New Online Community Speaker Request
May 28, 2026 5:23 pm
Charlotte County has launched a Community Speaker Request page to make it easy to request speakers for meetings and events.
Traffic Advisory - Lane Closure on Veterans Boulevard at Norman Street June 1-July 10
May 28, 2026 1:23 pm
The eastbound right-hand lane at Veterans Boulevard and Norman Street will be closed Monday, June 1 through Friday, July 10 for EHC Construction to perform roadway construction.
Traffic Advisory - Kings Highway Traffic Pattern change from Sandhill Boulevard to Desoto County Line June 2
May 27, 2026 11:44 am
The Kings Highway traffic pattern change from Sandhill Boulevard to Desoto County Line is scheduled to start Tuesday, June 2. This traffic pattern will affect the southbound traffic entering into Charlotte County. Kings Highway at Sandhill Boulevard will be down to one lane through the Sandhill Boulevard Intersection.
Summer Reading Kickoff May 30
May 23, 2026 2:55 pm
As the school year winds down, Charlotte County Libraries are preparing to launch one of the community’s most anticipated summer traditions: the 2026 Summer Reading Program.
Englewood Beach Basketball Court Resurfacing
May 12, 2026 11:26 am
Resurfacing of the basketball court at Englewood Beach began May 11 and is anticipated to be complete by July 10, 2026.
Randy Spence Park Construction
May 8, 2026 2:37 pm
Beginning the week of May 11, 2026, construction will begin at Randy Spence Park. A temporary fire station will begin construction in the open grass area of the park.
Park Restroom Renovations
May 7, 2026 9:38 am
Restroom renovations at Bissett Park, Englewood East Park, G.C Herring Park, and Maracaibo Kidspace Park will begin June 1, 2026 and is anticipated to be complete by Oct. 6, 2026.
Mid-County Regional Library Reopening May 11
April 28, 2026 3:47 pm
The Mid-County Regional Library, located at 2050 Forrest Nelson Blvd., in Port Charlotte, will officially reopen to the public on Monday, May 11, following extensive repairs from damage sustained during Hurricane Ian in 2022.
Charlotte County Burn Ban Status
April 28, 2026 11:00 am
Charlotte County reinstates Burn Ban April 28, 2026.
Charlotte County has reinstated a countywide burn ban effective immediately due to ongoing drought conditions, elevated fire risk, and the potential for extreme fire behavior. The ban prohibits outdoor open burning, recreational fires, yard waste burning, and the private use of fireworks or sparklers until further notice. Burns authorized by the Florida Forest Service are exempt.