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Charlotte County Announces Calendar Photo Contest Winners

Nov. 4, 2025 12:29 pm

Charlotte County announces the winners of 2026 Live, Work & Play in Charlotte County calendar photo contest.

Dugout and Bleacher Shade Repairs at Harold Avenue Regional Park

Nov. 3, 2025 3:23 pm

Beginning Nov. 12, repair work will begin on dugout and bleacher shades at Harold Ave Regional Park located 23400 Harold Ave., in Port Charlotte.

Traffic Advisory - Palm Shores Boulevard Intermittent Road Closures Nov. 5-14

Oct. 31, 2025 12:07 pm

There will be intermittent road closures on Palm Shores Boulevard from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wednesday, Nov 5 through Friday, Nov 14 for Public Works to install stormwater infrastructure.

Traffic Advisory - Temporary Lane Closures for Tree Trimming and Mulching Oct. 30-Nov. 24

Oct. 30, 2025 4:37 pm

There will be temporary lane closures in numerous locations around the county from Oct. 30 to Nov. 24 while workers perform tree trimming and spread mulch in road medians. All work to occur between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.

Utilities Department Customer Service Phones

Oct. 28, 2025 12:44 pm

The Charlotte County Utilities Department customer service phone line, 941-764-4300, is experiencing a technical issue that may result in calls being dropped.

Charlotte County Public Schools Honored with Excellence in Business Award

Oct. 28, 2025 10:21 am

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (Oct. 28, 2025) - Charlotte County Economic Development Office presented the Excellence in Business Award to Charlotte County Public Schools (CCPS) for outstanding innovation in workforce development and community leadership. Through its commitment to the Portrait of a Graduate framework, CCPS ensures that every student graduates with more than just a diploma, they leave with a plan for the future. This plan centers around the Three Es: Employment, Enrollment, or Enlistment, empowering students to take charge of their career path and contribute to Charlotte County’s long-term prosperity.

Charlotte County Announces Winners of the Sea Turtle Lighting Recognition Program

Oct. 27, 2025 2:39 pm

Charlotte County Natural Resources is proud to announce the winners of the inaugural Sea Turtle Lighting Recognition Program, a pilot initiative designed to honor the outstanding efforts of local beachfront property owners, businesses, and residents in protecting nesting sea turtles and their hatchlings.