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.
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 County to Host First-Ever Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz, Seeks Community Exhibitors
Aug. 4, 2026 8:23 am
Charlotte County Parks & Natural Resources invites the community to discover their importance at the county's first-ever Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz event from 9 -11 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, at Centennial Park Recreation Center, located at 1120 Centennial Blvd., in Port Charlotte.
Traffic Advisory - Kings Highway Traffic Pattern Change at Sandhill Boulevard Intersection
Aug. 3, 2026 1:20 pm
The Kings Highway traffic pattern change at Sandhill Boulevard is scheduled to start Monday, Aug. 10. This traffic pattern will affect northbound traffic between Interstate 75 and Sandhill Boulevard.
Charlotte County Burn Ban Status
July 28, 2026 11:00 am
The Charlotte County Commission has voted to rescind the countywide burn ban previously reenacted on April 28, 2026.
Traffic Advisory - Chamberlain Boulevard Bridge Closure over Jupiter Waterway July 27-Jan. 11, 2027
July 27, 2026 9:42 am
The Chamberlain Boulevard Bridge over the Jupiter Waterway will be closed from Monday, July 27, 2026 until Monday, January 11, 2027.
Mid-County Transfer Station & Recycling Facility Partial Closure Aug. 11
July 22, 2026 10:21 am
The Mid-County Transfer & Recycling Facility located at 19765 Kenilworth Blvd, Port Charlotte, will be partially closed starting Aug. 11 for renovations.
Charlotte County Economic Development Highlights Jennifer Cirella in 40 Under 40
July 21, 2026 2:40 pm
CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (July 21, 2026) Charlotte County Economic Development is highlighting Jennifer Cirella through its 40 Under 40 feature, part of the Careers on the Coast program. The program shares the stories of young professionals who are building careers, businesses and community connections in Charlotte County.
Cirella is a Punta Gorda native, Charlotte High School graduate and founder of Calista Kitchen & Bath. After earning her degree from Florida Gulf Coast University and beginning her career in Washington, D.C., she returned home to build her business. She is a Florida certified building contractor and vice president of the Charlotte DeSoto Building Industry Association.