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Fourteen Charlotte County Products Compete in Coolest Thing Made in Florida Competition

June 19, 2026 2:38 pm

Fourteen Charlotte County products are in the running in the Coolest Thing Made in Florida competition, a statewide celebration of Florida-made products, manufacturers and innovation.

Presented by the Florida Chamber of Commerce in partnership with FloridaCommerce, the competition highlights products manufactured across the state. Charlotte County companies represented in the competition include

Amigo Pallets PG Inc.
Baby Barrier Fence
Built Right/Fluidra
Cast Systems LLC
Hydro-E-Lectric Inc.
ProGlider Boats LLC
Ultra-Tech Enterprises Inc.
QLine Product Corp.
Pulsafeeder
Waterway Boat Lift Covers Inc.
Underwater Fish Light LLC
Galaxy Multi Rides
SuperTrak
Torch & Needle

Charlotte County to Host World’s Largest Swimming Lesson June 25

June 19, 2026 7:08 am

On Thursday, June 25, 2026, children and adults around the world will participate in the World’s Largest Swimming Lesson. Centennial Park Pool, 1120 Centennial Blvd., in Port Charlotte, and South County Regional Park pool, 670 Cooper St., in Punta Gorda, will be serving as official hosts for the World’s Largest Swim Lesson 2026 event.

Charlotte County Fire & EMS Mourns the Line-of-Duty Death of Firefighter/Paramedic Jan A. "Jay" Sanders Jr.

June 18, 2026 4:03 pm

Charlotte County Fire & EMS solemnly announces the line-of-duty death of Firefighter/Paramedic Jan A. "Jay" Sanders Jr., who passed away on June 18, 2026 following a courageous battle with occupational cancer.

County Earns 33 NACo Achievement Awards

June 18, 2026 2:38 pm

Charlotte County has been recognized with 33 2026 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties.

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee Meeting June 24

June 18, 2026 8:56 am

The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee has scheduled a meeting at 10 a.m., June 24, 2026 at the Family Services Center, 21500 Gibralter Drive, Port Charlotte.

REVISED Port Charlotte Library Closing after 65 years

June 18, 2026 8:11 am

After 65 years, The Port Charlotte Library will close permanently after Saturday, July 11. The last day to check out materials at the Port Charlotte Library will be Thursday, July 9, 2026. Computers, wifi, and printing services will be available through July 11 at 6 p.m.