**REVISED** Charlotte County Recreation and Pools Cashless
Jan. 28, 2026 3:57 pm
Charlotte County will no longer accept cash at recreation centers and pools beginning Wed., Feb. 4, 2026. These locations will accept VISA, and MasterCard, Discover and American Express. Apple Pay and Google Pay are planned to be available soon.
Bissett Community Park Playground Closed Starting Feb. 9
Jan. 28, 2026 3:50 pm
The playground at Bissett Community Park will be closed beginning Feb. 9, 2026, for approximately two weeks for shade installation. All other areas of the park will remain open.
St. Paul Linear Park Pergola Replacement Begins Feb. 2
Jan. 28, 2026 3:47 pm
Beginning Monday, Feb. 2, Charlotte County will replace three pergolas at St. Paul Linear Park in South Gulf Cove.
Cheney Brothers Receives Charlotte County Excellence in Business Award
Jan. 27, 2026 4:14 pm
CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (Jan. 27, 2026) – The Charlotte County Economic Development Office has awarded Cheney Brothers the Charlotte County Excellence in Business Award, recognizing the company’s leadership, economic impact, and longstanding commitment to the community.
Drop Savers Water Conservation Poster Contest
Jan. 23, 2026 1:28 pm
The Charlotte County Utilities Department invites local students to participate in the Drop Savers Water Conservation Poster Contest.
Registration Open for Florida Master Naturalist Program Coastal Module
Jan. 12, 2026 2:53 pm
Registration is open for the Coastal Systems Module of the Florida Master Naturalist Program, offered in Charlotte County by UF/IFAS Extension Florida Sea Grant. Registration is first-come first-served but will end March 2 if seats remain unfilled.
Traffic Advisory - Pellam Boulevard Bridge between Yukon Drive and Cannolot Boulevard Intermittent Lane Closure Jan. 12-Feb. 27
Jan. 7, 2026 2:07 pm
The Pellam Boulevard bridge between Yukon Drive and Cannolot Boulevard will have intermittent lane closures 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday, Jan. 12 through Friday, Feb. 27 for Villa-Fuerte Construction to complete bridge rehabilitation work.
Riverside Park Closed for Repairs
Jan. 6, 2026 2:15 pm
Riverside Park will be closed for repairs to the boat ramp and dock beginning Jan. 7, 2026.
Utilities Department Schedules Facility Tours
Jan. 2, 2026 10:22 am
The Charlotte County Utilities Department invites the community to guided tours of water and wastewater facilities.