Volunteers Needed for Seagrass Monitoring Program
March 26, 2025 10:51 am
UF/IFAS Extension Florida Sea Grant Charlotte County and the Lemon Bay Conservancy are seeking volunteers to participate in the 5th Annual Eyes on Seagrass Citizen Science Monitoring Program to document the health of seagrass in upper Charlotte Harbor and Lemon Bay.
Phase I Reopening of Englewood Beach Park
March 26, 2025 7:42 am
The southern entrance to Englewood Beach parking lot will reopen on Wednesday, April 2, providing pedestrian access onto the beach. Parking spaces will be limited.
Charlotte County Libraries & History Participate in Suncoast Remake Learning Days
March 25, 2025 12:47 pm
Charlotte County Libraries & History will participate in Suncoast Remake Learning Days, an innovative learning festival for families and youth April 19-May 3.
Business Recovery Center Relocated to Family Service Center
March 12, 2025 4:08 pm
The Business Recovery Center has relocated from the Town Center mall to the Family Services Center at 21500 Gibralter Drive in Port Charlotte to assist residents affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. The BRC provides SBA assistance to businesses and residents who sustained economic losses from either hurricane.
Traffic Advisory-Bridge Closed on Ingraham Boulevard over President’s Waterway
March 4, 2025 10:57 am
The bridge spanning President’s Waterway on Ingraham Boulevard will be closed from Monday, March 10 until Sunday, June 8. This closure is required for rehabilitation work.
**REVISED** Temporary Change to Water Disinfection Process
Feb. 28, 2025 3:48 pm
Charlotte County Utilities, in conjunction with the Peace River Manasota Regional Water Supply Authority, will temporarily change the disinfection process for its potable (drinking) water supply. From April 22 through May 2 May 6, 2025, the water will be disinfected with free chlorine rather than chloramines (chlorine combined with ammonia).
Traffic Advisory - Intersection of Flamingo Boulevard and southbound U.S. 41 Closed
Feb. 27, 2025 4:24 pm
Starting Feb. 28, the intersection of Flamingo Boulevard and southbound U.S. 41 will be closed until further notice for construction.
Parks Master Planning for Deep Creek, Englewood East and Rotonda Community Parks
Feb. 27, 2025 10:50 am
Charlotte County Community Services will be hosting a public meeting at 6 p.m., on Thursday, March 6 at Centennial Park Recreation Center, 1120 Centennial Blvd., in Port Charlotte to discuss and gather feedback on the master planning of amenities at Deep Creek Park, Englewood East Park and Rotonda Community Park.
Kids Camp Connection Campaign Launches March 1
Feb. 26, 2025 2:12 pm
The Kids Camp Connection donation campaign begins March 1. Kid’s Camp Connection is a scholarship program for the Charlotte County Community Services Summer Day Camp.