Disaster Recovery Site - Beach Erosion
Last Updated: 10/13/2025 Category: Disaster Recovery Site
Hurricane Ian caused severe shoreline erosion at Manasota Key, Don Pedro, and Stump Pass, displacing hundreds of thousands of cubic yards of sand. The dune system and seawalls were heavily damaged, exposing properties to storm risks. Additional damage affected beach fill, mangrove roots, riprap, pavilions, sidewalks, boat ramps, and docks, many of which need repair or replacement.
Disaster Recovery Site - South Gulf Cove Access Channel
Last Updated: 10/13/2025 Category: Disaster Recovery Site
Hurricane Ian caused land-based washouts and runoff into MSBU-maintained navigable waterways.
Allapatchee Shores Park - Stormwater and Parking Enhancements
Last Updated: 10/03/2025 Current Phase: Planning and Project Approval
Allapatchee Shores Park - Stormwater and Parking Enhancements
Last Updated: 09/03/2025 Category: County Facilities Current Phase: Planning and Project Approval
The Cultural Center Replacement project was approved to move forward with masterplanning and programming by the Board of County Commissioners on March 12th 2024 following a series of public input activities and final presentation. The board granted $750,000 to proceed with advertising for a consultant. Additionally the direction was given to move forward with demolition of the existing facility scheduled for FY26. The full design and permitting phase is scheduled for funding in FY27 with construction funding in FY28.
Cochran Boulevard Reclaim Extension
Completed 08/26/2025 Category: Utilities
Construction of reclaimed water mains along the right-of-way of Cochran Boulevard from Quesada Avenue to Peachland Boulevard.
Last Updated: 07/29/2025 Category: Utilities Current Phase: Planning and Project Approval
This project includes extending sewer lines to provide service to certain developed properties within five project areas along the improved US 41 Corridor.
Bridgeless Barrier Islands Accessibility Study
Completed 05/19/2025 Category: Other
This Study is focused on exploring alternative/additional mode(s) of access to/from Charlotte County's bridgeless barrier islands for the transferring of people, goods, and/or services between the islands and the mainland. These islands include Palm Island, Little Gasparilla Island, Don Pedro Island, and Knight Island/Thornton Key.
Harold Avenue Rec Center Wind Retrofit
Last Updated: 01/31/2025 Current Phase: Turnover and Closeout
The wind retrofit will reinforce the building to withstand hurricane force winds.