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Community Services

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


Community Services Director - Tommy Scott

Tommy Scott

Community Services Director

Tommy joined Charlotte County as Community Services Director for Charlotte County in 2013. Prior to joining Charlotte County, Tommy was the Recreation Manager for the City of Boise in Boise, ID; the Executive Director for Encore Facility Management in Youngstown, OH and Rio Rancho, NM; the Public Relations Manager and Public Event Coordinator for River Parks Authority in Tulsa, OK.

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Department News

Tax Collector’s Taylor Street Office Closed Monday

Tax Collector’s Taylor Street Office Closed Monday

Oct. 13, 2024 5:23 pm

The Charlotte County Tax Collector's Office at 410 Taylor Street in Punta Gorda will be closed on Monday, Oct. 14, and will reopen and resume normal operations on Tuesday, Oct. 15. All other Charlotte County Tax Collector locations will be open during their regular hours on Monday, Oct. 14.

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County Offices and Facilities Reopen Monday

County Offices and Facilities Reopen Monday

Oct. 13, 2024 3:13 pm

Charlotte County offices and most facilities will reopen for normal operating hours Monday, Oct. 14. The following Community Services facilities will reopen Monday, Oct. 14 with regular hours, with Monday’s day camp proceeding as scheduled.

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Upcoming Planning and Zoning Board Meeting Canceled

Upcoming Planning and Zoning Board Meeting Canceled

Oct. 11, 2024 4:55 pm

The Planning and Zoning Board Meeting scheduled for Oct. 14, 2024, has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for Nov. 18, 2024. 

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