Fourteen Charlotte County Products Compete in Coolest Thing Made in Florida Competition
June 19, 2026 2:38 pm
Fourteen Charlotte County products are in the running in the Coolest Thing Made in Florida competition, a statewide celebration of Florida-made products, manufacturers and innovation.
Presented by the Florida Chamber of Commerce in partnership with FloridaCommerce, the competition highlights products manufactured across the state. Charlotte County companies represented in the competition include
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Amigo Pallets PG Inc.
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Baby Barrier Fence
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Built Right/Fluidra
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Cast Systems LLC
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Hydro-E-Lectric Inc.
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ProGlider Boats LLC
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Ultra-Tech Enterprises Inc.
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QLine Product Corp.
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Pulsafeeder
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Waterway Boat Lift Covers Inc.
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Underwater Fish Light LLC
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Galaxy Multi Rides
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SuperTrak
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Torch & Needle
Charlotte County to Host World’s Largest Swimming Lesson June 25
June 19, 2026 7:08 am
On Thursday, June 25, 2026, children and adults around the world will participate in the World’s Largest Swimming Lesson. Centennial Park Pool, 1120 Centennial Blvd., in Port Charlotte, and South County Regional Park pool, 670 Cooper St., in Punta Gorda, will be serving as official hosts for the World’s Largest Swim Lesson 2026 event.
Charlotte County Fire & EMS Mourns the Line-of-Duty Death of Firefighter/Paramedic Jan A. "Jay" Sanders Jr.
June 18, 2026 4:03 pm
Charlotte County Fire & EMS solemnly announces the line-of-duty death of Firefighter/Paramedic Jan A. "Jay" Sanders Jr., who passed away on June 18, 2026 following a courageous battle with occupational cancer.
County Earns 33 NACo Achievement Awards
June 18, 2026 2:38 pm
Charlotte County has been recognized with 33 2026 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties.
**REVISED** Port Charlotte Library Closing after 65 years
June 18, 2026 8:11 am
After 65 years, The Port Charlotte Library will close permanently after Saturday, July 11. The last day to check out materials at the Port Charlotte Library will be Thursday, July 9, 2026. Computers, wifi, and printing services will be available through July 11 at 6 p.m.
Call for Photo Entries for the Waters of Charlotte County Calendar Contest
June 16, 2026 2:07 pm
Submit photos that feature the beauty of our county’s waters. Deadline for entries is Aug. 31, 2026.
Traffic Advisory - Winchester Boulevard at Apple Valley Avenue and Gulfstream Boulevard Intermittent Lane Closures June 22-26
June 16, 2026 1:58 pm
The southbound right-hand lane of Winchester Boulevard at Apple Valley Avenue to Gulfstream Boulevard will have intermittent lane closures 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday, June 22 through Friday, June 26 for Irby Construction to install underground power.
Boardwalk Closed at Tippecanoe Environmental Park
June 15, 2026 2:14 pm
The boardwalk south of the entrance at Tippecanoe Environmental Park is closed for repairs. Patrons should avoid the area.
**REVISED** Ann and Chuck Dever Regional Park Pool Maintenance Closure
June 15, 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 July 1.