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"School Rankings Revealed: Is Your Child's School in the Top 10? Plus, Port Charlotte Business Spotlight and Breaking Out of Your Coffee Rut!"
"School Rankings Revealed: Is Your Child's School in the Top 10? Plus, Port Charlotte Business Spotlight and Breaking Out of Your Coffee Rut!"
"School Rankings Revealed: Is Your Child's School in the Top 10? Plus, Port Charlotte Business Spotlight and Breaking Out of Your Coffee Rut!"
Exciting News: School rankings are in! Plus, a spotlight on a local business, breaking out of your coffee rut, and essential Port Charlotte contacts all in one email! 🌟📚☕ #PortCharlotte #LocalNews
Dave Tunedan
Jul 26, 2025
Trivia Question❓What nautical landmark guided ships into Charlotte Harbor and led to the first removal in Southwest Florida history—yet was demolished before most local residents were born? Answer at the bottom of the newsletter |
(At least we're Number 10!) |
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Charlotte County Public Schools have achieved their highest rating in over ten years, earning a 'B' from the Florida Department of Education for 2024–2025 and coming within 0.25% of an 'A'.
This significant leap underscores dramatic gains in academic performance throughout the district.Nine local schools earned 'A' ratings—an 80% increase from last year—demonstrating strong progress and commitment to excellence.
Superintendent Mark Vianello praised students, teachers, staff, and parents, highlighting their dedication as the driving force behind this success.
He acknowledged that while one grade doesn't reveal every detail, the results spotlight the district’s core belief that every student can thrive.
Investments in instructional rigor, data-driven coaching, and student-centered learning have fueled this success, with schools like Deep Creek Elementary and L.A. Ainger Middle School leading the way.
The district now aims to build on these achievements as it looks ahead to the new academic year. Read More... |
So how did YOUR child's school perform? |
Full 2025 Charlotte County School Grades
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Port Charlotte Business Spotlight |
Are you in a "Coffee Rut"? You know..same place, same thing, same taste, another day? You won't find service like this at DD or buckStars! |
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Port Charlotte’s coffee lovers have a fresh, fun spot to fuel up: 7‑Brew Coffee, now open at the Town & Country Shopping Center (4265 Tamiami Trail). This new drive‑thru café officially welcomed guests in early 2025.
What makes 7‑Brew stand out is their no-mic, no-intercom, person-to-person service: friendly baristas take your order at the window and hand-deliver your drink—making it a warmer, more connected experience.
Their menu offers an astonishing variety: over 20,000 customizable drinks—from specialty coffees and energy drinks to smoothies and milkshakes, flavored with dozens of syrups and sauces, and offered with oat, almond, coconut, and regular milks.
To introduce themselves to Port Charlotte, 7-Brew orchestrated a community-friendly soft launch, offering 10,000 free drinks to local shoppers, neighbors, and nearby businesses. They've also created approximately 50 new local jobs, providing enthusiastic baristas and support staff with a platform to serve the community.
With its fast, approachable service model and seriously fun beverage options, 7‑Brew Coffee is making a name for itself in Port Charlotte’s café scene, making a name for itself in the "Grab n Go" world! |
Port Charlotte Photo of the Week |
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All the way from Dallas to take in such a beautiful sunset. We get this most every day, don't take these moments for granted.
This week's photo courtesy of Aaron Connelly
Do you have a photo that captures the spirit and beauty of Port Charlotte and would like yours to be featured in an upcoming edition? |
Essential Port Charlotte Phone Numbers & Links |
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Charlotte County has secured $8.2 million in state funding, marking a pivotal boost for local development and infrastructure.
Representative Danny Nix presented the ceremonial check, highlighting strong collaboration behind the award.
The funds will fuel major projects, including the widening of Harbor View Road in Port Charlotte — with construction slated for June 2025 — and significant upgrades to roads, stormwater management, and public spaces.
This investment signals renewed optimism, promising improved amenities, safer streets, and fresh opportunities for Charlotte County’s future. Read More... |
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💡 Answer to Trivia Question: The Charlotte Harbor Lighthouse
Yes, Charlotte Harbor once featured a Lighthouse, built in 1890 to help guide vessels into Punta Gorda’s railroad docks,and stood on iron pilings in the deeper channel of Charlotte Harbor. It was automated in 1918 and ultimately demolished in 1943, with its iron pilings removed as late as 1975—a rare case of a functional lighthouse entirely disappearing from local memory. |