Buffalo Graffix Receives Charlotte County Excellence in Business Award
July 28, 2026 12:51 pm
CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (July 28, 2026) – The Charlotte County Economic Development Office presented Buffalo Graffix with the Excellence in Business Award during the July 28 meeting of the Charlotte County Commission. The award recognizes businesses that demonstrate leadership, strengthen the local economy and show a meaningful commitment to the community.
Charlotte County Earns 6th Place in 2026 Digital Counties Survey
July 27, 2026 12:00 pm
The Center for Digital Government and the National Association of Counties have announced that Charlotte County placed sixth in the 2026 Digital Counties Survey among counties with populations between 150,000 and 249,999.
Traffic Advisory - Chamberlain Boulevard Bridge Closure over Jupiter Waterway July 27-Jan. 11, 2027
July 27, 2026 9:42 am
The Chamberlain Boulevard Bridge over the Jupiter Waterway will be closed from Monday, July 27, 2026 until Monday, January 11, 2027.
Traffic Advisory - Edgewater Boulevard between Harbor Boulevard and Midway Boulevard Intermittent Lane Closures July 28-Aug. 14
July 23, 2026 9:46 am
Edgewater Boulevard between Harbor Boulevard and Midway Boulevard will have intermittent lane closures along the center median 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 28 through Friday, Aug. 14 for Walker Service to install landscaping in the medians.
News Release - Mid-County Transfer Station & Recycling Facility Partial Closure Aug. 11
July 22, 2026 10:21 am
The Mid-County Transfer & Recycling Facility located at 19765 Kenilworth Blvd, Port Charlotte, will be partially closed starting Aug. 11 for renovations.
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 - 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.
Traffic Advisory - Placida Road Bridge, Southbound Westernmost Lane and Pedestrian Walkway Closed April 24
July 16, 2026 1:29 pm
The southbound westernmost lane and pedestrian walkway of the Placida Road bridge over Ainger Creek is closed until further notice.
**REVISED** Tippecanoe Environmental Park Kayak Launch
July 16, 2026 12:29 pm
Improvements to the natural kayak launch at Tippecanoe Environmental Park will began July 6, 2026, and is anticipated to be completed by Aug. 21, 2026.