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Charlotte State Bank & Trust's Anne Heinen receives the Business Partner of the Year Award from Women’s Council of Realtors president Jim Hammar.

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Charlotte Academy Lower Elementary students in Debbie DeSimio's class recently visited Charlotte County's Fire Station 7 in Punta Gorda. The students visited the 911 call station, and then Station 7. They got to try a fire hose, and learned about the firetrucks and equipment, a rescue medical helicopter and more. Everyone enjoyed lunch at the station.

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The Port Charlotte Elks recently held its annual Christmas party for area children. Between 100 and 120 children were invited to attend. The party consisted of hot dogs, pizza, pop corn, cotton candy and drinks. There also were booths set up to decorate your own cookie, face painting and coloring. Here, Santa arrives with Mrs. Claus and to give out gifts. All the children received what they had requested, including bicycles.