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Utilities Customer Call Center Hours

Utilities Customer Call Center Hours

Sep. 2, 2025 11:57 am

The adjusted operating hours of the Utilities Department’s customer call center will remain in effect indefinitely.

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Water Service Interruption Scheduled for Gulf Cove Sept. 3

Water Service Interruption Scheduled for Gulf Cove Sept. 3

Sep. 2, 2025 9:02 am

A water service interruption is scheduled for some customers in Gulf Cove from approximately 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 3.

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Traffic Advisory - Shady Lane Road Closed Sept. 8-Nov. 14 News Image

Traffic Advisory - Shady Lane Road Closed Sept. 8-Nov. 14

Aug. 29, 2025 2:16 pm

Shady Lane will be closed from Melbourne Street to Harper Avenue 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday, Sept. 8 through Friday, Nov. 14 for TLC Diversified to install a new water main.

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Charlotte County Rabies Alert

Charlotte County Rabies Alert

Aug. 27, 2025 5:20 pm

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 raccoon in the Washington Loop Rd/Trails End Drive area of Punta Gorda tested positive for rabies.

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Local Mitigation Strategy Working Group Public Meeting Sept. 22

Local Mitigation Strategy Working Group Public Meeting Sept. 22

Aug. 27, 2025 4:50 pm

The Charlotte County/Punta Gorda Local Mitigation Strategy Working Group will hold its biannual public meeting at 1:30 p.m. on Sept. 22 at the Charlotte County Emergency Operations Center, 26571 Airport Road, Punta Gorda, FL 33982.

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SBDC at FGCU and Charlotte County Economic Development  Host No Cost Workshop: “Community Power: Learn Branding Strategies That Stick” on 9/23/25   News Image

SBDC at FGCU and Charlotte County Economic Development  Host No Cost Workshop: “Community Power: Learn Branding Strategies That Stick” on 9/23/25  

Aug. 26, 2025 10:43 am

The Florida Small Business Development Center at Florida Gulf Coast University, in partnership with the Charlotte County Economic Development Office, will host a no-cost workshop titled “Community Power: Strategies to Elevate Your Brand” from 9 to 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 23 at 18501 Murdock Circle, Room 302, Port Charlotte. 

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Charlotte County Community Development Department Extends Hours Effective Sept. 2

Charlotte County Community Development Department Extends Hours Effective Sept. 2

Aug. 26, 2025 10:05 am

The Charlotte County Community Development Department will extend its hours effective Sept. 2, 2025.

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Isaac James Named Charlotte County’s August 40 Under 40 Honoree News Image

**CORRECTION** Isaac James Named Charlotte County’s August 40 Under 40 Honoree

Aug. 25, 2025 12:47 pm

Charlotte County Economic Development has selected Isaac James, executive director of the Military Heritage Museum, as its August 40 Under 40 honoree.  James is recognized for helping to revitalize the Gulf Theater into a destination for live performance, connecting students with veterans to make history come alive, and strengthening the county’s quality of life and economy.

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