Public Comment Period Open for Charlotte County CDBG-DR HMGP Match Funding Applications
March 27, 2026 9:15 am
Charlotte County is accepting public comment on its proposed Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) applications to support the local match for eligible Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) projects related to the 2023 and 2024 storm events. Proposed projects include utility system resilience improvements, emergency generators, infrastructure hardening, and flood mitigation measures intended to strengthen the County’s ability to withstand and recover from future disasters. The public comment period is open through April 10, 2026.
Meeting Notice - Manasota Key Beach Renourishment Project April 6
March 27, 2026 8:52 am
Charlotte County Public Works welcomes residents of Manasota Key to an informational meeting at 10 a.m., April 6, 2026 at Ann & Chuck Dever Regional Park Recreation Center Multipurpose room, 6961 San Casa Drive.
Community Helpers Day at Englewood Charlotte Library
March 27, 2026 8:39 am
The Englewood Charlotte Library will host Community Helpers Day on Saturday, April 11 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Growing Tropical Fruits Workshop
March 27, 2026 8:34 am
A workshop focused on growing your own mango and avocado, called “Growing Fantastic Tropical Fruits,” will be held Saturday, May 2, from 1-4 p.m. at Centennial Park Recreation Center, located at 1120 Centennial Blvd., in Port Charlotte.
Traffic Advisory - Harborview Road between Danforth Drive and North Shore Terrace Intermittent Lane Closures March 31-April 3
March 26, 2026 9:26 am
Harborview Road between Danforth Drive and North Shore Terrace will have intermittent lane closures 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesday, March 31 through Friday, April 3 for Public Works crews to perform edge of pavement work.
Marine Advisory - South Gulf Cove Lock Opening April 2-6
March 26, 2026 8:07 am
To help raise water levels in the canal system, the South Gulf Cove lock will be opened from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., starting Thursday, April 2 through Saturday, April 4 and from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, April 5 through Monday, April 6 to allow water flow. These times may vary depending on the tides.
New Watering Restrictions for Portion of Charlotte County April 3
March 25, 2026 8:17 am
From April 3, 2026 through July 1, 2026, watering hours are reduced to 12:01 a.m. to 4 a.m. only.
Registration Now Open for Charlotte County Government Academy
March 24, 2026 3:30 pm
Charlotte County Government Academy is scheduled for 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on April 29.
Tea for Us Party April 11
March 24, 2026 10:15 am
Charlotte County Community Services will host Tea for Us, a special tea party designed for individuals with disabilities, on Saturday, April 11, from 10 a.m.-noon at South County Regional Park located at 670 Cooper St., in Punta Gorda.