Project Description
The project replaces the existing facility that has reached its end of life and suffered significant Hurricane damages. The new Recreation Center will be constructed in the same area as the previous facility, it will be approximatley 20K square feet to accomodate the growth and needs of the community for generations to come. The new facility will primarily focus on events and meeting space as well as improved outdoor spaces that compliment the views of the harbor. The new facility will be elevated and hardend to a code plus standard to be more resilient against future storms. The new facility will have a full serving kitchen, a dividable meeting room, a large event room, office spaces for staff and an auxiliary conference room available to the public. Outdoor amentities will include an elevated structure that supports walking and visibilty under the facility, a covered drop off area and exterior deck space facing the water for enhanced views and events.
Project Location
4500 Harbor Blvd. Port Charlotte, Florida 33952.Project Impacts
Additional hurricane repair projects taking place on the property are being coordinated with the contractor.
Latest Updates
All demolition work has been completed, site work mobilization has begun with scheduled grading and pile installaion.
Budget
Phase | Cost |
---|---|
Design | $1,192,000.00 |
Construction | $22,599,000.00 |
Other Costs | $709,000.00 |
Total Budget | $24,500,000.00 |
Schedule
Phase | Estimated Start Date | Forecast Completion | Actual Completion |
---|---|---|---|
Planning and Approval | 06/22/2020 | 11/24/2020 | 12/20/2020 |
Design Development | 11/29/2024 | 08/29/2025 | 08/19/2025 |
Construction | 08/13/2025 | 12/30/2026 | |
Turnover & Closeout | 12/30/2026 | 02/26/2027 |
Supporting Materials

Project Phase
Construction
Last Updated
08/22/2025
Project Manager
Pedro Agosto
Public Relations
Brian Gleason
Email Public Relations
Project Number
c722104
Sponsor Department
Community Services
Design Engineer/Architect
Harvard Jolly
Construction Contractor
Tandem Construction
