

🌊✨ It’s time to vote for your favorite FIERCE Woman on the Water! ✨🌊

These four incredible women have dedicated their lives, passions, and talents to the water — and now it’s your turn to help us celebrate their impact:

⚓ Karen Kelley – Building community and connection after moving to Florida.
⚓ Blair Morrow – Explorer, fossil diver, and educator inspired by the ocean’s mysteries.
⚓ Kate Rose – Marine scientist and Sea Grant Agent empowering citizen scientists.
⚓ Nicole Iadevaia – Director of Research & Restoration leading vital estuary projects.

💙 You can vote once a day at 👉 sunfiercewomen.com

🎉 Plus, join us at our first FIERCE event on 9/26 to celebrate our FIERCE women and so many more! Tickets available now at https://bit.ly/4obScdG

Let’s lift up these inspiring women and their unstoppable FIERCE spirit! 💪🌊

09/15/2025

A new home for Liberty: Iconic statue unveiled at AMVETS Post

NORTH PORT — One of the most iconic landmarks in North Port, a 200-pound, 8-feet-tall Statue of Liberty sculpture, was unveiled at AMVETS Post 2000 on Thursday night.

09/15/2025

WATERLINE: Tax breaks for guns, ammo teed up

TALLAHASSEE — J & J One Stop Gun Shop manager Todd Coward said his shop is taking a wait-and-see approach to a Florida sales-tax exemption and if it’ll add an

09/15/2025

Officials: Residential road to be extended, improving connectivity

NORTH PORT — Stockton Avenue, a residential road about a half-mile away from Cranberry Boulevard, will be extended to improve connectivity in the city.