Table of Contents
Welcome .................................................................................. 11
Chamber Champions .......................................................... 13
North Port Area Chamber of Commerce ..................... 14
General Information ............................................................ 20
Local Government ................................................................ 22
Our Community .................................................................... 25
Sports ........................................................................................ 26
Parks and Recreation ........................................................... 30
Health and Wellness ............................................................ 35
Transportation ....................................................................... 36
Utilities & Trash Collection ................................................ 36
Driver’s Licenses & Vehicle Registration ....................... 37
2019 Businesses of the Year .............................................. 38
North Port Accolades .......................................................... 39
Establishing Residency ....................................................... 40
Finding a Job .......................................................................... 41
Schools & Education ............................................................ 45
City & Government Contacts............................................ 46
Quick Facts .............................................................................. 47
Important Phone Numbers .............................................. 48
Local Area Beaches .............................................................. 50
All Hazard Awareness.......................................................... 53
Arts ............................................................................................ 54
Festivals & Events ................................................................. 55
Newcomer Day ...................................................................... 56
Ecotourism .............................................................................. 57
Shopping ................................................................................. 60
Libraries ................................................................................... 60
Places of Worship ................................................................. 60
Directory .................................................................................. 62
Committee Structure .......................................................... 79
Chamber Membership Application ............................... 82
Executive Board:
President: Matthew Dill
Stellar Web Production
Incoming President: David Roth
Rothco Signs & Design
Immediate Past President: Bill Werdell
Achieva Credit Union
Treasurer: Jackie Normand
Busey Bank
Secretary: Gale West
Your Health Consultant
Board of Directors:
Frank Gailer
A&F Shuttle Transportation With Class, LLC
Tony Gustitus
Rhonda Gustitus Team – Keller Williams Realty
Mike Juaire
Security Alarm Corporation
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Valerie LaBoy
Weichert, Realtors Gulf Coast Group
Kelly Louke
Charlotte State Bank & Trust
Jamie Lovern
Lolablue
Sharon Matthews
Allstate Insurance – Steve Matthews Agency
Ed Rinkewich
Dream Vacations
Amy Schuldt
Kyle Kurtis Salon & Spa
Ray Witkowski
Key Agency, Inc.
Linda L. Zick
Mary Kay
Ex-Officio Board Members:
Mark Miles, Law Offices of Mark J. Miles, P.A.
Christine Robinson, Argus Foundation
The North Port Area Chamber
of Commerce is located at
1337 N. Sumter Boulevard
North Port, FL 34286
Office Hours
Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Closed for Federal Holidays
Phone (941) 564-3040
Fax (941) 200-5713
info@northportareachamber.com
www.northportareachamber.com
Staff
William Gunnin, Executive Director
Denise V. Berg, Office Administrator
Sue Schultz, Membership Coordinator
The 2020 Community Guide may not be reproduced
without permission or consent. The information
contained herein is believed reliable. However, the
publisher, the printer, and the chamber of commerce
assume no liability for omissions, changes, or errors.
Various photos were provided by ROI Media,
Monica Amaya Photography, the City of North Port,
Visit Sarasota County, and the North Port Area
Chamber of Commerce.
Cover Photo: Atlanta Braves Spring Training Facility at
CoolToday Park. Photo courtesy Stellar Web Production.
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