Duffie North Groundbreaking Expands Industrial Capacity at Punta Gorda Airport Commerce Center
Dec. 9, 2025 3:30 pm
CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (Dec. 9, 2025) – The Charlotte County Economic Development Office joined the Shriteh Family and GCM Contracting Solutions to celebrate the groundbreaking of Duffie North on Dec. 5, 2025. Duffie North is a 10-acre industrial development that will deliver more than 100,000 square feet of modern warehouse and flex space within the Punta Gorda Airport Commerce Center. The project is expected to generate more than 200 new jobs upon full occupancy.
County Commission Workshop Set for Dec. 16
Dec. 9, 2025 3:07 pm
The Charlotte County Commission has scheduled a workshop at 8:30 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 16.
Charlotte County Burn Ban Status
Dec. 9, 2025 2:56 pm
The Charlotte County Commission has imposed a ban on all outdoor open burning, including the use and discharge of fireworks and sparklers, due to ongoing drought conditions and increased fire risk.
Traffic Advisory - Forrest Nelson Boulevard between Quesada Avenue and U.S. 41 Intermittent Lane Closures Dec. 16-18
Dec. 9, 2025 10:36 am
Forrest Nelson Boulevard between Quesada Avenue and U.S. 41 will have intermittent lane closures 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 16, through Thursday, Dec. 18 for Lumos to install underground fiber.
Traffic Advisory - Midway Boulevard between Adrian Street and Noble Terrace Intermittent Lane Closures Dec. 15-19
Dec. 9, 2025 10:34 am
Midway Boulevard between Adrian Street and Noble Terrace will have intermittent lane closures 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday, Dec 15 through Friday, Dec. 19 for Lumos to install underground fiber.
**REVISED** Florida Master Naturalist Program Uplands Module Registration Open
Dec. 8, 2025 3:23 pm
Registration is available for the Uplands Module of the Florida Master Naturalist Program, offered in Charlotte County by UF/IFAS Extension Florida Sea Grant.
Traffic Advisory - Midway Boulevard between Harbor Boulevard and Aaron Street Intermittent Lane Closures Dec. 11-12
Dec. 8, 2025 2:57 pm
Midway Boulevard between Harbor Boulevard and Aaron Street will have intermittent lane closures 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 11 through Friday, Dec. 12 for Blue Streak to install underground fiber.
Traffic Advisory - Cochran Boulevard between Pellam Boulevard and Tinker Street Intermittent Lane Closure Dec. 11
Dec. 8, 2025 2:56 pm
Cochran Boulevard between Pellam Boulevard and Tinker Street will have intermittent lane closures 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 11 for Utilities One to install underground power.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT – DISASTER RECOVERY (CDBG-DR)
Dec. 8, 2025 9:00 am
Charlotte County is proposing to request Community Development Block Grant–Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds from FloridaCommerce to provide the local match for eligible Hurricane Ian Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) projects. The County is accepting public comment on the proposed projects through Dec. 22, 2025, to ensure transparency and community participation in the application process.