Franklin Water Treatment Opens New Charlotte County Facility, Plans to Grow Workforce to 30 Employees
Nov. 25, 2025 5:07 pm
CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (Nov. 20, 2025) – Franklin Water Treatment celebrated the grand opening of its new Punta Gorda facility with a ribbon cutting attended by county officials, business leaders and members of the Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce. The event highlighted the company’s continued investment in the local economy and its long-term commitment to the community. Chamber CEO Bob White welcomed attendees and recognized Franklin Water Treatment’s role in supporting regional economic growth.
Wills, Trusts and Estates Workshop Dec. 18
Nov. 25, 2025 2:23 pm
Join the Englewood Charlotte Library for a workshop on wills, trusts and estates at 6 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 18.
Library Branches Closed Friday, Dec. 5
Nov. 25, 2025 2:10 pm
All Charlotte County Library branches will be closed on Friday, Dec. 5 for a staff training.
Traffic Advisory - Temporary Lane Closures for Tree Trimming and Mulching Dec. 4-11
Nov. 25, 2025 10:25 am
There will be temporary lane closures in numerous locations around the county from Dec. 4 through Dec. 11 while workers perform tree trimming and spread mulch in road medians.
Traffic Advisory - Turbak Road Closure Overnight Dec. 3-4
Nov. 24, 2025 2:30 pm
Please be advised that Turbak Drive will be closed overnight starting Dec. 3-4, 2025, for necessary railroad repair work.
Marine Advisory - South Gulf Cove Lock Manual Use Only Nov. 27
Nov. 24, 2025 11:20 am
The South Gulf Cove Lock will be operational on Thursday, Nov. 27 for manual use only; lock tenders will not be available until Friday, Nov 28.
Traffic Advisory - Panama Boulevard Closed from CR 775 to the Ferry Landing Dec. 4
Nov. 24, 2025 9:40 am
Panama Boulevard from CR 775 to the Ferry Landing will be closed the evening of Thursday, Dec. 4 for Ajax Paving Industries to complete paving work.
Traffic Advisory - Midway Boulevard between Hariet Street and Page Street Intermittent Lane Closures Nov. 24-26
Nov. 23, 2025 12:39 pm
The westbound right-hand lane of Midway Boulevard between Hariet Street and Page Street will have intermittent lane closures 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday Nov. 24, through Wednesday, Nov. 26 for Blue Streak Telecom to install underground fiber.
Traffic Advisory - Toledo Blade Boulevard between S.R. 776 and Hillsborough Boulevard Intermittent Lane Closures Nov. 25
Nov. 21, 2025 9:32 am
Toledo Blade Boulevard between S.R. 776 and Hillsborough Boulevard will have intermittent lane closures 9:00 am. to 3 p.m., Tuesday Nov. 25 for Public Works crews to complete asphalt repairs.