The Parkside Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) was established by the Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners by Resolution 2010-082 on September 21, 2010, by way of Florida Statute 163.356. Several public meetings were conducted with more than 100 Parkside residents in attendance at each meeting. As a result of those meetings, the Citizens' Master Plan was written and adopted on Aug. 16, 2011. This Master Plan encapsulates the residents' vision, outlines the actions necessary for revitalization, and offers guidance for future initiatives.
The Parkside Citizens’ Master Plan fosters a sense of community and celebration, envisioning the area as a vibrant destination and an ideal place to live, work, and play.
Renovations have been completed at McGuire Park and Lake Betty Park; however, Phase II of both projects has been temporarily postponed. The Cultural Center suffered irreparable damage from Hurricane Ian in 2022, followed by additional destruction from Hurricanes Helene and Milton in 2024. Consequently, plans are underway to demolish the existing structure and construct a new Cultural Center, which aims to serve as the heart of the Parkside Community.
Public Purpose Statement: Parkside is a community that celebrates and promotes active, healthy living throughout all of life’s stages. It is a place that promotes a sense of community and celebration. It is a great destination; a great place to live, work and play.
The following objectives will help to make this vision real. The district is to be:
- Safe and Attractive
- Known for Great Public Spaces
- Livable and Walkable
- An Identifiable Destination
- Urban in Character
- Fostering Community
- Supporting Sustainable Economic Growth
Interactive Boundary Map
Administrative Information
- Charlotte County Resolution 2010-082: Creation of Parkside CRA
- Governing Board Members
- Florida Commission on Ethics - Ethics Laws
- Florida Statutes, Chapter 189: Uniform Special District Accountability Act
- Florida Statutes Chapter 163, Part III: Community Redevelopment
- Parkside CRA Boundaries Legal Description
- Parkside Citizens' Master Plan (adopted Aug 16, 2011)
Budget and Financial Information
- Florida Department of Financial Services - Local Government Financial Reporting
- Fiscal Year Annual Financial Reports
- Fiscal Year 2024-25 Parkside CRA Revenue Information
- Latest Adopted Budget
Contact
Registered Agent:
Hector Flores, Executive Director - Parkside CRA
18500 Murdock Circle
Port Charlotte, Florida 33948
Phone: (941) 743-1944