Julian for Punta Gorda City Council

09/10/2026

It’s campaign season. Make sure your signs are in compliance.

09/02/2026

Definitely worth a listen.

09/01/2026

This is an important project to help with one of our flooding problems.

The City of Punta Gorda is inviting residents and members of the public to learn more about proposed drainage and stormwater improvements planned for the community.

The meeting will cover roadway swale regrading, culvert and storm pipe improvements, a new stormwater management system, and efforts to improve local water quality and stormwater management.

Date: September 16, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM
Location: 120 Laishley Ct., Punta Gorda

Residents are encouraged to attend, learn more about the proposed project, and hear how these improvements are intended to enhance drainage and water quality in the area.

For more information, contact Public Works Engineering at 941-575-5050 or [email protected].

08/31/2026

Public input will be greatly appreciated.

The City of Punta Gorda is inviting residents to share their thoughts on proposed improvements to Punta Gorda Trabue Park.

Two public meetings are planned to discuss the City’s Outdoor Recreational Legacy Partnership grant application and proposed projects, including new fitness and recreational equipment, additional paths, a pedestrian bridge, and a parking lot to improve access to the park.

Community input is important, and residents are encouraged to attend, ask questions, and provide feedback.

Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Laishley Community Room
120 Laishley Court, Punta Gorda

Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Cooper Street Rec YMCA
650 Mary Street, Punta Gorda

For more information, contact Richard Lehmkuhl at 941-575-3316 or [email protected].

08/25/2026

Please take note.

The section of W. Retta Esplanade between Southbound 41 and Harvey Street will be closed this morning (8/25/26). Please plan an alternate route if traveling on W. Retta Esplanade.

08/18/2026

The new school zone speed cameras are in place now! Just go the speed limit.

📚 SCHOOL’S BACK- SLOW DOWN! 🚔

School is back in session, and that means our school zones are busy again!

Whether you’re traveling near Charlotte High School, Punta Gorda Middle School, Sallie Jones Elementary School, or the Baker Center, please remember that students, families, buses, and school staff are back on the roads.

🚸 Slow down and obey posted school zone speed limits
🚌 Watch for school buses and children entering or crossing the roadway
📵 Put the phone down and stay focused behind the wheel
⏰ Give yourself a few extra minutes during your morning and afternoon commute

Our officers will be out helping keep our school zones safe, but we need everyone to do their part.

A few extra minutes is worth keeping our kids safe.

08/17/2026

So fun! We’re looking forward to this!

08/16/2026

The Annual Conference was incredibly informative and well done. I’m bringing lots of good information back to our community, especially regarding storm mitigation and resilience, improving local land use outcomes, the Council-City Manager Partnership, communicating community budget priorities, and the property tax amendment. The flat tire on Alligator 🐊Alley on the way home was the only downside.