Project Description
Masterplan, design and construct a replacement Cultural Center, including a replacement Library adding components of a Historical Center into a combined project. The project includes demolition of the exisitng facility.Project Location
2280 Aaron St, Port Charlotte, FL 33952Project Impacts
- The Cultural Center remains closed to public due to safety concerns resulting from multiple hurricane impacts.
- The Port Charlotte Library remains open to the public.
Latest Updates
- BOCC meeting January 27th provided direction to demolish the entire structure, including the library. Planning for demolition will include a bid package developed in partnership with a consultant, timing of the closing/relocating of the Port Charlotte Library will depend on the timing of the opening of the Mid-County Library.
- Master Planning phase complete with the BOCC providing direction to continue the process of presenting the replacement project in the 2026 Sales Tax program.
- All components of the project still remain in the discussion for design (Cultural Center, Library, History Center and Theater). Final design will be determined by the Board of County Commissioners at a future board meeting.
Budget
| Phase | Cost |
|---|---|
| Design | $4,250,000 |
| Construction | $51,150,000 |
| Other Costs | $3,600,000 |
| Total Budget | $59,000,000.00 |
Schedule
| Phase | Estimated Start Date | Forecast Completion | Actual Completion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Planning and Approval | 01/30/2025 | 10/01/2025 | 01/27/2026 |
| Design Development | 12/01/2026 | 04/01/2028 | |
| Construction | 10/01/2028 | 10/01/2030 | |
| Turnover & Closeout | 12/01/2030 | 02/28/2031 |
Supporting Materials
Project Phase
Planning and Project Approval
Last Updated
02/08/2026
Project Manager
Travis Perdue
Public Relations
Brian Gleason
Email Public Relations
Project Number
c192401
Sponsor Department
Multiple
Design Engineer/Architect
Harvard Jolly (Programming)
Construction Contractor
TBD