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Promenades at Parkside owner reveals plans during wrecking ceremony

June 25th, 2024

Charlotte County Commissioner Joe Tiseo is used to shoveling dirt during groundbreaking ceremonies. However, on June 21, he wielded a sledgehammer during the wrecking and...
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Making way for something new – Promenades by Parkside prepares to demolish entry building for new walkable entry

June 24th, 2024

PORT CHARLOTTE — Promenades at Parkside is knocking down walls to make something new. Rather than have a “groundbreaking” ceremony...
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Promenades at Parkside to become Port Charlotte’s ‘downtown’

June 21st, 2024

After years of planning, the start of Port Charlotte’s new downtown begins June 21, when part of Promenades Mall, 3280...
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Gulfshore Business: Punta Gorda City Council approves two developments

June 10th, 2024

Despite two Punta Gorda City Council members citing a lack of commercial development being planned in the area of Jones Loop Road, Council adopted final plat plans for the Seagrass...
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New Supply Chain and Logistics Management Programs at FSW to Meet SWFL Workforce Demand

May 30th, 2024

MAY 22, 2024 – PUNTA GORDA, FLA — Florida SouthWestern State College’s (FSW) School of Business and Technology will launch two...
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New construction, business growth continues near Punta Gorda Airport

May 22nd, 2024

Development surrounding the Punta Gorda Airport continues to grow with 2.5 million square feet already developed and 1.5 million square feet planned, according to Charlotte...
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Economic Development Director Dave Gammon – Punta Gorda Chamber Networking Luncheon

May 6th, 2024

Chamber Networking Luncheon-Bella Napoli Date: May 29, 2024 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM EDT Website: http://www.puntagordachamber.com Event Description: Join us for our Chamber Networking...
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5th Fastest Growing Region

April 22nd, 2024

Did you know Charlotte County was ranked the 5th fastest growing regional in the country last year? Watch this video...
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Report: Florida manufacturing is booming, rivals tourism

April 16th, 2024

Florida ranks 10th in the U.S. for manufacturing employment, and the industry is poised for growth, according to the 2023...
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Amanda Benton Earns Certified Economic Developer Designation from International Economic Development Council

April 1st, 2024

Port Charlotte, FL – Amanda Benton, MBA, CEcD, Economic Development Programs Manager at Charlotte County Economic Development, has earned the...
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