SBA Offers Disaster Relief to Charlotte County Small Businesses, Nonprofits Affected by February Drought
May 12, 2025 2:34 pm
The U.S. Small Business Administration announced the availability of low interest federal disaster loans to small businesses and private nonprofit organizations in Florida who sustained economic losses caused by the drought beginning February 11, 2025.
To apply online visit sba.gov/disaster. Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov for more information on SBA disaster assistance. For people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.
The deadline to return economic injury applications is Dec. 8, 2025.
Traffic Advisory - Veterans Boulevard at Cochran Intersection Reconstruction to Begin May 19, 2025
May 12, 2025 9:55 am
Charlotte County Public Works announces the start of the Veterans Blvd at Cochran Blvd Intersection reconstruction project, which is slated to begin May 19, 2025.
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.
Waterway Debris Removal
Nov. 25, 2024 4:07 pm
To report debris in canals or local waterways, submit a report online at FloridaDebrisCleanup.com or call 850-366-6007, available from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
Storm Debris Zone Progress Map for Hurricane Milton
Oct. 22, 2024 4:23 pm
Charlotte County has launched an online storm debris zone progress map to update residents on cleanup efforts after Hurricane Milton. The map can be found online at www.CharlotteCountyFL.gov/debrisprogress.
Storm Debris Removal Dashboard for Hurricane Milton
Oct. 14, 2024 12:27 pm
The dashboard is available online at www.CharlotteCountyFL.gov/debris.
Access to Gasparilla Island is Closed
Oct. 10, 2024 6:03 pm
Access is closed to Gasparilla Island, including residents and visitors, except for emergency response personnel conducting search and rescue and disaster recovery operations.
Temporary Recreational Vehicles and Mobile Homes Allowed
Sep. 29, 2024 2:34 pm
To obtain a permit to set a temporary mobile home, visit the Community Development Department at 18400 Murdock Circle, Port Charlotte, to fill out necessary paperwork and provide plans.