Traffic Advisory - Placida Road Bridge, Southbound Westernmost Lane and Pedestrian Walkway Closed April 24
July 16, 2026 1:29 pm
The southbound westernmost lane and pedestrian walkway of the Placida Road bridge over Ainger Creek is closed until further notice.
**REVISED** Tippecanoe Environmental Park Kayak Launch
July 16, 2026 12:29 pm
Improvements to the natural kayak launch at Tippecanoe Environmental Park will began July 6, 2026, and is anticipated to be completed by Aug. 21, 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** 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.
News Release - Waste Management Begins Earlier Pick-up Times in Ackerman Area June 24
June 23, 2026 4:26 pm
Waste Management will begin a new waste pick-up time in the Ackerman area starting at 4:30 a.m., June 24.
Charlotte County Fire & EMS Fire Station 3 Temporary Relocation
June 23, 2026 2:05 pm
Charlotte County Fire & EMS has temporarily relocated operations from Fire Station 3 as construction begins on a replacement station at the current site.
The existing Fire Station 3, located at 4322 El Jobean Road in Port Charlotte, will be demolished to make way for a facility designed to meet the current and future needs of the community. During construction, personnel and apparatus assigned to Fire Station 3 will operate from a temporary station at Randy Spence Park, located at 4333 Kerrigan Circle in Port Charlotte.