SBA Offers Disaster Relief to Charlotte County Small Businesses, Nonprofits Affected by February Drought
May 12, 2025 2:34 pm
The U.S. Small Business Administration announced the availability of low interest federal disaster loans to small businesses and private nonprofit organizations in Florida who sustained economic losses caused by the drought beginning February 11, 2025.
To apply online visit sba.gov/disaster. Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov for more information on SBA disaster assistance. For people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.
The deadline to return economic injury applications is Dec. 8, 2025.
Traffic Advisory - Veterans Boulevard at Cochran Intersection Reconstruction to Begin May 19, 2025
May 12, 2025 9:55 am
Charlotte County Public Works announces the start of the Veterans Blvd at Cochran Blvd Intersection reconstruction project, which is slated to begin May 19, 2025.
Parks Master Planning at Deep Creek Park
May 12, 2025 8:34 am
Charlotte County Community Services will be hosting a public meeting to discuss and gather feedback on the masterplanning of amenities at Deep Creek Park on June 3 at 6 p.m.
Parks Master Planning Rotonda Community Park
May 12, 2025 8:32 am
Charlotte County Community Services will be hosting a public meeting at Rotonda Community Park at 6 p.m., June 5 to discuss and gather feedback on the masterplanning of amenities at Rotonda Community Park.
Traffic Advisory - Intermittent Lane Closures Gasparilla Road from S.R. 776 South to Marathon Boulevard
May 7, 2025 3:04 pm
Intermittent left-hand lane closures can be expected north and southbound on Gasparilla Road from State Road 776 to Marathon Boulevard 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday, May 19, through Thursday, July 3, for median landscape improvements.
**REVISED** Englewood East Park Public Meeting
May 6, 2025 2:37 pm
Charlotte County Community Services will host a public meeting at 5 p.m., on Thursday, May 8 at Englewood East Park located at 11120 Sunnydale Ave., in Englewood to discuss and gather feedback on the master planning of amenities.
Charlotte County Utilities Reminds Residents of Water Conservation Measures
April 26, 2025 12:19 pm
The Charlotte County Utilities Department reminds residents of year-round water conservation measures. Due to the extreme heat and lack of rain, we are seeing higher water usage for irrigation, which is resulting in lower water pressure throughout the system.
Bert King of Black Widow Harley-Davidson Honored with Business Excellence Award
April 22, 2025 11:22 am
The Charlotte County Economic Development Office has awarded the Excellence in Business Award to Bert King, owner of Black Widow Harley-Davidson, in recognition of his extraordinary leadership and impact on the local economy and community.
Utilities Department Summer Internship Program
April 14, 2025 3:47 pm
The Charlotte County Utilities Department is seeking applicants for its summer internship program. Applicants must be current high school students. The paid internship program will give students hands-on experience while learning about water distribution, treatment facilities, and wastewater collection.