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1035 North Race St.
North Port, Florida 34286
Ph: (941) 423-2055
Fax: (941) 423-2707
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NORTH PORT,
FLORIDA
Incorporated in
1959, the city was originally called
North Port Charlotte. Starting with only 23 residents, the
growth has been phenomenal over the past 48 years, especially
the last 7 years.
People flocked to the area in large numbers even though
it was necessary, in the early years, to travel to nearby
Venice or Port Charlotte for food, clothing, banks
and other consumer goods and services.
    
In a relatively
short time,
North Port’s population grew to over 2,500.
North Port is now 48 years old and it has a population of
approximately 50,000.
Strategically located near the rapidly growing west coast
of Florida, North Port is between Naples and Tampa. Closer
large cities being Sarasota and Ft. Myers and still in wonderful
Sarasota County U.S. 41 passes through the center of town while
I-75 is close by with two exists located in North Port, with a
third exit just to the north of North Port
Though still a small
town,
North Port is an extremely active community.
In addition to the activities of the performing arts groups; the
Chamber, schools, churches and local service groups and
organizations hold a variety of events throughout the year.
North Port has an unspoiled natural environment where wildlife
flourishes among 95 miles of freshwater canals. North Port
is also the only city in Florida that contains a state forest
(Myakka State Forest) within its corporate boundaries.
North Port offers a multitude of recreational opportunities such
as golfing, fishing, horseback riding and canoeing.
Click
= to see North Port's Web Site.
Click
= to see "My North Port" Web Site and a
wonderful video on our city.
Click = to see North Port's
Chamber of Commerce Home Page.
WEATHER:
North Port
enjoys many sunny, balmy days perfect for the beach.
Although the city is located inland, the weather is still
influenced by close proximity to the Gulf of Mexico. The
annual average temperature of 76 degrees makes year-round living
pleasurable. The average temperature during the winter
months is 63 degrees, while the summertime average rises to 82
degrees.
EDUCATION:
New schools include North Port High School,
Heron Creek Middle, Cranberry and Lamarque Elementary schools,
in addition to Glenallen and Toledo Blade Elementary schools.
North Port is served by a top-notch public school system, a
community college less than 5 miles away and three four- year
institutions with a 60-mile radius.
SHOPPING:
Recent business
to open include: Super Wal-Mart, Home Depot, Lowes, Publix, Beef
O-Brady’s, Applebees, storage and car care services, Sonic,
pharmacies and much more to come.
IMPORTANT
TELEPHONE NUMBERS:
Sarasota County Emergency Management: 941-861-5000
Emergency: 911
Non- Emergency: 941-316-1201
American Red Cross – Sarasota:
941-379-9300
American Red Cross – Port Charlotte:
941-629-4345
Charlotte County Emergency Management:
941-505-4620
North Port Police:
941-423-3116
North Port Fire:
941-423-4353
Florida Power & Light (FPL) 1-800-375-2434
Englewood Community Hospital:
941-475-6571
Fawcett Memorial Hospital:
941-629-1181
Peace River Regional Medical Center:
941-766-4122
Sarasota Memorial Hospital:
941-917-9000
Venice Regional Medical Center:
941-485-7711
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