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Commissioner Bill Truex COURTESY PHOTO

Commissioner Bill Truex COURTESY PHOTO

County hosts school backpack giveaway

Charlotte County Community Services will be hosting a drive-thru Back 2 School Backpack Giveaway starting at 9 a.m. Saturday, July 24, at the Centennial Park baseball fields parking lot, 1185 Centennial Blvd., Port Charlotte. A total of 500 free backpacks will be distributed to the first 350 students in grades K-5, and the first 150 students in grades 6-12. Children must be present to receive a backpack, and all families must remain in their vehicles. For information, contact Jill Boyd at 941-681-3760 or Jill. Boyd@CharlotteCountyFL.gov.

COVID-19 vaccinations available at library

The Florida Department of Health in Charlotte County will be offering vaccines to Florida residents at the Mid-County Regional Library, 2050 Forrest Nelson Blvd., Port Charlotte. The Moderna vaccine will be available from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, while supplies last. No appointments needed. For more information, call 941-624-7200; or after hours, 941-624-7200, ext. 7332.

CDBIA to hold Bowling & Billiards event

The Charlotte-DeSoto Building Industry Association invites the public to join in the eighth annual Bowling & Billiards event to be held at 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, at Treasure Lanes, 1059 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte.

Registration for each bowler includes bowling, shoes, food, non-alcoholic beverages and fun. The pool tournament will start at 8 p.m., with cash prizes for first and second place.

Registration is $35 per person for bowling, with teams up to six people, and $25 for the pool tournament. To register, visit charlottedesotobia.growthzoneapp.com/ap/Events/Register/vrARnE1p?mode=Attendee.

Sponsorships are available. The deadline for sponsorship commitment is Wednesday, Sept. 1. The sooner you commit, the more exposure you will get.

For more information, visit www.cdbia.com or call 941-625-0804.

Truex elected to post with Florida Association of Counties

Charlotte County Commission Chairman Bill Truex was elected as first vice president of the Florida Association of Counties during the organization’s annual business meeting earlier this month. Commissioner Truex had previously served as second vice president for FAC.

“I’m honored by the confidence my fellow commissioners have shown in me to serve the Florida Association of Counties in this new role,” Commissioner Truex said. “I believe strongly in FAC’s mission of giving counties a voice in vital policy decisions at the state and federal levels. I look forward to addressing the challenges counties face and building on relationships at all levels of government to better serve our constituents.”

As first vice president, Commissioner Truex will be a vital player in guiding the association’s policy and initiatives.

“Commissioner Truex is a consistent and driven advocate for local voices, and his determination to not only protect but better our communities remains unparalleled,” said FAC Executive Director Ginger Delegal. “The association relied tremendously on his leadership as second vice president, and we’re excited to watch him further his ongoing fight for counties with this new position.”

Commissioner Truex has also served as FAC’s District 30 representative since 2015, and served on the board of directors in 2018-19. He has served as co-vice chairman of the Public Safety Committee since 2015, and served on the Water Committee since 2019. ¦

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