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North Port

 Heron Creek

  North Port is a growing community located between Port Charlotte to the south and Venice to the north. It offers good access to Interstate 75 and many families find this a good location if their emploment is in Sarasota or Ft Myers. Several golf course communities may be found here.

North Port is the largest incorporated city in Florida in size. Many builders in our area found the lots to be quite affordable in the early 2000's so there are many newer homes available. North Port is also home to Warm Mineral Springs. People from all over the world come to enjoy the "rejuvenating powers" of the southern "fountain of youth".

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Schools

Sarasota County Administration                (941) 486-2163

Cranberry Elementary School                    (941) 480-3400

Toledo Blade Elementary School                (941) 426-6100

Glenallen Elementary                               (941) 426-9517

Heron Creek Middle School                       (941) 480-3371

North Port High School                            (941) 480-3199

 

Parks & Recreation

We are blessed with beautiful trails and parks.  For more information, please contact the county parks department.

Sarasota County Parks & Recreation           (941) 316-1172


Health Care

You’ll find 24 hour quality health care at the Englewood Community Hospital, located on Medical Blvd., just off Pine Street.  North Port also offers several walk-in clinics,   Venice, just north of North Port is home to Venice Regional Hospital. Fawcett Memorial Hospital is located on Olean Blvd in Port Charlotte

Licenses

To register your car or boat, contact the Property Tax Office at:

Sarasota South County Annex
4000 S. Tamiami Trail
Venice, FL 34293
www.co.sarasota.fl.us                               (941) 497-7394

Department of Motor Vehicles:

Sarasota County
1212 Jacaranda Boulevard
Venice, FL
                                        (941) 483-5995 for appointments
                                        (941) 483-5999 for recorded info

Hours of operation are Tuesday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.
Reminder: You must change your address within 30 days!   Call (800) 448-1002 for more information.

Hunting & Freshwater Fishing:
The Sarasota County Tax Collector is the agent of the Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission (FWC) and the Department of Environmental Protection for the sale of freshwater and saltwater fishing licenses, vessel fishing licenses, hunting licenses, game management permits, lifetime and 5-year licenses. There is also detailed information for disabled resident's fishing and hunting licenses on the
FWC Web site.

Quick Reference
A valid license is required by all citizens who intend to hunt or fish in Florida.  The only exceptions are:                               
       1. Residents 65 or older.
      
2. Children under the age of 16.
         3. Disabled residents can obtain a special exemption card free of charge.
      
4. A Florida resident who is a member of the US Armed Forces and is not stationed in Florida, while at home on leave for less than 30 days.
         5. Residents who have been accepted by the Florida Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services as a client for retardation and developmental services.
Salt Water Fishing
 In addition to the above, exceptions include:
       
1. Residents fishing in saltwater from land or from a structure fixed to land.                  
       
2. Anyone fishing from a pier which has been issued a pier saltwater license.
You may obtain fishing licenses at bait & tackle, some retail stores and the county tax offices