What makes a community thrive isn’t just the roads, buildings or services; it’s the people who live here and the care they show for one another. Every day, North Port is shaped by citizens who go above and beyond, often without recognition. Whether it’s a neighbor who checks in on the elderly, a volunteer who serves meals to those in need, someone who mows their neighbors' lawns or even the person who rescued a cat stuck in a tree, these are the stories that make our city stronger, kinder and more connected.
Congratulations to the first winners of the Citizen Hero Award!
2025 Citizen Hero: Olivia Zamora
2025 Citizen Hero Runner-Up: Carmine Miranda