Table of Contents
Welcome .................................................................................. 09
Chamber Champions .......................................................... 13
North Port Area Chamber of Commerce ..................... 14
North Port Aquatic Center ................................................ 18
General Information ............................................................ 20
Local Government ................................................................ 22
Our Community .................................................................... 27
Sports ........................................................................................ 29
Parks and Recreation ........................................................... 30
Health and Wellness ............................................................ 35
Transportation ....................................................................... 36
Utilities & Trash Collection ................................................ 36
Driver’s Licenses & Vehicle Registration ....................... 37
Leadership North Port ........................................................ 38
North Port Accolades .......................................................... 39
Establishing Residency ....................................................... 40
Finding a Job .......................................................................... 41
Schools & Education ............................................................ 44
City & Government Contacts............................................ 45
Quick Facts .............................................................................. 46
Important Phone Numbers .............................................. 47
Local Area Beaches .............................................................. 50
All Hazard Awareness.......................................................... 52
Arts ............................................................................................ 53
Newcomer Day ...................................................................... 54
Festivals & Events ................................................................. 55
Ecotourism .............................................................................. 56
Shopping ................................................................................. 58
Libraries ................................................................................... 58
Places of Worship ................................................................. 58
Directory ............................................................................62-78
Committee Structure .......................................................... 79
Executive Board:
President: David Roth
Rothco Signs & Design
Incoming President: Kelly Louke
Charlotte State Bank & Trust
Immediate Past President: Matthew Dill
Stellar Web Production
Treasurer: Jackie Normand
Busey Bank
Secretary: Sharon Matthews
Allstate Insurance - Steve Matthews Agency
Board of Directors:
Frank Gailer
A&F Shuttle Transportation With Class, LLC
Tony Gustitus
Rhonda Gustitus Team -Keller Williams Peace
River Partners
Carole Holden
Gelmtree Advertising
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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
Emily Shaw, Membership Coordinator
The 2021 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
• City of North Port
• Visit Sarasota
• ROI Media
• Stellar Web Production
Cover Photo: North Port Aquatic Center
Photo courtesy Stellar Web Production
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Mike Juaire
Security Alarm Corporation
Valerie LaBoy
Exit Compass Realty
Ed Rinkewich
Dream Vacations
Amy Schuldt
Kyle Kurtis Salon & Spa
Deborah Snowden
Coldwell Banker Sunstar Realty
Ray Witkowski
Flagler Insurance
Linda L. Zick, IBC
Mary Kay
Ex-Officio Board Members:
Mark Miles, Law Offices of Mark J. Miles, P.A.
Christine Robinson, Argus Foundation
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