Traffic Advisory - St. Paul Boulevard Bridge Closure over Zephyr Waterway July 16-Aug. 5
July 14, 2026 4:19 pm
The St. Paul Boulevard bridge over the Zephyr Waterway will be closed from Thursday, July 16 through Wednesday, Aug. 5. This bridge closure is required for rehabilitation work to be completed by Structural Technologies.
Charlotte County Recognized with 2025 Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation
July 14, 2026 3:46 pm
Cigna Healthcare has selected Charlotte County as a recipient of their 2025 gold level Healthy Workforce Designation for demonstrating a strong commitment to improving the health and vitality of its employees through a workplace well-being program.
Charlotte County awarded Mental Health America Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health
July 14, 2026 3:23 pm
Charlotte County has been awarded a 2026 Platinum level for Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health, the nation’s top recognition for U.S. employers committed to creating mentally healthy workplaces.
Traffic Advisory - Intermittent Lane Closures Placida Road between Winchester Boulevard and Rotonda Boulevard West July 15-17
July 14, 2026 9:51 am
The southbound right-hand lane of Placida Road between Winchester Boulevard and Rotonda Boulevard West will have intermittent lane closures 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday, July 15 through Friday, July 17 for ERS Construction to complete sidewalk repairs.
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.