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November
City Commission meeting to be re-broadcast Nov. 30
Solid waste collection schedule for Thanksgiving
City opens bulk waste drop-off center
Assistant Public Works Director
City launches new website
New Domestic Abuse Intervention Program Supervisor
Fry that turkey safely

October
City's TV Show Looks At '04 Hurricane Season
Harvest Fair Set For Saturday (October 9th) At Mullen Center
Class Offered Here For Disaster Assistance Volunteers
September 27 Commission Meeting To Be Broadcast Two More Times
Fire Station 83 Now Open

September
Barring Weather Complications, Biscayne Dr. Work Should Be Completed By Tuesday 
New Bulk Waste Collection Procedure Starts Oct. 1
Commission To Proclaim Oct. 3-9 Fire Prevention Week
Greenwood Avenue Road Closings Begin Tomorrow (Wed, Sept 22)
Make Your Voices Heard!        (Click Here for .pdf Adobe Acrobat Format)
Nominees Needed For City Awards Program
Residents Asked To Prepare Yard Waste Bulk Items Properly
North Port 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony Cancelled
Local Organizations To Host "Family Violence: Not In My Backyard"
One Water Distribution Station Still Open
Solid Waste Collection Schedules For The Labor Day Holiday
Police Department Adds Second Public Information Number
Freestyle Bicycle Riding Area A Possibility At Highland Ridge Park
Sarasota County Hurricane Shelter Openings Follow A Plan

August
Volunteers Needed To Assist U.S. Army Corps Of Engineers
No Recycling Pickup Until September 8th
Yard Waste Preparation Rules Back In Effect
North Port Aquatic Center To Reopen
Biscayne Blvd. To Be Closed Between Dorothy And Agress
Storm Debris Drop-Off Locations Close; Regular Curbside Pickup Resumes;
Except for Recyclables
*Important* Health Department Cautions For Mold
Removal Of Roll Off Containers For Household Garbage And Yard Waste
*Important*Health Department News Releases Due to Hurricane Charley Aftermath
Storm Debris, Garbage Disposal Sites To Close
North Port Hurricane Charley Helpline Discontinued
Water Distribution Stations In North Port
Recycling Pickup Suspended Through September 8
City Opens More Storm Debris Drop-Off Sites
City Hall Closure Due To  Hurricane
Solid Waste Services Suspended Friday Due To Hurricane Preparedness
September 11 Events To Celebrate Heroes & Unity
City Swimming Pool May Open Friday Afternoon
North Port Gets Nationwide Exposure During Enterprise Florida Mission to Canada
National Night Out Monday at North Port High School

July
Drainage Work To Close Portions of Hillsborough Blvd.
Doctors, Nurses & Volunteers Needed at N.P. Health & Family Services Center
North Port Pool Temporarily Closed
Skateboard Contest To Be Held July 31
City Manager Named 'Person to Watch'  By Regional Magazine
Bullard/Herbison Utility Work To Affect 5 Households
North Port, Jacaranda Library Renovations On Road To Completion
County Commission Meeting Scheduled For North Port Commission Chambers
Hospital Campaign Video To Be Played At Monday Commission Meeting
Resurfacing Project Moves On To Price Boulevard
Water Service To Be Shut Off On Grobe Street
July 12-16 Is Final Qualifying Period For Commission Candidates
Just 30 Days Until School Resumes - Get School Shots Now
Four New Companies Choose North Port
Monday Solid Waste Pickup Schedule Changes
Street Repaving Schedule for July 6-9
SCAT Alters Venice-North Port Routes And Other Bus Services

June
Water Service To Be Shut Off On Grobe Street
Road Resurfacing Program Moves To Jacaranda Ave. Area
Bullard/Herbison Intersection To Close For Drainage Work
June 14 City Commission Meeting to be Replayed June 28
City Honors Hospital Campaign Participants
City To Begin Resurfacing Streets Monday
Portobello/Grobe Drainage Work Marks Beginning of Major Biscayne Gardens Project
Avoid Unsafe Fireworks:  Attend City's July 4th Celebration
North Port Library To Close June 10 - June28  ( in Adobe .pdf format)
Stork Dedicates Fire Rescue District's New Ambulance

May
Community Emergency Response Team Training Scheduled
North Port Library Youth Services Temporarily Move To Al Goll Center
Commercial Solid Waste Pickup Delayed
Monday Is Deadline For Returning City Survey Forms
Community Involvement Sought For July 4th 'North Port Freedom Festival'
CPR Classes Still Open
Library Construction Affects Cooperative Extension Outreach Services
Wednesday Is 'City Government Day' for North Port 4th & 5th Graders
North Port Library Implements New Hours To Expedite Construction
City To Mark National Emergency Medical Services Week
City To Continue Bulk Pickup Today (05/07/04)
Solid Waste Division Expands Office Hours
Take Lightning Seriously, Fire Rescue  District Urges
Solid Waste Division Offices Located On West Price Blvd.
North Port Representative Needed For County-Wide Housing Committee
North Port Names New City Engineer

April
Sunday Basketball Clinic Offered In North Port
City Seeks Help Naming Public Facilities
North Port Economic Development Forum Is Tomorrow
North Port Has New Police Chief
Annual North Port Citizen Survey In Mail Soon
City To Use Internet To Auction Surplus Property
Skateboard Contest Set for This Saturday, April 17th
Offer Of Appointment For Chief Of Police Position
Chief of Police Expanded Selection Process

March
City Manager Mark Roath Picked As 'Person To Watch' By Florida Trend Magazine
Support Services? Risk Management? Watch North Port Presents to Find Out What They Mean
Fire Department Will Change North Port Residents' Smoke Alarm Batteries Free
How To Use City's Bulk Waste Pickup Service
North Port Volunteers Needed For Emergency Response Team
Friday Groundbreaking Set For New City Hall & Police Station
Kirkman Appointed Interim City Engineer
Fordyce Criminal & Administrative Allegations Unsubstantiated
City Asks For Public's Help Selecting Next Police Chief
Delayed Nansen Lane Roadwork Begins Monday
Solid Waste Pickup Extended Through Saturday
Hillsborough Blvd. Reconstruction Begins
Nansen Lane Closed For Repairs Starting Friday, March 5

February
TV Show Features Assistant City Manager, Engineering Director
Water To Be Shut Off Monday For Cranberry School Area Residents
North Port Business Appreciation Breakfast is February 24
Public Meeting Set For Sumter Blvd Road Project
'Boil' Water Advisory Issued For Cranberry Blvd. Area
I-75 Lanes Are Open
I-75 Southbound Lanes Will Be Reopened
Firefighter Waligora Promoted To Lieutenant
Limited Two-Way Traffic Flow Restored On I-75
DOT Restores Limited Southbound Traffic Flow On I-75
Florida Department of Transportation Update on Status of I-75 & Sumter Exit 182
North Port Performing Arts Center Gets Website
Video Replay of City Commission Meeting Airs This Friday
DOT Announces Detour Around Sumter Blvd. I-75 Interchange
North Port Water Supply Safe Following I-75 Tanker Accident

January
Yard Waste Collection Delayed
Fire District Offers Free Basic CPR Training
Off-Highway Vehicles Committee To Meet Feb. 4th
North Port Hospital Campaign Featured On City's TV Show
North Port 'Prom Night Tragedy' Enactment Best In State
City Commission TV Schedule Announced
Skate Park featured on Channel 3 tonight at 8 p.m.
Powder Puff Football League Meeting Scheduled For January 27
North Port Economic Development Effort Gets Airborn
Assistant City Manager Looks Forward To Challenges, Community Service
City Commission on TV Beginning January 12
City Officials To Request Voting Membership On Water Supply Authority Board
City Commissioners Sit In On Senate Annexation Hearing
City Manager Appoints Support Services Director