Seats Available for Florida Master Naturalist Program Freshwater Module
Aug. 20, 2026 9:04 am
Seats are still available for the Freshwater Module of the Florida Master Naturalist Program, offered in the Charlotte County by UF/IFAS Extension Florida Sea Grant.
Volunteers Needed for Florida Horseshoe Crab Watch
Aug. 20, 2026 8:43 am
Florida Sea Grant is seeking volunteers to participate in the Florida Horseshoe Crab Watch to collect information on mating horseshoe crabs in Charlotte Harbor.
Vegetable Gardening Workshops
Aug. 19, 2026 7:00 am
Calling all gardeners! Whether you have a seasoned green thumb or are ready to dig into vegetable gardening for the first time, learn how to make the most of Southwest Florida’s fall growing season at the Vegetable Gardening in Southwest Florida workshop.
**REVISED** Tippecanoe Environmental Park Kayak Launch
Aug. 19, 2026 6:57 am
Improvements to the natural kayak launch at Tippecanoe Environmental Park will began July 6, 2026, and is anticipated to be completed by Aug. 31.
Charlotte County Fire & EMS to Host 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb
Aug. 18, 2026 10:18 am
Charlotte County Fire & EMS invites the public and first responders to participate in a 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb on Friday, Sept. 11, at Charlotte Sports Park, 2300 El Jobean Road in Port Charlotte.
Charlotte Rides Launch Set for Sept. 1
Aug. 18, 2026 8:31 am
Charlotte County Transit will launch its new name Charlotte Rides and premiere its new van wraps at a ribbon-cutting ceremony set for 8 a.m., Sept. 1 at its facility at 545 Theresa Blvd., in Port Charlotte.
Centennial Park Early Pool Closure Sept. 1
Aug. 17, 2026 12:56 pm
Centennial Park Recreation Pool located at 1120 Centennial Blvd., Port Charlotte, will be closing at 5 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026, for a swim meet. The pool will reopen on Wednesday, Sept. 2 on a normal operating schedule.
Charlotte County Public Safety Honors Outstanding Service at Annual Appreciation & Recognition Banquet
Aug. 17, 2026 10:22 am
Charlotte County Public Safety celebrated extraordinary bravery, lifesaving actions and dedicated service during its annual Public Safety Appreciation & Recognition Banquet. The event honored personnel who exemplify the department’s mission of ensuring the health and safety of our community by delivering exceptional fire and EMS services.
Traffic Advisory - Road Closure on Redondo Street between High Springs Avenue and Kitchener Avenue
Aug. 13, 2026 1:59 pm
Redondo Street between High Springs Avenue and Kitchner Avenue will be closed 8 a.m., Monday, Aug 17 through Monday, Aug. 31 for Public Works crews to repair stormwater infrastructure.