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Ainger Creek Boat Ramp Replacement News Image

Ainger Creek Boat Ramp Replacement

Last Updated: 03/25/2026 Category: Parks And Recreation Current Phase: Design Development

This project will improve the overall experience for boaters and visitors by enhancing traffic flow, expanding parking efficiency, and adding new amenities. A pre-manufactured restroom facility will be installed to provide greater convenience for users, and the boat ramp will be relocated to help reduce loading and unloading wait times. Together, these improvements will create a safer, more accessible, and more enjoyable waterfront experience for the community.

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Burnt Store Drainage Study

Last Updated: 03/25/2026 Category: Drainage Current Phase: Planning and Project Approval

The Burnt Store Area Drainage Study seeks to identify areas that flood now, and areas that are expected to flood once the watershed is built out.  The study will recommend conceptual improvements to alleviate this flooding.

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Fire Station 17

Fire Station 17 Sales Tax Project

Last Updated: 03/25/2026 Category: County Facilities Category: Sales Tax Funded Current Phase: Construction

Construction of a new 4 stall apparatus bay Fire Station on the NW corner of Tamiami Trail & Green Gulf Blvd at the Tuckers Grade intersection in Punta Gorda.

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Fire Station 3 Replacement

Fire Station 3 Replacement Sales Tax Project

Last Updated: 03/25/2026 Category: County Facilities Category: Sales Tax Funded Current Phase: Design Development

Construct a new fire station at a location to be determinded, replacing the old fire station. New fire station will generally conform to a new prototype design for new and replacement stations. Includes land acquisition for station to be located nearby present location.

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Fire Station 6 Replacement

Fire Station 6 Replacement Sales Tax Project

Last Updated: 03/25/2026 Category: County Facilities Category: Sales Tax Funded Current Phase: Design Development

Construct a new Fire Station at a location to be determinded, replacing the old fire station. Includes land acquisition for station to be located nearby present location.

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Placida West Boat Ramp Expansion News Image

Placida West Boat Ramp Expansion Sales Tax Project

Last Updated: 03/25/2026 Category: Parks And Recreation Category: Sales Tax Funded Current Phase: Design Development

A 2014 Tier 2 Sales Tax project. The Placida Boat Ramp West Expansion project develops the property adjacent to the existing boat ramp to add features including a new two-lane boat ramp, kayak launch, restroom, and parking.

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Disaster Recovery Site - Buena Vista Access Channel News Image

Disaster Recovery Site - Buena Vista Access Channel Disaster Recovery Project Site

Last Updated: 03/23/2026 Category: Disaster Recovery Site

A significant amount of sediment was pushed into the lagoon creating navigation and environmental issues.

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Disaster Recovery Site - Harbour Heights Access Channels News Image

Disaster Recovery Site - Harbour Heights Access Channels Disaster Recovery Project Site

Last Updated: 03/23/2026 Category: Disaster Recovery Site

Hurricane Ian caused land washouts and runoff into MSBU waterways, with strong tides causing shoaling that reduced water depths, restricted flow, and created navigation hazards.

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Disaster Recovery Site - Manasota Key, Don Pedro, Knight Island Beach Erosion News Image

Disaster Recovery Site - Manasota Key, Don Pedro, Knight Island Beach Erosion Disaster Recovery Project Site

Last Updated: 03/23/2026 Category: Disaster Recovery Site

Hurricane Ian caused severe shoreline erosion at Manasota Key, Don Pedro, and Stump Pass, displacing hundreds of thousands of cubic yards of sand. The dune system and seawalls were heavily damaged, exposing properties to storm risks. Additional damage affected beach fill, mangrove roots, riprap, pavilions, sidewalks, boat ramps, and docks, many of which need repair or replacement.

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