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Port Charlotte, FL 33948

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Public Works

APWA AccreditationThe Public Works Department utilizes a skilled, engaged workforce to enhance the quality of life for Charlotte County residents by continually improving infrastructure and providing services in a cost-effective manner to meet the needs of the community.

The Public Works Department builds and maintains roadways, bridges, navigable waterways, stormwater infrastructure, traffic lights and signs, rights-of-ways and landscaping in unincorporated areas of Charlotte County while protecting and preserving the environment.

The Department further provides solid waste management including curbside service and operation of the landfill, manages mosquito and aquatic weed control programs and operates the Indian Spring and Lieutenant Carl Bailey Cemeteries.

Department News

Marine Advisory - South Gulf Cove Lock Holiday Hours News Image

Marine Advisory - South Gulf Cove Lock Holiday Hours

June 27, 2025 10:27 am

The South Gulf Cove Lock is extending its operating hours to 10 p.m., Friday, July 4, to accommodate increased holiday boating traffic.  Normal operational hours will resume 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday, July 5.

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Charlotte County Government Independence Day Holiday Schedule

**REVISED** Charlotte County Government Independence Day Holiday Schedule

June 26, 2025 10:00 am

Charlotte County Government offices and facilities schedules on Friday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day.

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Traffic Advisory - Peachland Blvd Lane Closure Strasburg Drive to Tennyson News Image

Traffic Advisory - Peachland Blvd Lane Closure Strasburg Drive to Tennyson

June 25, 2025 10:41 am

The eastbound lane of Peachland Boulevard from Strasburg Drive to Tennyson Avenue will be closed 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday, July 1 through Wednesday, July 2 for power pole installation by Irby Construction.

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