CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (Nov. 19, 2025) – Charlotte County government offices and facilities will follow these schedules on Thursday, Nov. 27, and Friday, Nov. 28, in observance of Thanksgiving:
Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach Visitor & Convention Bureau Office – Closed. Visitors with questions on things to do can visit www.PureFlorida.com.
The Utilities Department (water & sewer) customer service office will be closed. You can still pay your bill using electronic billing, which can be found at www.CharlotteCountyFL.gov (under the Departments menu click the Utilities link). You can also pay your bill by phone at 941-764-4300. Standby staff will be on call for utility emergencies at 941-764-4300.
Garbage collection – No collection service on Thursday, Nov. 27. Thursday collection will occur on Friday, and Friday collection will occur on Saturday.
Transfer stations (both West County and Mid-County) – Closed Nov. 27 and Nov. 28. Opens at 8 a.m. on Nov. 29
Zemel Road Landfill – Closed Nov. 27. Open Nov. 28.
Charlotte County Transit – Closed Nov. 27, 28, and 29.
All Human Services Offices – Closed.
Fire & EMS Headquarters will be closed. All other stations will be open.
Community Services Administration Offices – Closed.
Charlotte County Libraries and History Services Offices – Closed Nov. 27 and 28.
Charlotte Harbor Event and Conference Center Offices – Closed.
Charlotte Sports Park county offices – Closed.
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