Charlotte County Economic Development Highlights Jennifer Cirella in 40 Under 40
July 21, 2026 2:40 pm
CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (July 21, 2026) Charlotte County Economic Development is highlighting Jennifer Cirella 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.
Cirella is a Punta Gorda native, Charlotte High School graduate and founder of Calista Kitchen & Bath. After earning her degree from Florida Gulf Coast University and beginning her career in Washington, D.C., she returned home to build her business. She is a Florida certified building contractor and vice president of the Charlotte DeSoto Building Industry Association.
Traffic Advisory - Edgewater Drive between Carlisle Avenue and Cousley Drive Intermittent Lane Closures July 22-29
July 21, 2026 10:04 am
Edgewater Drive between Carlisle Avenue and Cousley Drive will have intermittent lane closures 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday, July 22 through Wednesday, July 29 for Lumos to install underground fiber.
South County Regional Park Pool Closure
July 20, 2026 3:32 pm
The main pool at South County Regional Park located at 670 Cooper St., in Punta Gorda is temporarily closed while staff respond to a water contamination event.
Traffic Advisory - Lane Closure Bermont Road July 20-24
July 19, 2026 9:54 am
The right-hand eastbound lane of Bermont Road will have a lane closure approximately 14 miles from U.S. 17 Monday, July 20 through Friday, July 24 for Villa-Fuerte Construction to repair guardrails.
County Commission Tentative Budget Meeting July 23
July 17, 2026 3:05 pm
The Charlotte County Commission has scheduled a tentative budget meeting at 2 p.m., Thursday, July 23, 2026 in Room 119 of the Charlotte County Administration Center, 18500 Murdock Circle, Port Charlotte.
County Commission Utilities Quarterly Update Meeting July 23
July 17, 2026 3:01 pm
The Charlotte County Commission has scheduled a utilities quarterly update meeting at 9 a.m., Thursday, July 23, in Room 119 of the Charlotte County Administration Center, 18500 Murdock Circle, Port Charlotte.
Traffic Advisory - Lane Closure Quasar Boulevard between Tyrone Street and Orlando Boulevard July 21-24
July 17, 2026 8:42 am
Quasar Boulevard between Tyrone Street and Orlando Boulevard will have a lane closure 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday, July 21 through Friday, July 24 for ERS Construction to complete sidewalk repairs.
Community Action Agency Advisory Board Meeting July 23
July 16, 2026 4:05 pm
The Community Action Agency Advisory Board has scheduled a meeting at 1 p.m., July 23, 2026 at the Family Services Center, 21500 Gibralter Dr., in Port Charlotte.
Traffic Advisory - Intermittent Lane Closure Knights Drive between Taylor Road and Jones Loop Road July 20-Aug. 7
July 16, 2026 3:15 pm
Knights Drive between Taylor Road and Jones Loop Road will have intermittent lane closures Monday, July 20 through Friday, Aug. 7 for Ajax Paving to pave the roadway.