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Charlotte County Committee Vacancies News Image

Charlotte County Committee Vacancies

Aug. 19, 2026 11:20 am

The Board of County Commissioners is seeking volunteers.

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Charlotte County Government Calendar News Image

Charlotte County Government Calendar

Aug. 19, 2026 11:20 am

Charlotte County government meetings for the coming week.

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Traffic Advisory - U.S. 41 at Gardner Drive Intersection Overnight Lane Closures News Image

Traffic Advisory - U.S. 41 at Gardner Drive Intersection Overnight Lane Closures

Aug. 19, 2026 10:09 am

The north and southbound left-hand turn lanes on U.S. 41 at the Gardner Drive intersection will be closed 7 p.m. to 12 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 20 for Public Works crews to install a new traffic signal cabinet.

Travelers should allow extra time when planning to travel through this area. 

The Public Works Department reminds motorists to remain alert at all times and to exercise caution when traveling in the vicinity of construction zones. 

For information, contact Will Steele, at Will.Steele@CharlotteCountyFl.gov.

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Traffic Advisory - Kings Highway at Harborview Road Intersection Overnight Lane Closure News Image

Traffic Advisory - Kings Highway at Harborview Road Intersection Overnight Lane Closure

Aug. 19, 2026 9:37 am

The right-hand lane at the Kings Highway and Harborview Road intersection will be closed 7 p.m. through 5 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 20 for Andrew Sitework to install a traffic light mast arm.

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Vegetable Gardening Workshops 

Vegetable Gardening Workshops 

Aug. 19, 2026 7:00 am

Calling all gardeners! Whether you have a seasoned green thumb or are ready to dig into vegetable gardening for the first time, learn how to make the most of Southwest Florida’s fall growing season at the Vegetable Gardening in Southwest Florida workshop.

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Tippecanoe Environmental Park Kayak Launch

**REVISED** Tippecanoe Environmental Park Kayak Launch

Aug. 19, 2026 6:57 am

Improvements to the natural kayak launch at Tippecanoe Environmental Park will began July 6, 2026, and is anticipated to be completed by Aug. 31.

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Charlotte County Fire & EMS to Host 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb News Image

Charlotte County Fire & EMS to Host 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb

Aug. 18, 2026 10:18 am

Charlotte County Fire & EMS invites the public and first responders to participate in a 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb on Friday, Sept. 11, at Charlotte Sports Park, 2300 El Jobean Road in Port Charlotte.

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Charlotte Rides Launch Set for Sept. 1

Charlotte Rides Launch Set for Sept. 1

Aug. 18, 2026 8:31 am

Charlotte County Transit will launch its new name Charlotte Rides and premiere its new van wraps at a ribbon-cutting ceremony set for 8 a.m., Sept. 1 at its facility at 545 Theresa Blvd., in Port Charlotte.

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Centennial Park Early Pool Closure Sept. 1

Centennial Park Early Pool Closure Sept. 1

Aug. 17, 2026 12:56 pm

Centennial Park Recreation Pool located at 1120 Centennial Blvd., Port Charlotte, will be closing at 5 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026, for a swim meet. The pool will reopen on Wednesday, Sept. 2 on a normal operating schedule.  

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