Port Charlotte Beach Recreation Center

Project Description

The project replaces the existing facility that has reached its end of life and suffered significant Hurricane damages. The new Recreation Center will be constructed in the same area as the previous facility, it will be approximatley 20K square feet to accomodate the growth and needs of the community for generations to come. The new facility will primarily focus on events and meeting space as well as improved outdoor spaces that compliment the views of the harbor. The new facility will be elevated and hardend to a code plus standard to be more resilient against future storms. The new facility will have a full serving kitchen, a dividable meeting room, a large event room, office spaces for staff and an auxiliary conference room available to the public. Outdoor amentities will include an elevated structure that supports walking and visibilty under the facility, a covered drop off area and exterior deck space facing the water for enhanced views and events.  

Project Location

Project Impacts

Additional hurricane repair projects taking place on the property are being coordinated with the contractor. 

Latest Updates

Construction continues to make strong progress across multiple areas of the project. All structural trusses have been successfully installed and braced, with truss steel decking installation currently underway. The ground floor slab-on-grade has been completed, and ground floor soffit framing is now in progress. On the first floor, metal framing and rigid insulation installation continue to advance steadily. Mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection rough-ins remain ongoing throughout the building. Exterior waterproofing work is nearing completion, while window installation is actively progressing.

Budget

Schedule

Supporting Materials

• Master Space Plan and Building Presentation
• Sales Tax Update
• CIP Sheet
• 7/22/25 Board Meeting
• 7/22/25 Board Agenda