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Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.
Dial in your swing: Locals know Deep Creek Golf Club is a Mark McCumber-designed 6,000-yard track that winds through native scenery, waterways, and crafty bunkers, with a warm-up range, putting and short-game areas, plus a comfy lounge and grill room.
History that hits home: With 30,000-plus artifacts, veteran-led tours, and thousands of recorded stories, Military Heritage Museum Conference Center & Library turns big moments of military history into personal, local narratives.
Weeknight Italian upgrade: When the pasta craving hits this week, Rossini By Chef Rocco in nearby Port Charlotte nails the classics, from rigatoni alla vodka and chicken piccata to shareable fried calamari and a crisp Margherita pie.
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The five stories Charlotte County readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.
Buc-ee's rapid expansion has faced local backlash in multiple states, including Ohio, Colorado, and Idaho, but plans have been approved despite local opposition.
Full story at the-sun.com ↗
The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office reported a suicide attempt at the Charlotte County Jail over the weekend.
Full story at yoursun.com ↗
Punta Gorda Airport in Southwest Florida is set to undergo a $44 million expansion, which includes six additional departure gates, larger passenger waiting areas, wider corridors, improved restrooms and more room for travelers moving through the terminal.
Full story at suncoastpost.com ↗
Neighbors in Port Charlotte, Florida, are mourning after a death investigation led to deputies, crime scene tape, and forensic teams in their neighborhood.
Full story at winknews.com ↗
Charlotte County, Florida, is set to consider plans for its first Buc-ee's gas station in Southwest Florida.
Full story at winknews.com ↗
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