County Earns 33 NACo Achievement Awards
June 18, 2026 2:38 pm
Charlotte County has been recognized with 33 2026 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties.
Call for Photo Entries for the Waters of Charlotte County Calendar Contest
June 16, 2026 2:07 pm
Submit photos that feature the beauty of our county’s waters. Deadline for entries is Aug. 31, 2026.
Boardwalk Closed at Tippecanoe Environmental Park
June 15, 2026 2:14 pm
The boardwalk south of the entrance at Tippecanoe Environmental Park is closed for repairs. Patrons should avoid the area.
**REVISED** Traffic Advisory - Wintergarden Avenue Bridge Closure March 18 through Aug. 17
June 4, 2026 1:18 pm
The Wintergarden Avenue Bridge will be closed from Wednesday, March 18 through Friday, April 17Aug. 17. This bridge closure is required for bridge rehabilitation work.
Tennis/Pickleball Court Renovation
June 3, 2026 3:04 pm
Renovation of the pickleball/tennis courts at Harbour Heights Park, including demolition and reconstruction, will begin June 17, 2026, and is anticipated to be completed by Aug. 17, 2026.
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.
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.
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.