North Port Now: Jun. 12, 2026 | Property Tax & Budget Workshop Recap

In this episode of North Port Now, we cover a proposed constitutional amendment that could significantly impact property tax funding and City services, explain what residents need to know about Business Tax Receipt renewals, and highlight the City’s 95-gallon yard waste tote program.We also take a look at the North Port Aquatic Center’s participation in the World’s Largest Swim Lesson, a global event focused on drowning prevention and water safety awareness.Plus, City Manager Jerome Fletcher joins us for Commission Meeting Highlights to discuss the Fiscal Year 2027 recommended budget, key takeaways from the recent budget workshops, and what comes next in the budget adoption process.Learn more:• Property Tax Information: NorthPortFL.gov/PropertyTax• Business Tax Receipts: NorthPortFL.gov/BTR• Yard Waste Totes: NorthPortFL.gov/YardWaste• World's Largest Swim Lesson: NorthPortFL.gov/WorldsLargestSwimLesson• City Commission Meetings & Budget Information: NorthPortFL.gov/MeetingsStay informed, stay engaged, and stay connected with North Port.