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Vegetable Gardening in Southwest Florida Workshop Jan. 24

Dec. 12, 2025 9:21 am

UF/IFAS Extension Charlotte County will host a vegetable gardening work workshop from 9 a.m.-noon, Saturday, Jan. 24 at Centennial Park, 1120 Centennial Blvd., Port Charlotte.

Hydroponic Gardening Workshop Jan. 24

Dec. 12, 2025 8:51 am

A Hydroponic Gardening Workshop will be held on Saturday, Jan. 24, at Centennial Park Recreation Center located at 1120 Centennial Blvd., Port Charlotte.

Charlotte County Accepting Nominations for Land Acquisition

Dec. 11, 2025 1:24 pm

Charlotte County Community Services is calling for public nominations of environmentally sensitive lands to be considered for acquisition using the remaining funds from the 2006 Conservation Charlotte referendum.

Charlotte County Rabies Alert

Dec. 10, 2025 9:58 am

Charlotte County Animal Control, in coordination with the Florida Department of Health in Charlotte County, has issued a 30-day rabies alert following confirmation that a bat in the McKee Street/Bennett Drive area of Port Charlotte tested positive for rabies.

Duffie North Groundbreaking Expands Industrial Capacity at Punta Gorda Airport Commerce Center

Dec. 9, 2025 3:30 pm

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (Dec. 9, 2025) – The Charlotte County Economic Development Office joined the Shriteh Family and GCM Contracting Solutions to celebrate the groundbreaking of Duffie North on Dec. 5, 2025. Duffie North is a 10-acre industrial development that will deliver more than 100,000 square feet of modern warehouse and flex space within the Punta Gorda Airport Commerce Center. The project is expected to generate more than 200 new jobs upon full occupancy.

Charlotte County Burn Ban Status

Dec. 9, 2025 2:56 pm

Charlotte County Imposes Burn Ban Dec. 9 2025

The Charlotte County Commission has imposed a ban on all outdoor open burning, including the use and discharge of fireworks and sparklers, due to ongoing drought conditions and increased fire risk.