Traffic Advisory - Olean Boulevard between Harbor Boulevard and Caring Way Intermittent Lane Closures May 20-22
May 19, 2026 2:31 pm
Olean Boulevard between Harbor Boulevard and Caring Way will have intermittent lane closures 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wednesday, May 20 through Friday, May 22 for Lumos to install underground fiber.
Charlotte County Fire & EMS Nationally Recognized with American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline EMS Gold Award
May 19, 2026 2:06 pm
Charlotte County Fire & EMS has been nationally recognized with the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline EMS Gold Achievement Award for its commitment to offering rapid, research-based care to people experiencing the most severe forms of heart attacks and strokes, ultimately helping save lives and improve patient outcomes across the community.
AI Made Practical for Small Business Workshop to Help Local Businesses Choose the Right Tools
May 18, 2026 10:28 am
Charlotte County Economic Development and the Florida Small Business Development Center at Florida Gulf Coast University will host “AI Made Practical for Small Business: The Right Tool for the Right Job,” a workshop designed to help small business owners better understand how artificial intelligence tools can support everyday business needs. The workshop is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, June 11, at Charlotte County Economic Development, 18501 Murdock Circle, Suite 302, Port Charlotte.
Sewer Surveying Scheduled for Mid-County May 18-22
May 18, 2026 9:25 am
Surveying of sewer infrastructure is scheduled for a portion of Mid-County from Monday, May 18 through Friday, May 22.
Rescission of Precautionary Boil Water Notice – Ohara Area May 17
May 17, 2026 8:16 am
A precautionary boil water notice has been rescinded for customers in the Ohara area on May 17.
Traffic Advisory - Forrest Nelson Boulevard between Peachland Boulevard and East Corktree Circle Intermittent Lane Closures May 18-22
May 15, 2026 9:47 am
Forrest Nelson Boulevard between Peachland Boulevard and East Corktree Circle will have intermittent lane closures 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday, May 18 through Friday, May 22 for Irby Construction to install underground fiber.
Traffic Advisory - Intersection Closure at Veterans Boulevard and Yorkshire Street May 18-June 12
May 13, 2026 2:02 pm
The intersection at Veterans Boulevard and Yorkshire Street will be closed Monday, May 18 through Friday, June 12 for Wright Construction to perform roadway construction. No cross traffic will be allowed through the intersection.
Traffic Advisory - Ingraham Boulevard Bridge between Edsel Drive and Santa Cruz Drive Closed May 18-June 19
May 13, 2026 11:24 am
The Ingraham Boulevard bridge between Edsel Drive and Santa Cruz Drive will be closed Monday, May 18 through Friday, June 19.
Charlotte County Recognizes National Economic Development Week
May 13, 2026 9:30 am
Charlotte County commissioners recognized May 10-16, 2026, as National Economic Development Week, highlighting the local partnerships that support business growth, entrepreneurship, job creation and long-term economic vitality throughout the county. The proclamation recognizes the role economic development plays in strengthening communities by helping create, retain and expand jobs, supporting a stable tax base and improving quality of life. Representatives from SCORE, the Punta Gorda Chamber of Commerce, Charlotte County Public Schools, and the Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce joined Charlotte County Economic Development staff for the recognition.