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Charlotte County Public Safety to Host Santa Pancake Breakfast

CHARLOTTE COUNTY – Charlotte County Public Safety will hold the 26th annual Santa Pancake Breakfast from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on December 23 in the parking lot of the Charlotte County Public Safety Building at 26571 Airport Road in Punta Gorda. The event is free to the public and sponsored by HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital.

Santa is scheduled to arrive on a fire engine at 9:30 a.m. Families can enjoy a free pancake breakfast, pictures with Santa, children’s activities, live Christmas music and demonstrations by Charlotte County Fire and EMS. Equipment from the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office, Utilities and other departments will also be on display.

Guests are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item to support a community food drive. Registration for the event is recommended and can be completed atwww.CharlotteCountyFL.gov/santasbreakfast

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