Additional Amenities Open at Bayshore Live Oak Park
Feb. 4, 2026 11:38 am
Shoreline renourishment has been completed at Bayshore Live Oak Park. Additional amenities have reopened.
Charlotte County Committee Vacancies
Feb. 4, 2026 9:00 am
The Board of County Commissioners is seeking volunteers.
Charlotte County Government Calendar
Feb. 4, 2026 9:00 am
Charlotte County government meetings for the coming week.
Ed Rensi to Speak at “Built to Last” Restaurant Leadership Event Feb. 23 at Military Heritage Museum
Feb. 2, 2026 3:33 pm
CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (Feb. 2, 2026) - “Built to Last: What Winning Restaurants Do Differently,” an in-person program featuring restaurant industry leader Ed Rensi, will take place from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Feb. 23, 2026, at the Military Heritage Museum in Punta Gorda. Presented by SCORE Port Charlotte and hosted in partnership with the Punta Gorda Chamber of Commerce and the Charlotte County Economic Development Office, the program will examine leadership, operational discipline and long-term decision-making in the restaurant industry. The event is sponsored by Cheney Brothers.
Hathaway Park Restrooms Closed Feb. 16-23
Feb. 2, 2026 9:47 am
The restroom building at Hathaway Park will be closed for painting Feb. 16-23, 2026. There will be portable toilets available for use on site.
Freestanding Shade Replacements
Jan. 29, 2026 3:26 pm
Beginning Feb. 2, 2026, Charlotte County Parks and Natural Resources will begin preparatory work for upcoming freestanding shade replacements at Ann and Chuck Dever Regional Park, Carmalita Park, Centennial Park, Deep Creek Park, Franz Ross Park, Harold Avenue Regional Park, Rotonda Park, South County Regional Park and Tringali Park.
**REVISED** Charlotte County Recreation and Pools Cashless
Jan. 28, 2026 3:57 pm
Charlotte County will no longer accept cash at recreation centers and pools beginning Wed., Feb. 4, 2026. These locations will accept VISA, and MasterCard, Discover and American Express. Apple Pay and Google Pay are planned to be available soon.
Bissett Community Park Playground Closed Starting Feb. 9
Jan. 28, 2026 3:50 pm
The playground at Bissett Community Park will be closed beginning Feb. 9, 2026, for approximately two weeks for shade installation. All other areas of the park will remain open.
St. Paul Linear Park Pergola Replacement Begins Feb. 2
Jan. 28, 2026 3:47 pm
Beginning Monday, Feb. 2, Charlotte County will replace three pergolas at St. Paul Linear Park in South Gulf Cove.