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Art auction to include award-winning student photos
Wed  Feb 22 2012 03:52PM
Art lovers, take notice. The upcoming Young Life Charlotte Harbor Art Auction will be a prime opportunity for collectors to snatch up artwork by some of the area’s greatest up-and-coming … Find out how to read more Online.
Cummings bids for elections supervisor post
Wed  Feb 22 2012 09:14AM
PUNTA GORDA — Citing a need to “restore integrity” to the Charlotte County Elections Supervisor’s Office, longtime former county commissioner Adam Cummings announced his candidacy for the office Tuesday. Cummings … Find out how to read more Online.
Authorities investigate shooting, slashing
Tue  Feb 21 2012 12:58PM
Charlotte County Sheriff’s detectives continue their investigations into two incidents, one a stabbing and the other a shooting early Saturday morning in Port Charlotte. Deputies responded to Peace River Regional … Find out how to read more Online.
Report: Man tried to cash refund check with fake license
Tue  Feb 21 2012 12:55PM
Charlotte County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a Deep Creek man for trying to pass a $9,659 tax refund check with a fake driver’s license at an Englewood business. This is the … Find out how to read more Online.
State, National and World News
Jurors get murder case of ex-Va. lacrosse player
Wed  Feb 22 2012 11:00AM
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Jurors in the murder trial of a former University of Virginia lacrosse player began deliberations Wednesday, deciding whether he battered his ex-girlfriend to death in a drunken, jealous rage or if his intent to simply talk … Find out how to read more Online.

Court says man responsible for campaign violations
Wed  Feb 22 2012 11:00AM
BRADENTON (AP) — A former business partner of State Rep. Vern Buchanan says he was responsible for improperly reimbursing employees for contributions they made to Buchanan’s congressional campaigns. The Bradenton Herald (http://bit.ly/xwBww6) reports a federal court in Jacksonville said Sam … Find out how to read more Online.

Citigroup ‘Defrauded’ Fannie, Freddie, Whistle-Blower Says
Wed  Feb 22 2012 11:00AM
NEW YORK — Citigroup, which last week admitted breaking FHA rules and paid a fine, also violated regulations for home loans sold to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, according to a whistle-blower’s complaint. The bank “defrauded, falsified information or misled … Find out how to read more Online.

Ex-NY Giant Carson says no to NJ bid for Congress
Wed  Feb 22 2012 11:00AM
ess TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Pro Football Hall of Fame linebacker Harry Carson has ruled out running for Congress as a Democrat in New Jersey. The 58-year-old retired New York Giant tells The Associated Press on Wednesday that he just … Find out how to read more Online.

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Getting a leg up
Wed  Feb 22 2012 12:22PM
Rehearsing for Dancing with the Charlotte Stars are Stacy Jones of Punta Gorda and her professional dance partner, Louis Brady, also from Punta Gorda. Stacy is the community relations director for Kays, Ponger and Uselton Funeral Home and is very … Find out how to read more Online.

Officials: Privatization not working
Wed  Feb 22 2012 09:14AM
MURDOCK — Two years ago, the Charlotte County Commission approved an outsourcing plan that resulted in the layoff of several part-time county custodians. Today, officials are rethinking the effectiveness of that move. “I’m a big fan of privatizing functions,” Commissioner … Find out how to read more Online.

Turtle trial ends in guilty verdict
Wed  Feb 22 2012 09:14AM
PUNTA GORDA — An Englewood woman was found guilty Tuesday of knowingly disturbing a loggerhead sea turtle nest, a third-degree felony. A six-member jury took less than an hour to convict 76-year-old Juanita Schultz. The loggerhead sea turtle is an … Find out how to read more Online.

Tennis with a Heart benefits homeless
Wed  Feb 22 2012 09:14AM
The ninth annual Tennis with a Heart tournament took place over the past two weekends at the Punta Gorda Club. Proceeds benefited the Charlotte County Homeless Coalition. Forty-nine matches took place last weekend and 85 matches took place this past … Find out how to read more Online.

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