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Katie Souza

  • North Port is asking voters this fall to allow the city to borrow large sums of money for major projects and infrastructure. North Port never has had the authority to do that. It's had to save up tax money to pay for large expenditures.
    Community redevelopment
    North Port -- from cow pastures to booming: Here’s what that means
    Katie Souza
    Just 65 years ago, North Port was called home by 21 individuals. Today, it is the second fastest-growing city in the United States.North Port is one of the largest cities in Florida with a land area of 104.1 square miles. This has facilitated its speedy growth. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, North Port’s population in July 2023 was 88,934. That is an 18.9% increase from April 2020 and a 55% increase from 2010.