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Charlotte County Community Services is committed to providing quality programs and facilities for residents and visitors to our county.

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We believe recreation and leisure activities, reading, music, art, and history are essential to personal growth, positive self-esteem, and relaxation. Our parks and open spaces are an integral part of our community identity.

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Department Staff

Community Services Director - Tommy Scott

Tommy Scott Community Services Director

Maureen Broderick Recreation Manager

Lanette Hart Libraries and Historical Manager

Parks & Natural Resources Manager - Tina Powell

Tina Powell Parks & Natural Resources Manager

Public Relations Manager - Breanna Benevenga

Breanna Benevenga Public Relations Manager

Mike Koenig Resource Manager

Community Services Coordinator - Cindy DiGiacomo

Cindy DiGiacomo Community Services Coordinator

Sr. Administrative Assistant - Pamela Bird

Pamela Bird Sr. Administrative Assistant

Leave & Voluntary Benefits Administrator - Cathy Kerallah

Cathy Kerallah Leave & Voluntary Benefits Administrator

Anne Shively Graphics Specialist

UF/IFAS – Charlotte County Extension Director/Horticulture Agent - Ralph Mitchell

Ralph Mitchell UF/IFAS – Charlotte County Extension Director/Horticulture Agent

Senior Program Coordinator - Jamie Boies

Jamie Boies Senior Program Coordinator

Department News

Lake Betty Park Temporary Playground Closure for Shade

Feb. 20, 2026 4:24 pm

The playground at Lake Betty Park will be closed for approximately two weeks beginning Feb. 23, 2026, for the installation of shade.

REVISED South County Regional Park Water Line Damaged

Feb. 18, 2026 2:13 pm

The water line to the South County Regional Park Recreation Center ~~was damaged by a contractor~~ is repaired. The facility ~~will remain closed until it can be repaired~~ is open.

South County Regional Park Pickleball Courts

Feb. 12, 2026 12:00 am

The dedicated pickleball courts at South County Regional Park will be closed for fence repairs Thursday, Feb. 26 after 10:30 a.m. through Friday, Feb. 27, 2026.