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Welcome to Charlotte County, Florida Government's official page on Facebook! 🌴 With a heart as warm as the Southwest Florida sun, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional service to our community. Whether it's organizing community events or ensuring smooth operations our mission is to preserve and enrich our community's quality of life for those who live, work and play in our paradise.

Charlotte County Fire & EMS recently celebrated the groundbreaking of the new Fire Station 3!The ceremony took place at ...
11/02/2026

Charlotte County Fire & EMS recently celebrated the groundbreaking of the new Fire Station 3!

The ceremony took place at the temporary station at Randy Spence Park, while construction is already underway at the original site on El Jobean Road.

Originally built in 1977, Fire Station 3 served the community for nearly 50 years. The new hurricane-hardened facility will provide additional space for personnel, apparatus, and equipment to better serve the growing community.

The new station is expected to be completed in 2027 and is funded through the voter-approved 2020 1% Local Option Sales Tax.

11/01/2026

🐾 CC-TV Pet of the Month: Meet Clay!

For this edition of CC-TV’s Pet of the Month, we’re taking you to the Animal Welfare League of Charlotte County to meet Clay. 🐶

Clay has been at the shelter since April 2024 and is still waiting for the right person to give him a place to call home. ❤️

Could that person be you?

Visit the Animal Welfare League to meet Clay and learn more about whether he could be a good fit for your family.

Not ready to adopt? Sharing his story could help Clay reach the person who is. 🐾

Whether you call Charlotte County home or you’re visiting for a spell, the Visit Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach team wishes...
10/31/2026

Whether you call Charlotte County home or you’re visiting for a spell, the Visit Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach team wishes you a fun and safe Halloween! 🎃👻

Pictured from left: Lois Croft, Director of Public Relations; Bones, our seasonal Visitor Center greeter; and Amy Cantrell, Sales Assistant.

Planning a vacation or exploring your own backyard? Find your next Charlotte County adventure at PureFlorida.com⁠!

Our Charlotte Rides team is rolling into Halloween in style—even the bus got a “costume change” with its new wrap! 🎃🚌Cos...
10/30/2026

Our Charlotte Rides team is rolling into Halloween in style—even the bus got a “costume change” with its new wrap! 🎃🚌

Costume roll call, pictured left to right:

Neal Tripp as The Cat in the Hat

Jennifer Gregoire as a scarecrow

Jill Turner as… Jill Turner. An original! 😎

Shirley Ciampi as a ’50s sock hop girl

Betty-Ann Sherer as an old lady

Tiffany Hummel as a piñata

Dwayne Jester as a werewolf

Shoutout to this crew for keeping Charlotte County moving and bringing some Halloween cheer along for the ride!

📞 Need a ride? Call 941.575.4000 and select option 1 to make a reservation. Learn more about Charlotte Rides.

Wishing all our residents a fun and safe Halloween! 👻

The Charlotte County Commission is seeking volunteers for the following appointments: Construction Industry Licensing Bo...
10/30/2026

The Charlotte County Commission is seeking volunteers for the following appointments:



Construction Industry Licensing Board is seeking a volunteer to represent the professional engineer category. Volunteer must be a resident of Charlotte County for at least two years and be a licensed professional engineer. Length of term is four years. To obtain an application, please email [email protected]



Construction Industry Licensing Board is seeking a volunteer to represent the consumer advocate category. Volunteer must be a resident of Charlotte County for at least two years and have no financial interest, direct or indirect, in building trades. Length of term is until Feb. 23, 2029. To obtain an application, please email [email protected].



The Charlotte County-Punta Gorda Metropolitan Planning Organization is accepting applications for the following volunteer positions:



Citizens' Advisory Committee – One at-large representative, one Mid-County representative, and one West County representative (representative must be U.S. citizens residing in Charlotte County). The CAC reviews and makes recommendations on transportation plans and projects for MPO board consideration.
Charlotte County Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board – One experienced representative of the local private for-profit transportation industry. The LCB identifies local service needs and provides guidance to the community transportation coordinator on services for the transportation disadvantaged.
Charlotte County Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board is seeking elderly interests representative. The LCB identifies local service needs and provides guidance to the Community Transportation Coordinator on services for the transportation disadvantaged.
Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee – One Mid-County representative and one bicycle business representative. The BPAC reviews and makes recommendations on transportation plans and projects for the MPO board consideration.


Application deadline: Friday, Dec. 4, 2026. Apply online at www.ccpgmpo.gov or contact the MPO for an application by emailing [email protected]. The Charlotte County-Punta Gorda MPO is located at 1050 Loveland Blvd., Box C, Port Charlotte, FL 33980.



The following MSBU/TU Advisory Boards are seeking volunteers who must be both a property owner within and reside within the unit. Submit applications to Public Works Department, 7000 Florida St., Punta Gorda, FL 33950; call 941-575-3600 or e-mail [email protected].



Boca Grande Street & Drainage Unit is seeking one member to fill a position with a term through Oct. 31, 2028, and one member to fill a position with a term through Oct. 31, 2029.
Burnt Store Village Street & Drainage Unit is seeking one member to fill a position with a term through Oct. 31, 2028 and one member to fill a position with a term through Oct. 31, 2029.
Gardens of Gulf Cove Street & Drainage Unit is seeking one member to fill a position with a term through Oct. 31, 2028, and one member to fill a position with a term through Oct. 31, 2029
Greater Port Charlotte Street & Drainage Unit is seeking one member to fill a position with a term through Oct. 31, 2028, and one member to fill a position with a term through Oct. 31, 2029.
Grove City Street & Drainage Unit is seeking one member to fill a position with a term through Oct. 31, 2029.
Harbour Heights Street & Drainage Unit is seeking one member to fill a position with a term through Oct. 31, 2028.
Harbour Heights Waterway Unit is seeking one member to fill a position with a term through Oct. 31, 2027.
Mid-Charlotte Stormwater Utility Unit is seeking one member to fill a position with a term through Oct. 31, 2028.
Northwest Port Charlotte Street & Drainage Unit is seeking one member to fill a position with a term through Oct. 31, 2028.
Placida Area Street & Drainage Unit is seeking one member to fill a position with a term through Oct. 31, 2029.
Rotonda Lakes Street & Drainage Unit is seeking one member to fill a position with a term through Oct. 31, 2028.
South Burnt Store Street & Drainage Unit is seeking one member to fill a position with a term through Oct. 31, 2027.
South Charlotte Stormwater Utility Unit is seeking one member to fill a position with a term through Oct. 31, 2027.
Suncoast Waterway Maintenance Unit is seeking one member to fill a position with a term through Oct. 31, 2028, and one member to fill a position with a term through Oct. 31, 2029.

Charlotte County government meetings for the coming week. Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026, 9 a.m. — Code Enforcement Special Mag...
10/30/2026

Charlotte County government meetings for the coming week.



Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026, 9 a.m. — Code Enforcement Special Magistrate Hearing, Charlotte County Administration Center, 18500 Murdock Circle, Room 119, Port Charlotte, FL 33948



Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026, 9:30 a.m. — Boca Grande Street & Drainage MSBU Advisory Board, Ann & Chuck Dever Regional Park Recreation Center, 6961 San Casa Drive, Multipurpose Room A, Englewood, FL 34224



Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026, 10 a.m. — Northwest Port Charlotte Waterway MSBU Advisory Board, Centennial Park Recreation Center, 1120 Centennial Blvd., Port Charlotte, FL 33953



Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026, 1:30 p.m. — Speed Zone Camera Magistrate, Charlotte County Administration Center, 18500 Murdock Circle, Room 119, Port Charlotte, FL 33948



Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026, 2 p.m. — Northwest Port Charlotte Street & Drainage MSBU Advisory Board, Centennial Park Recreation Center, 1120 Centennial Blvd., Port Charlotte, FL 33953



Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026, 9 a.m. — Beaches and Shores Advisory Committee, Charlotte County Administration Center, 18500 Murdock Circle, B106, Port Charlotte, FL 33948



Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026, 9:30 a.m. — Rotonda Heights Street & Drainage MSBU Advisory Board, Mac V. Horton West County Annex, 6868 San Casa Drive, Room 120, Englewood, FL 34224



Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026, 9:30 a.m. — Marine Advisory Committee Pre-Agenda, E. Jay Carlson Community Development Building Conference Room, 18400 Murdock Circle, Port Charlotte, Florida 33948



Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026, 10 a.m. — MPO – Charlotte County Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating meeting, Family Services Center, 21500 Gibralter Drive, Port Charlotte, FL 33952



Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026, 10 a.m. — Deep Creek Street and Drainage MSBU Advisory Board, Harold Avenue Regional Park, 23400 Harold Ave., Port Charlotte, FL 33980



Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026, 1:30 p.m. — Rotonda Lakes Street & Drainage MSBU Advisory Board, Mac V. Horton West County Annex, 6868 San Casa Drive, Room 120, Englewood, FL 34224



Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026, 1:30 p.m. — County Commission Pre-Agenda, Charlotte County Administration Center, 18500 Murdock Circle, Room B106, Port Charlotte, FL 33948



Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026, 2 p.m. — Harbour Heights Street and Drainage MSBU Advisory Board, Harold Avenue Regional Park Recreation Center, 23400 Harold Ave., Port Charlotte, FL 33980

Our Junior Commissioners were on the move! 🚌Our Junior Commission Program participants spent Wednesday, October 28, expl...
10/29/2026

Our Junior Commissioners were on the move! 🚌

Our Junior Commission Program participants spent Wednesday, October 28, exploring different County departments and learning more about how they serve our community.

A huge thanks to all the amazing speakers for giving our future leaders an inside look at Transit, Community Services, Family Services, Economic Development, Fire/EMS, Emergency Management, and the Supervisor of Elections Office!

Charlotte County Public Schools

They visit Charlotte County. Their contribution stays here. 🌴🧾When tourists and visitors dine, shop and make other taxab...
10/29/2026

They visit Charlotte County. Their contribution stays here. 🌴🧾

When tourists and visitors dine, shop and make other taxable purchases here, they also contribute to the 1% Local Option Sales Tax.

In fiscal year 2025, an estimated 20.42% of sales tax was paid by visitors.

Those dollars help support capital projects that serve our community year-round and for years to come — including school safety and career and technical education, roads and water quality improvements, parks, and public safety infrastructure.

So, while visitors may only be here for a short time, part of what they spend helps support improvements for the people who call Charlotte County home.

💬 Which sales tax-funded project has made a difference in your part of Charlotte County?

10/29/2026

Join us for the groundbreaking ceremony of Fire Station 3 , funded by the 1% local option sales tax.

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18500 Murdock Circle
Port Charlotte, FL
33948

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Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
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