North Port Now: Sep. 2, 2025 | City Budget & Floodplain Management Plan Committee

This week on North Port Now, we’re covering important updates and events happening in our city:

• Floodplain Management Plan – Matt Clemens, the City’s Floodplain Administrator, joins us to explain the plan, the committee behind it, and how you can take part in the upcoming meeting on Sept. 10 at City Hall or virtually. Learn more at NorthPortFL.gov/Meetings.
• Patriot Day Ceremony – On Sept. 11, North Port will honor the victims and first responders of 9/11 with a community service at City Hall. All are welcome to join us beginning at 9:15 a.m. outside City Hall, 4970 City Hall Blvd.
• City Budget Hearings – The Commission is preparing to adopt next year’s budget while keeping the millage rate steady for the sixth year in a row. View the full recommended budget at NorthPortFL.gov/Budget, and tune into the public hearings Sept. 4 and Sept. 18 at 5 p.m. in person, or online at NorthPortFL.gov/Meetings.
• Parks & Recreation Awards – Our Parks team brought home multiple SUNsational Awards for their creativity and community engagement efforts, including last year’s Pumpkin Plunge, the 2024 Impact Report, and the Playbook publication.