Charlotte County Committee Vacancies
July 22, 2026 8:35 am
The Board of County Commissioners is seeking volunteers.
Charlotte County Government Calendar
July 22, 2026 8:28 am
Charlotte County government meetings for the coming week.
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 - Edgewater Drive between Carlisle Avenue and Cousley Drive Intermittent Lane Closures July 22-29
July 21, 2026 10:04 am
Edgewater Drive between Carlisle Avenue and Cousley Drive will have intermittent lane closures 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday, July 22 through Wednesday, July 29 for Lumos to install underground fiber.
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.
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.