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SWFWMD extends water restrictions to Oct. 1

Published on June 30, 2026

The Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) recently voted to extend the district's Phase III watering restrictions through Oct. 1.

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Blog: Summer safety tips for North Port residents

Published on June 29, 2026

Summer in North Port means long days, warm nights and plenty of opportunities to enjoy our community — from the pool to the park. But with the heat comes some important safety reminders I want to share with all residents.

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City offices to close July 3 for Independence Day

Published on June 26, 2026

Please note City offices & facilities will be closed Friday, July 3, for Independence Day (observed).

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Traffic plan released for Freedom Festival at CoolToday Park

Published on June 26, 2026

The City of North Port have released the traffic plan for the annual Freedom Festival: Cheers to 250 Years, presented by Dragonfly Dental. The community celebration will take place Saturday, July 4, at CoolToday Park, 18800 W. Villages Pkwy., North Port, FL 34287, beginning at 6 p.m.

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Natural Resources & Environmental Resilience

Published on June 24, 2026

When storms bring heavy rain to North Port, most residents think about roads, swales and drainage systems, and for good reasons. But some of the City’s most powerful flood protection tools aren’t made of concrete or pipes. They’re natural.

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Blog: If property tax changes are coming, what will follow?

Published on June 17, 2026

The purpose of this column is not to advocate for or against the ballot measure to increase the state’s homestead exemption and lower property taxes for many residents. Our responsibility as local government is to ensure our residents understand what those changes could mean for the services they rely on every day. We must start talking about a plan s

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Registration now open for 2026 Adult Basketball League

Published on June 15, 2026

North Port Parks & Recreation Department is now accepting team registrations for the 2026 Adult Basketball League season.

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City offices to close June 19 in observance of Juneteenth

Published on June 12, 2026

Please note that City offices & facilities, including the George Mullen Activity Center and Morgan Family Community Center, will be closed Friday, June 19, for the federal Juneteenth holiday.

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North Port wins international Gold Hermes Creative Award

Published on June 05, 2026

The City of North Port has been awarded a Gold Hermes Creative Award for its video, “The Work That Moves Us,” earning international recognition for excellence in public sector storytelling.

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Get the facts about the property tax amendment

Published on June 03, 2026

A proposed constitutional amendment on the Nov. 3 general election ballot in Florida could change how property taxes are applied to homesteads and how local government services are funded. Here's some information about what that means for you and your North Port city services.

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News Stories

SWFWMD extends water restrictions to Oct. 1

Blog: Summer safety tips for North Port residents

City offices to close July 3 for Independence Day

Traffic plan released for Freedom Festival at CoolToday Park

Natural Resources & Environmental Resilience

Blog: If property tax changes are coming, what will follow?

Registration now open for 2026 Adult Basketball League

City offices to close June 19 in observance of Juneteenth

North Port wins international Gold Hermes Creative Award

Get the facts about the property tax amendment

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