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Charlotte County Economic Development Highlights Priya Ahluwalia in 40 Under 40

June 25, 2026 1:34 pm

Charlotte County Economic Development is highlighting Priya Ahluwalia 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.

Traffic Advisory - Atwater Street between Kenilworth Boulevard and Hillsborough Boulevard Intermittent Lane Closures June 29-July 2

June 25, 2026 1:23 pm

Atwater Street between Kenilworth Boulevard and Hillsborough Boulevard will have intermittent lane closures 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday, June 29 through Thursday, July 2 for Lumos to install fiber.

Charlotte County Fire & EMS Announces Regional Coverage Plan During Line-of-Duty Death Funeral Services

June 25, 2026 8:54 am

Charlotte County Fire & EMS would like to inform residents that emergency response coverage throughout Charlotte County will remain fully operational during Thursday, June 25’s, funeral services honoring Firemedic Jan A. "Jay" Sanders Jr., who passed away following a courageous battle with occupational cancer.

To allow Charlotte County Fire & EMS personnel the opportunity to attend and participate in funeral services, fire and EMS agencies from across Southwest Florida and beyond will provide staffing assistance and emergency response coverage throughout the county.

Charlotte County Committee Vacancies

June 25, 2026 8:35 am

The Board of County Commissioners is seeking volunteers.

Funeral Service for Firefighter/Paramedic Jay Sanders to Be Livestreamed

June 24, 2026 7:47 pm

Charlotte County Fire & EMS will livestream funeral services honoring the life and service of Firefighter/Paramedic Jan A. "Jay" Sanders Jr.

For those unable to attend in person, the service will be streamed live beginning at approximately 11:45 a.m. at www.youtube.com/@CharlotteCountyPublicSafety.

South County Regional Park Pool Splash Pad Closed

June 24, 2026 2:24 pm

The splash pad at South County Regional Park pool located at 670 Cooper St., in Punta Gorda, will be closed until further notice for a maintenance issue.