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.
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.
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** Traffic Advisory - Road Closure on Cutler Terrace between Longwood Avenue and Santa Rosa Avenue July 6-Aug. 14
July 1, 2026 10:47 am
Cutler Terrace between Longwood Avenue and Santa Rosa Avenue will be closed Monday, July 6 through Tuesday, July 21Friday, July 31 Friday, Aug.14 for Public Works crews to repair stormwater infrastructure.
**REVISED** Ann and Chuck Dever Regional Park Pool Closed for Repairs
June 30, 2026 2:04 pm
Ann and Chuck Dever Regional Park Pool, located at 7001 San Casa Drive in Englewood, will remain closed for repairs through Sept. 4.
Fats, Oils and Grease Fees Go in Effect Oct. 1
June 26, 2026 11:07 am
In an effort to better protect the wastewater system, fats, oils and grease fees will apply to food service establishments that are Utilities Department customers.