**REVISED** Temporary Change to Water Disinfection Process
Feb. 28, 2025 3:48 pm
Charlotte County Utilities, in conjunction with the Peace River Manasota Regional Water Supply Authority, will temporarily change the disinfection process for its potable (drinking) water supply. From April 22 through May 2 May 6, 2025, the water will be disinfected with free chlorine rather than chloramines (chlorine combined with ammonia).
Traffic Advisory - Intersection of Flamingo Boulevard and southbound U.S. 41 Closed
Feb. 27, 2025 4:24 pm
Starting Feb. 28, the intersection of Flamingo Boulevard and southbound U.S. 41 will be closed until further notice for construction.
Parks Master Planning for Deep Creek, Englewood East and Rotonda Community Parks
Feb. 27, 2025 10:50 am
Charlotte County Community Services will be hosting a public meeting at 6 p.m., on Thursday, March 6 at Centennial Park Recreation Center, 1120 Centennial Blvd., in Port Charlotte to discuss and gather feedback on the master planning of amenities at Deep Creek Park, Englewood East Park and Rotonda Community Park.
Kids Camp Connection Campaign Launches March 1
Feb. 26, 2025 2:12 pm
The Kids Camp Connection donation campaign begins March 1. Kid’s Camp Connection is a scholarship program for the Charlotte County Community Services Summer Day Camp.
Charlotte County Imposes Burn Ban
Feb. 25, 2025 12:05 pm
The Charlotte County Commission has imposed a ban on all outdoor burning, including the use and discharge of fireworks and sparklers, due to ongoing drought conditions and increased fire risk.
Edible Landscape Symposium
Feb. 20, 2025 9:33 am
UF/IFAS Extension Charlotte County will be hosting an Edible Landscape Symposium at Centennial Park Recreation Center, located at 1120 Centennial Blvd. Port Charlotte from 8:30 am to 12:30 p.m., Saturday, March 15.
Florida Division of Emergency Management Launches Statewide Residential Mitigation Program, Elevate Florida
Feb. 7, 2025 10:02 am
The Florida Division of Emergency Management has launched Elevate Florida, the state’s first residential mitigation program aimed at enhancing community resilience by protecting private residences from natural hazards.
The Elevate Florida application portal is now open. Residents can apply by creating an account and completing an application at https://fdem-resmit.my.site.com/Elevate.
Traffic Advisory - Intermittent Lane Closures on Rock Creek Drive
Jan. 31, 2025 3:58 pm
Intermittent Lane closures will occur Feb. 4, 2025, from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. near 3189 Rock Creek Drive until Feb. 7, 2025. Crews will be on-site to install power poles in this area.
Traffic Advisory - Sidewalk and Water Main Replacement Construction on Dorchester Street
Jan. 31, 2025 10:32 am
Construction will start Monday, Feb. 3 on Dorchester Street from Peachland Boulevard through Midway Boulevard to install a water main and sidewalk. Intermittent delays can be expected for several months.