@citizenptnewsfl.bsky.socialThe Punta Gorda City Council has postponed a crucial decision on AdventHealth's hospital parking variance, prompting a reevaluation of medical facility parking regulations.
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@citizenptnewsfl.bsky.socialPunta Gorda is set to enhance fire safety with a $2.4 million FEMA grant that will add nine firefighters, boosting response times and efficiency on the front lines!
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@citizenptnewsfl.bsky.socialPunta Gorda faces significant water challenges as reservoir levels drop and drought conditions persist, prompting extended restrictions until March 2027.
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@citizenptnewsfl.bsky.socialThe Punta Gorda City Code Enforcement Board has ordered urgent repairs to the Harbor Inn Resort's unsafe Harbor Walk fencing, raising public safety concerns and setting a strict 30-day deadline.
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@citizenptnewsfl.bsky.socialA Punta Gorda property has been ordered to comply with city codes within 60 days, revealing a troubling history of disrepair and legal challenges for its new owner.
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@citizenptnewsfl.bsky.socialPunta Gorda's City Code Enforcement Board has slapped a staggering $49,800 fine on a noncompliant property, with escalating daily charges still in effect!
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@citizenptnewsfl.bsky.socialThe Federal Reserve's recent interest rate hike is shaking up the investment landscape, prompting trustees to consider a shift towards active bond management to enhance returns.
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@citizenptnewsfl.bsky.socialThe pension board is considering a vital cybersecurity review that could save thousands, but will they choose FoxPoint or explore other options?
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@citizenptnewsfl.bsky.socialTrustees are set to explore a potential shift in pension calculations that could impact retiree payouts, but the city will foot the bill for the study.
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@citizenptnewsfl.bsky.socialTrustees in Punta Gorda are considering a one-time $1,000 payment to retirees, but they’ve decided to delay the decision until December to gather more information.
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@citizenptnewsfl.bsky.socialResidents of Punta Gorda are rallying for the city council to take action against the looming threat of hyperscale data centers and phosphate mining that could jeopardize their precious groundwater supply.
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@citizenptnewsfl.bsky.socialBoaters in Alligator Creek are facing a troubling tide as complaints rise about vessels running aground in dangerously shallow waters.
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@citizenptnewsfl.bsky.socialResidents of Punta Gorda are rallying for urgent action to protect vital water resources from high-consumption users, urging the council to adopt new ordinances based on Senate Bill 484.
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@citizenptnewsfl.bsky.socialBoaters are sounding the alarm as Alligator Creek becomes perilously shallow, with water levels at times not even reaching knee depth, putting their vessels at risk.
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