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Charlotte County Economic Development Highlights Jordan Ingman in 40 Under 40

Aug. 21, 2026 2:02 pm

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (Aug. 21, 2026) - Charlotte County Economic Development is highlighting Jordan Ingman through its 40 Under 40 feature, part of the Careers on the Coast program. The program shares the stories of young professionals who are building careers, businesses and community connections in Charlotte County. Ingman is a Charlotte County native, Port Charlotte High School graduate and head football coach at his alma mater. After high school, he played football at Wofford College and later served as a graduate assistant with Auburn University football before returning home to Port Charlotte High School.

Traffic Advisory - Winchester Boulevard between State Road 776 and Brookhaven Terrace Intermittent Lane Closures

Aug. 21, 2026 1:39 pm

The southbound right-hand lane of Winchester Boulevard between State Road 776 and Brookhaven Terrace will have intermittent lane closures 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday, Aug. 24 through Friday, Aug. 28 for Irby Construction to install underground fiber.

Traffic Advisory - Westchester Boulevard between Idlewild Street and Vassar Street Intermittent Lane Closures

Aug. 21, 2026 12:17 pm

Westchester Boulevard between Idlewild Street and Vassar Street will have intermittent lane closures 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 26 through Friday, Aug. 28 for ERS Construction to repair sidewalks.

Traffic Advisory - Multiple Intermittent Lane Closures for Palm Tree Pruning

Aug. 21, 2026 11:50 am

There will be multiple intermittent lane closures throughout Charlotte County 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday, Aug. 24 through Friday, Aug. 28 for work crews to perform palm tree pruning.

Centennial Park Pool Swim Meet Closure

Aug. 21, 2026 8:54 am

Centennial Park pool located at 1120 Centennial Blvd., Port Charlotte, will be closed at 4 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026 for a swim meet.

Cedar Point Environmental Park Playground Closure Aug. 21

Aug. 20, 2026 6:58 pm

The Cedar Point Environmental Park playground will be closed for tree service from 8-11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 21. The playground will be open after 11 a.m.

Seats Available for Florida Master Naturalist Program Freshwater Module

Aug. 20, 2026 9:04 am

Seats are still available for the Freshwater Module of the Florida Master Naturalist Program, offered in the Charlotte County by UF/IFAS Extension Florida Sea Grant.

Volunteers Needed for Florida Horseshoe Crab Watch

Aug. 20, 2026 8:43 am

Florida Sea Grant is seeking volunteers to participate in the Florida Horseshoe Crab Watch to collect information on mating horseshoe crabs in Charlotte Harbor.