Sharp Energy, a subsidiary of Chesapeake Utilities Corporation, is excited to announce that we have joined with Ocean Atlantic Associates to bring clean burning, environmentally friendly, propane gas service to their newest development, The Vineyards at Nassau Valley, located in Lewes, Delaware.

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (NYSE: CPK) today announced financial results for the three months ended September 30, 2009. The Company generated net income of $308,000, or $0.04 per share (diluted), for the third quarter of 2009, compared to a net loss of $198,000, or $0.03 per share (diluted), for the third quarter of 2008.

At their meeting held on November 4, 2009, the Board of Directors of Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (NYSE: CPK) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.315 per share on the Company’s common stock, representing $1.26 per share on an annualized basis.

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (NYSE: CPK) and Florida Public Utilities Company (NYSE AMEX: FPU) announced today the completion of their planned merger, effective yesterday, October 28, 2009. Florida Public Utilities is now a wholly owned subsidiary of Chesapeake.

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (NYSE: CPK) and Florida Public Utilities Company (NYSE Amex: FPU) announced that their shareholders approved the proposed merger of the companies at separate meetings held today.

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (NYSE: CPK) today announced that Glass, Lewis & Co. and PROXY Governance, Inc., two independent proxy advisory firms, have each recommended that Chesapeake shareholders vote “FOR” the strategic merger with Florida Public Utilities (NYSE Amex: FPU) at Chesapeake’s Special Meeting of Shareholders on October 22, 2009.

Natural gas prices for Chesapeake Utilities’ residential customers could decrease by 18 percent if the Delaware Public Service Commission approves the request. The Company filed an application to reduce its Gas Sales Service Rates for Delaware customers on September 4, 2009, and has requested the rate change to be effective for service rendered on or after November 1, 2009.

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (NYSE: CPK) today announced net income of $806,000 for the second quarter of 2009, or $0.12 per share (diluted), compared to $1.8 million, or $0.27 per share (diluted), for the second quarter of 2008.

At their meeting held on August 5, 2009, the Board of Directors of Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (NYSE: CPK) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.315 per share on the Company’s common stock, representing $1.26 per share on an annualized basis.

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (NYSE: CPK) announced today that it has received all public service commission regulatory approvals required for its merger with Florida Public Utilities Company (FPU) (NYSE AMEX: FPU).