Park Restrooms Maintenance
Feb. 2, 2026 4:00 pm
Park restrooms will be closed for flooring maintenance at the several parks Feb. 11-14, 2026.
Ed Rensi to Speak at “Built to Last” Restaurant Leadership Event Feb. 23 at Military Heritage Museum
Feb. 2, 2026 3:33 pm
CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (Feb. 2, 2026) - “Built to Last: What Winning Restaurants Do Differently,” an in-person program featuring restaurant industry leader Ed Rensi, will take place from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Feb. 23, 2026, at the Military Heritage Museum in Punta Gorda. Presented by SCORE Port Charlotte and hosted in partnership with the Punta Gorda Chamber of Commerce and the Charlotte County Economic Development Office, the program will examine leadership, operational discipline and long-term decision-making in the restaurant industry. The event is sponsored by Cheney Brothers.
Traffic Advisory - Midway Boulevard between Hariet Street and Starlite Lane Intermittent Lane Closures Right-hand Eastbound Lane Feb. 4-6
Feb. 2, 2026 2:32 pm
Midway Boulevard between Hariet Street and Starlite Lane will have intermittent lane closures in the right-hand eastbound lane 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 4 through Friday, Feb. 6 for Lumos Fiber to install underground fiber.
Cold Weather Shelter Open Through Monday; Residents Urged to Take Precautions
Jan. 31, 2026 1:42 pm
The National Weather Service in Tampa Bay is forecasting a significant cold front that will bring some of the coldest temperatures experienced in Southwest Florida in the past 15 years. Due to continued cold temperatures forecast by the National Weather Service, the Charlotte CARE Center (formerly the Charlotte County Homeless Coalition) will be open as a cold weather shelter on Saturday, Jan. 31; Sunday, Feb. 1; and Monday, Feb. 2.
The shelter is located at 1476 Kenesaw St., Port Charlotte. Monday night has been added due to the extended cold weather forecast. Individuals seeking shelter should pre-register by calling 941-627-4313 and arrive by 8 p.m.
Traffic Advisory - Cochran Boulevard between Education Way and Pellam Boulevard Intermittent Lane Closures Feb. 2-4
Jan. 30, 2026 2:43 pm
Cochran Boulevard between Education Way and Pellam Boulevard will have intermittent lane closures 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday, Feb. 2 through Wednesday, Feb. 4 for Utility One to install underground fiber.
**REVISED** Traffic Advisory - Peace River Shores Boulevard from Sunflower Street to Dahoon Boulevard Lane Shift Jan. 6-Feb. 9
Jan. 30, 2026 12:08 pm
Peace River Shores Boulevard from Sunflower Street to Dahoon Boulevard will have a lane shift starting Tuesday, Jan. 6 through Friday, Jan 30Monday, Feb. 9, for Public Works crews to replace stormwater pipes.
Traffic Advisory - Intermittent Lane Closures U.S. 41 from Enterprise Drive to Harbor Boulevard Feb. 5,6,9,11
Jan. 30, 2026 11:09 am
U.S. 41 from Enterprise Drive to Harbor Boulevard will have intermittent lane closures 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., on the following dates for crews to replant trees in the right-of-way: Feb. 5,6,9,& 11
Water Service Interruption Scheduled for Dorchester Area, Feb. 2–4
Jan. 30, 2026 8:13 am
The Utilities Department reminds customers between Dorchester and Yorkshire streets south of Quesada Avenue of a scheduled service interruption.
Freestanding Shade Replacements
Jan. 29, 2026 3:26 pm
Beginning Feb. 2, 2026, Charlotte County Parks and Natural Resources will begin preparatory work for upcoming freestanding shade replacements at Ann and Chuck Dever Regional Park, Carmalita Park, Centennial Park, Deep Creek Park, Franz Ross Park, Harold Avenue Regional Park, Rotonda Park, South County Regional Park and Tringali Park.