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HOW SOCIAL MEDIA CLONING SCAMS WORK Cloning accounts, also known as duplicate or copycat accounts, is not new, but the problem persists for a simple reason: Fake accounts are effective and easy to create. Scammers simply copy your name, photo, and personal information to create an account that appears to be yours. Next, they scan […]

The Charlotte County Traveling Library has now updated its hours and will continue visiting the Burnt Store Lakes Property Owners Association Community Room at Turtle Crossing Plaza on the first Thursday of each month from 3:30 to 5 p.m. This free, public outreach service brings the library directly to our community—an excellent resource for anyone […]

Last month I awoke to a parade of large trucks carrying what looked like an erector set, an old-fashioned furnace with several flexible arms, and huge box truck that contained what looked like the largest roll of toilet paper I have ever seen! Then a huge crane truck showed up. Everything was parked along my […]

FLORIDA PRODUCES MORE CITRUS FRUITS THAN ANY OTHER STATE IN AMERICA One of the most interesting facts about Florida is that the state produces more than 70% of all the oranges in the U.S. However, this production has been declining due to hurricane winds and diseases in recent years, and, unfortunately, these famous groves are […]

HONEY NEVER EXPIRES! As long as honey is sealed and stored properly, it can last an eternity. This is because the combo of honey’s low water content, high acidity, and antibacterial properties keep it from spoiling. Maybe that’s why modern archaeologists have discovered pots of edible honey in ancient Egyptian tombs, according to the book, […]

INDOOR ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW Date and Time: Saturday, Jan. 3 and Sunday, Jan. 4, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Website: https://www.charlotteharborecc.com/events/2020/indoor-arts–crafts-show Description: Two days of arts and crafts with over 120 vendors Location: Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center, 75 Taylor Street, Punta Gorda Fees/Admission: FREE Entry SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WOOD ART EXPO AND COMPETITION […]

Six Single-Family Home Applications were reviewed by ARC in October. Three were recommended for approval. One was held for additional information and two were rejected. Eleven other applications were reviewed. Seven were recommended for approval, two were rejected, and two were held for additional information. Effective October 30, 2025, there were 52 new homes in […]