Tag: Charlotte County

Paving for Pioneer Trail, revisions to building height definitions on Jan. 27

January 22, 2026
Arlene Hall
Community, News

The agenda for Charlotte County’s Jan. 27, 2026, Regular and Land Use Meeting includes a change order regarding the Rotonda West/Pioneer Trail Annual Paving Program, which includes extending the...

Charlotte County Government calendar upcoming

January 2, 2026
Anna Ridilla
News

Charlotte County government meetings for the coming week. Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, 10:30 a.m. – South Burnt Store Street and Drainage MSBU Advisory Board, Punta Gorda Charlotte Library,...

Charlotte takes on e-bikes in new sheriff’s report

At the December 16, 2025, Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners Workshop meeting, Sheriff Bill Prummell’s office presented a proposed county-wide ordinance regarding the use of e-bikes....

Charlotte seeks events

December 11, 2025
Staff Report
News

The Charlotte County Tourist Development Council is accepting applications for the 2026 Event Development Program. The application is available online at pureflorida.com. Applicants must give a...

Charlotte County adds to beach funds at Tuesday meeting

December 11, 2025
Staff Report
News, Sports & Outdoors

Charlotte County approved an amendment to an agreement with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for the renourishment of Manasota Key beaches. Amendment 3 will increase FDEP’s share...

Lee County sets team to meet over island parking

The Lee Board of County Commissioners appointed Commissioner Kevin Ruane and County Manager Dave Harner to represent Lee County in upcoming mediation with Charlotte County regarding the Boca...

Bridge statement reminds Charlotte County of GIBA parking neutrality

The Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority board voted to stay neutral on the Boca Grande parking issue, recommitting to their mission and role as bridge to the island. The board’s statement, sent...

Tourism appointments

November 13, 2025
Staff Report
Community, News

At its Nov. 12 meeting, Charlotte County approved the following appointments: Approved Vince Parrotta, of the Sunseeker Resort, to the Tourist Development Council and appointed Parrotta to fill...

Charlotte County government upcoming

November 6, 2025
Staff Report
Community, News

Upcoming meetings: Monday, Nov. 10, 2025, 1:30 p.m. – Planning and Zoning Board, Charlotte County Administration Center, 18500 Murdock Circle, Room 119, Port Charlotte, FL 33948. ...

Krusteaz pancakes and emails

October 30, 2025
Garland Pollard
Editorial

On Saturday, Charlotte Commissioner Joe Tiseo came to Cape Haze to talk to residents about issues and see the newly renovated Cape Haze Community Center. It was the unofficial re-re-opening of...