North Port Magazine

09/14/2024

Heads up!

There will be a lane closure on Price Blvd. between Creek Nine Drive & the Myakkahatchee Creek on both Monday, Sept. 16 and Tuesday, Sept. 17. Our teams will be repainting the Heron Creek pedestrian bridge over Price Blvd.

The lane will be closed from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on both days. Staff will have flags to assist with directing traffic.

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08/24/2024

08/21/2024

NPFD crews on scene in the area of Savia St. and Targee Ave for a vehicle stuck in flood waters. Brush Truck 81 is assisting vehicle occupants.

Flood waters are high in certain areas around South Salford & Price Blvd. North Port Police Department is working on barricades to close flooded sections down. NPFD will staff High Water vehicles and patrol the affected areas overnight. Please be careful if driving through that area or choose an alternate route of travel.

08/03/2024

SARASOTA NATIVE TAKES BRONZE 🥉 Emma Weyant scored another swimming medal for Team USA when she touched in 4:34.93 for the women's 400-meter individual medley. https://www.wtsp.com/article/sports/olympics/sarasota-woman-bronze-medal-paris-olympics/67-ef62ee84-ada4-4f4e-865e-37af228c58ce

08/03/2024

07/30/2024

Welcome to the first edition of our "Commercial Development Spotlight," where we highlight key projects shaping North Port's future!

Our ongoing development efforts are bringing local jobs to our workforce, strengthening our city's tax base and enhancing the quality of life for our residents.

Here are some highlights:

🚧 Permitting Phase:
🔹 Sarasota Memorial Hospital (SMH) plans a 15,000 sq. ft. emergency care facility in Wellen Park, with potential for a 300,000 sq. ft., 150-bed acute-care hospital. 🏥 At Sumter Blvd & I-75: SMH is planning for a 350,000 sq. ft. hospital with 200 acute care beds, 35-bed emergency department, and a 24-bed observational unit.

🚀 Under Construction:
🔹 Heron Creek Place, Phase II: Over nine acres of commercial frontage along Sumter Blvd.
🔹 Acadia Behavioral Health: 144-bed hospital on East Price Blvd, opening later this year. 🏨
🔹 North Port Business Park, Phase II: 535,800 sq. ft. of flex warehouse and light industrial space on Toledo Blade Blvd & I-75.
🔹 Wellen Park: 11,300 sq. ft. free-standing emergency room by HCA Florida Englewood, opening spring 2025. 🏗️
🔹 Cocoplum: Adding a 5,031 sq. ft. Bath & Body Works on U.S. 41.

📈 Permitting Numbers so far in FY 2023-24:
🔹 Residential Permits: 1,622
🔹 Commercial Permits: 40

Visit our city's current development map to view more projects and stay tuned for updates, as we continue to spotlight the growth and development that make North Port a thriving and dynamic community.

🔗 DevelopNorthPortFL.gov/Site-Selection.

07/16/2024

Once in a lifetime shot

07/11/2024

Crews are on scene of a vehicle fire at Yorkshire involving a side by side. No injuries to occupants or fire personnel. Access to fire was limited to brush fire truck access only. Fire out at this time. Crews are busy mopping up.
Stay safe out there!

07/08/2024

🏡 Great news, Florida homeowners! The My Safe Florida Home program is back.

Their grant application portal is open with a focus on helping seniors and low-income homeowners first. Here's how it can possibly help you:

✅ Free home inspections
✅ Grants up to $10,000 for storm-proofing your home
✅ Potential insurance savings through mitigation discounts

Don't miss out on this opportunity to protect your home and save money! Check out the application timeline and see if you qualify:

July 1-15: Low-income homeowners 60+
July 16-30: Low-income homeowners (any age)
July 31-Aug 14: Moderate-income homeowners 60+
Aug 15-30: Moderate-income homeowners (any age)
Aug 31: All other eligible Florida homeowners

Visit MySafeFLHome.com for more info and to apply.

06/20/2024

NPFR, North Port Police Departmentre on scene of an MVC at Oasis neighborhood pool in Wellen Park. Currently no injuries.
Stay safe out there.

06/11/2024

Shining eyes of alligators at dusk
Myakka River State Park, Florida

06/02/2024

The 2024 Disaster Preparedness Sales tax Holiday goes into effect June 1. It's never too early to start preparing for a storm, so stock up while these items are tax-free! The holiday runs until June 14. Find a list of qualifying items at FloridaRevenue.com/DisasterPrep.

06/01/2024

05/25/2024

BIG FLORIDA LIZARD! 🦎👀 This massive 6 ft long monitor lizard spotted in North Port was so big drivers passing by thought it was a gator initially. Water monitors are not native to Florida. Credit: Renee Aland

05/12/2024

From North Port Florida last night. From Mina Bo

05/11/2024

05/11/2024

05/10/2024

😍 The Perfect Mother's Day Gift! 🎁
Right now, we are offering 50% off all in stock White Signature Chairs & Sandstone Signature Chaises!
Stop by our showroom at 620 Cypress Ave. Venice!

05/02/2024

🌟 Exciting News 🌟 We're thrilled to welcome 26 new businesses to North Port, all opening their doors in April 2024!

🎉 This tremendous growth speaks volumes about the economic opportunity and health of our flourishing City.

🏢 Because it's National Small Business Week, it's extra special to see our local business community thriving. We'd like to take this time to recognize the critical contributions of our small business owners. 🌱

👋 Join us in embracing and supporting our new entrepreneurs, who bring fresh energy and innovation to our City! 👋

⦿ Blessed Electric
⦿ Bontrager Painting Services
⦿ Bryon C. Clemons Painting
⦿ Cimmino Development
⦿ Classique Concierge Home Health Care
⦿ Coastal County Aluminium
⦿ Dalex, LLC
⦿ Epoxy Store and More North Port
⦿ Falcon Sky
⦿ Hands-On Auto Detailing L.L.C
⦿ Hauser Home Solutions
⦿ Heiber Home Services
⦿ Lachman Corp.
⦿ Lynn Forgey
⦿ M1S, LLC
⦿ McCrory's Sunny Hill Nursery, d.b.a. GrowHealthy
⦿ Mobile Home Depot, Inc. - C Corporation
⦿ Nina Nicola Evangelista
⦿ Premier Floors Custom Concrete Coatings
⦿ R&M Exchange, LLC
⦿ Rainbow Financial Consulting
⦿ Studio 51 Barbershop North Port
⦿ Sweet Baby Bliss Portraits
⦿ SWFL Premier Pool Services
⦿ Thomas Kante, LLC
⦿ Turf Enough Lawn Mowing & Landscaping Inc

04/29/2024