Utilities Department Customer Service Phones
July 9, 2026 10:24 am
The Charlotte County Utilities Department customer service phone line, 941-764-4300, is experiencing a technical issue that may prevent calls from connecting.
Traffic Advisory - Atwater Street between Kenilworth Boulevard and Hillsborough Boulevard Intermittent Lane Closures July 13-15
July 9, 2026 8:16 am
Atwater Street between Kenilworth Boulevard and Hillsborough Boulevard will have intermittent lane closures 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday, July 13 through Wednesday, July 15 for Lumos to install underground fiber.
Charlotte County Committee Vacancies
July 8, 2026 8:35 am
The Board of County Commissioners is seeking volunteers.
Charlotte County Government Calendar
July 8, 2026 8:28 am
Charlotte County government meetings for the coming week.
Public Safety Coordinating Council Meeting July 13
July 7, 2026 9:34 am
The Charlotte County Public Safety Coordinating Council has scheduled its quarterly meeting at 12 p.m., Monday, July 13.
William R. Gaines Jr. Veterans Memorial Park Improvements
July 6, 2026 3:19 pm
Beginning the week of July 6, 2026, the restrooms, some parking areas and open space areas of William R. Gaines Jr. Veterans Memorial Park will be closed for utility and park improvements through Oct. 31, 2026.
Charlotte County Burn Ban Remains in Effect Following Special Commission Meeting
July 2, 2026 2:08 pm
During a special meeting held Thursday morning, the Charlotte County Commission voted to keep the countywide burn ban in place after discussing current weather conditions, rainfall across the county and wildfire risk.
The County Commission voted to maintain the burn ban due to continued dry conditions and ongoing wildfire concerns. During the meeting, commissioners and fire department staff discussed how rainfall has been inconsistent across Charlotte County, leaving many areas, particularly western Charlotte County, with little measurable rain.
The burn ban remains in effect and prohibits outdoor burning activities, including the personal use of fireworks and sparklers.
Traffic Advisory - Chamberlain Boulevard Bridge Closure July 6-Oct. 5
July 2, 2026 8:30 am
The Chamberlain Boulevard Bridge over the Apollo Waterway will be closed from Monday, July 6 through Monday, Oct. 5. This bridge closure is required for bridge rehabilitation work to be completed by Zep Construction.
County Celebrates Nation’s 250th Birthday with Building Lights
July 1, 2026 4:53 pm
To celebrate the 250th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence and the birth of our nation, Charlotte County will light four county facilities with red, white and blue lights for the month of July.