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Blog: A responsible path forward for North Port’s budget

Published on March 23, 2026

Our recent City Commission budget workshop on March 13 centered on fiscal year 2026-2027 assumptions, financial projections and strategic priorities, and it came at a time when costs continue to rise faster than revenues. The challenge before us is not whether we plan carefully, but how we do it in a way that keeps North Port strong, affordable and prepared for the future.

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City offers several ways to get involved this budget season

Published on March 17, 2026

City Manager Jerome Fletcher presented an overview of the budget cycle at the March 13 Commission Workshop. Some highlights included applying DOGE to our budget, considering budget reductions and looking for ways to fund capital improvement projects.

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Commission on Ethics dismisses complaint against City Manager

Published on March 13, 2026

A complaint filed against City Manager Jerome Fletcher was dismissed by the Florida Commission on Ethics for lack of legal sufficiency this week.

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City launches North Port Engage hub to strengthen transparency

Published on March 12, 2026

The City is proud to announce the official launch of North Port Engage, a new online platform designed to provide residents with a centralized, transparent and interactive space to stay informed and engaged with City projects, initiatives and decision-making.

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Playground replacement project to begin at Pine Park on March 18

Published on March 12, 2026

The City of North Port Parks & Recreation Department will begin replacement work on the Pine Park playground on Wednesday, March 18. The project is part of the City’s ongoing Playground Replacement Program included in the five-year Capital Improvement Program.

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Blog: Why Our New Brand Matters

Published on March 10, 2026

As with any branding, city branding is simply the story a community chooses to tell about itself visually and verbally. It’s made up of our people, our past, our culture, our values and our aspirations for the future.

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Blog: Protecting services while planning for the future

Published on March 09, 2026

North Port’s budget discussions always return to a simple directive: we will deliver essential services to our residents and do so responsibly. This year, that means tightening our belts—not because our community has stopped growing, but because the cost of providing city services has been rising faster than the revenues that fund them.

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Turn old favorites into new discoveries at Book Swap

Published on March 06, 2026

Ready to refresh your shelves and pass along a favorite read? Join your neighbors at the upcoming Book Swap hosted by North Port Parks & Recreation.

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Nominations now open for North Port's Greenest Citizen

Published on March 02, 2026

The City of North Port is seeking nominations for its annual Greenest Citizen Award, which recognizes a North Port resident who has gone above and beyond to protect the environment by creating a more sustainable household or community.

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Blog: A Day in the Life of the City Clerk’s Office

Published on February 27, 2026

The Clerk is a Charter Officer, appointed directly by the City Commission. It’s one of three such positions written into the City Charter (along with City Manager and City Attorney) - that’s how important this role is.
So today, we’re taking you inside North Port City Hall for a “Day in the Life” of our City Clerk, Heather Faust, and her team.

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Blog: A responsible path forward for North Port’s budget

City offers several ways to get involved this budget season

Commission on Ethics dismisses complaint against City Manager

City launches North Port Engage hub to strengthen transparency

Playground replacement project to begin at Pine Park on March 18

Blog: Why Our New Brand Matters

Blog: Protecting services while planning for the future

Turn old favorites into new discoveries at Book Swap

Nominations now open for North Port's Greenest Citizen

Blog: A Day in the Life of the City Clerk’s Office

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