Freestanding Shade Replacements
Jan. 29, 2026 3:26 pm
Beginning Feb. 2, 2026, Charlotte County Parks and Natural Resources will begin preparatory work for upcoming freestanding shade replacements at Ann and Chuck Dever Regional Park, Carmalita Park, Centennial Park, Deep Creek Park, Franz Ross Park, Harold Avenue Regional Park, Rotonda Park, South County Regional Park and Tringali Park.
**REVISED** Charlotte County Recreation and Pools Cashless
Jan. 28, 2026 3:57 pm
Charlotte County will no longer accept cash at recreation centers and pools beginning Wed., Feb. 4, 2026. These locations will accept VISA, and MasterCard, Discover and American Express. Apple Pay and Google Pay are planned to be available soon.
Bissett Community Park Playground Closed Starting Feb. 9
Jan. 28, 2026 3:50 pm
The playground at Bissett Community Park will be closed beginning Feb. 9, 2026, for approximately two weeks for shade installation. All other areas of the park will remain open.
St. Paul Linear Park Pergola Replacement Begins Feb. 2
Jan. 28, 2026 3:47 pm
Beginning Monday, Feb. 2, Charlotte County will replace three pergolas at St. Paul Linear Park in South Gulf Cove.
Cheney Brothers Receives Charlotte County Excellence in Business Award
Jan. 27, 2026 4:14 pm
CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (Jan. 27, 2026) – The Charlotte County Economic Development Office has awarded Cheney Brothers the Charlotte County Excellence in Business Award, recognizing the company’s leadership, economic impact, and longstanding commitment to the community.
Drop Savers Water Conservation Poster Contest
Jan. 23, 2026 1:28 pm
The Charlotte County Utilities Department invites local students to participate in the Drop Savers Water Conservation Poster Contest.
Registration Open for Florida Master Naturalist Program Coastal Module
Jan. 12, 2026 2:53 pm
Registration is open for the Coastal Systems Module of the Florida Master Naturalist Program, offered in Charlotte County by UF/IFAS Extension Florida Sea Grant. Registration is first-come first-served but will end March 2 if seats remain unfilled.
Midway Boulevard lane closures between Achilles Street and Kings Highway, Jan. 12 – 16
Jan. 9, 2026 1:00 pm
Lane closures on Midway Boulevard between Achilles Street and Kings Highway from Monday, Jan. 12 through Friday, Jan. 16.
Public Invited to Explore Historic Cookie House at Cedar Point Environmental Park
Jan. 8, 2026 2:10 pm
The Cookie House will be open to the public every Friday from Jan. 23 through March 27, 2026, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 14, during Lemon Bay Fest.