Charlotte County Fire & EMS Announces Funeral Service for Firefighter/Paramedic Jan A. "Jay" Sanders Jr.
June 19, 2026 5:51 pm
Charlotte County Fire & EMS has announced funeral arrangements to honor the life and service of Firefighter/Paramedic Jan A. "Jay" Sanders Jr., who passed away on June 18, 2026, following a courageous battle with occupational cancer.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at 12 p.m. at the Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center, 75 Taylor Street, Punta Gorda. Doors will open at 11:30 a.m.
Following the service, firefighters, emergency responders, and public safety personnel from across the region will participate in a procession honoring Jay's life and legacy. Members of the public wishing to pay their respects are encouraged to safely observe along the procession route. Route details will be announced in the coming days.
County Administrator Hector Flores Honors the Life and Service of Firefighter/Paramedic Jan. A. “Jay” Sanders Jr.
June 19, 2026 4:00 pm
Charlotte County Administrator Hector Flores issues a statement regarding the passing of Firefighter/Paramedic Jan A. "Jay" Sanders Jr.
Traffic Advisory - Harbor Boulevard between Dartmouth Drive and LeLand Street SW Intermittent Lane Closures June 23-26
June 19, 2026 3:09 pm
Harbor Boulevard between Dartmouth Drive and LeLand Street SW will have intermittent lane closures 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday, June 23 through Friday, June 26 for Lumos Fiber to install underground fiber.
Traffic Advisory - Taylor Road between Airport Road and Cooper Street Intermittent Lane Closure June 24-Aug. 21
June 19, 2026 3:07 pm
The northbound right-hand lane of Taylor Road between Airport Road and Cooper Street will have intermittent lane closures 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday, June 24 through Friday, Aug. 21 for Public Works crews to repair and replace sidewalks.
Fourteen Charlotte County Products Compete in Coolest Thing Made in Florida Competition
June 19, 2026 2:38 pm
Fourteen Charlotte County products are in the running in the Coolest Thing Made in Florida competition, a statewide celebration of Florida-made products, manufacturers and innovation.
Presented by the Florida Chamber of Commerce in partnership with FloridaCommerce, the competition highlights products manufactured across the state. Charlotte County companies represented in the competition include
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Amigo Pallets PG Inc.
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Baby Barrier Fence
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Built Right/Fluidra
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Cast Systems LLC
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Hydro-E-Lectric Inc.
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ProGlider Boats LLC
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Ultra-Tech Enterprises Inc.
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QLine Product Corp.
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Pulsafeeder
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Waterway Boat Lift Covers Inc.
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Underwater Fish Light LLC
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Galaxy Multi Rides
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SuperTrak
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Torch & Needle
Utilities Department Customer Service Phones
June 19, 2026 12:53 pm
The Utilities Department customer service phone line, 941-764-4300, is experiencing a technical issue.
Charlotte County to Host World’s Largest Swimming Lesson June 25
June 19, 2026 7:08 am
On Thursday, June 25, 2026, children and adults around the world will participate in the World’s Largest Swimming Lesson. Centennial Park Pool, 1120 Centennial Blvd., in Port Charlotte, and South County Regional Park pool, 670 Cooper St., in Punta Gorda, will be serving as official hosts for the World’s Largest Swim Lesson 2026 event.
Charlotte County Fire & EMS Mourns the Line-of-Duty Death of Firefighter/Paramedic Jan A. "Jay" Sanders Jr.
June 18, 2026 4:03 pm
Charlotte County Fire & EMS solemnly announces the line-of-duty death of Firefighter/Paramedic Jan A. "Jay" Sanders Jr., who passed away on June 18, 2026 following a courageous battle with occupational cancer.
County Earns 33 NACo Achievement Awards
June 18, 2026 2:38 pm
Charlotte County has been recognized with 33 2026 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties.