ProGlider Boats Advances to Top 32 in “Coolest Thing Made in Florida” Competition
July 10, 2026 1:51 pm
CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (July 15, 2026) - ProGlider Boats LLC has advanced to the Top 32 in the 2026 “Coolest Thing Made in Florida” competition with its HyperGlider, a lightweight, side-by-side watercraft built in Charlotte County.
Presented by the Florida Chamber of Commerce in partnership with FloridaCommerce, the statewide competition recognizes Florida-made products and the manufacturers and workers behind them. ProGlider Boats advanced through public voting from a field of 100 products representing all 67 Florida counties.
Rain Barrel Workshop Aug. 3
July 9, 2026 3:10 pm
A rain barrel workshop will be held on Aug. 3, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the Centennial Park Recreation Center, 1120 Centennial Blvd. in Port Charlotte. This workshop will be hosted by Kaylynn Hyson, UF/IFAS Extension of Charlotte County Florida Friendly educator.
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.
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.
July is Park & Recreation Month
July 1, 2026 4:31 pm
Get Up, Get Out and Get Active in July with Charlotte County Community Services. July is nationally recognized as Park and Recreation Month.
**REVISED** Restrooms at Englewood Beach Open
July 1, 2026 1:58 pm
The restrooms at Englewood Beach are open.