Tag: Charlotte County

Charlotte seeks utility interns for summer

April 9, 2026
Staff Report
Community, News

The Charlotte County Utilities Department is seeking applicants for its summer internship program. Applicants must be current high school students and at least 16 years old. The paid internship...

OPINION: Coastal development loophole with Transfer of Density Unit discrepancies

April 9, 2026
Staff Report
Community, Opinion

BY ROB ROBBINS We are witnessing a dangerous “shell game” with coastal overdevelopment. Developers have been exploiting a Charlotte County-facilitated loophole to build even more units in...

Seagrass volunteers

The Charlotte County UF/IFAS Extension Service is seeking volunteers to participate in the Eyes on Seagrass to document the health and status of seagrass within the Charlotte Harbor Aquatic...

Watering restrictions for Charlotte County

Due to ongoing drought conditions throughout the region, the Southwest Florida Water Management District declared a Modified Phase III “Extreme” Water Shortage for Charlotte County. From April...

Books, art and family fun will come together at the Charlotte County Book & Arts Festival

The Charlotte County Book & Arts Festival will unite authors, artists, performers and families for a full day celebrating creativity in all its forms. The festival will take place on April 18...

Business & Real Estate: Beach renourishment, redevelopment on agenda

The Charlotte County Commission has scheduled a workshop at 9 a.m., Tuesday, March 17, 2026, in Room 119 of the Charlotte County Administration Center, 18500 Murdock Circle in Port...

Charlotte seminar for small business and media

March 5, 2026
Staff Report
Community, Events, News

Charlotte County Economic Development, in partnership with the Florida Small Business Development Center at Florida Gulf Coast University, will host an in-person workshop on changing trends in...

McDonald’s CEO helping Charlotte small biz

February 19, 2026
Staff Report
Events, News

Built to Last: What Winning Restaurants Do Differently, an in-person program featuring restaurant industry leader Ed Rensi, will take place from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Feb. 23,, at the Military...

United Way Charlotte County appreciates campaign donation from Inn

February 19, 2026
Staff Report
Community, News

United Way Charlotte County announced that The Gasparilla Inn has contributed $10,000 to its annual campaign, helping to strengthen programs that empower families, support employees and engage...

Lee County and drought; do not stress over brown grass

February 19, 2026
Staff Report
News, Sports & Outdoors

Severe drought is impacting nearly all of Lee County, causing grass to change from lush green to dry and brown. From Charlotte to Collier counties, dry weather ranges from moderate to severe. The...