Folks interested in knowing where local candidates stand on the issues facing Charlotte County don’t have to live in the area to participate in Clear Channel’s candidate forums next month. In fact, they don’t even have to live in Florida.

That’s because for the first time ever, the media company will be streaming the debates live on its website for all to see, whether they are residents of Charlotte County, snowbirds living up North or citizens of the world, said Robin Craig, director of sales for Clear Channel Radio of Port Charlotte. The Sun is also a sponsor of this event.