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Sport Court Resurfacing Feb. 10 through March 31

Tuesday, January 21

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (Jan. 21, 2019) – Multiple Charlotte County parks will be undergoing sport court resurfacing from Feb. 10 through March 31. Sport court amenities will be closed during this time. The parks being resurfaced are: Bissett Park basketball and tennis courts, 12455 Path... Read More.

FDC Secretary Mark S. Inch Applauds Governor DeSantis’ Support of FDC’s Public Safety Mission, Following the State of the State Address

Tuesday, January 14

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis delivered the State of the State address, setting the framework for transformational changes to improve the Florida Department of Corrections (FDC).

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Sexual Battery UPDATE

Saturday, January 11

UPDATE: Earlier this week the North Port Police Department was called for a report of a Sexual Battery on a 15-yr-old victim. We subsequently sent information out to help spread the word and obtain leads. After an extensive investigation and a multitude of interviews, we have... Read More.

Landscape Gardening Series Begins Jan. 23

Friday, January 10

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (Jan. 10, 2020) – The annual Landscape Gardening Series sponsored by the University of Florida/IFAS Extension Charlotte County Master Gardeners will begin Jan. 23. Six sessions will be held 9:30-11:30 a.m. on consecutive Thursdays at Port Charlotte Beach Park, 4500 Harbor... Read More.

Sarasota Police Detectives Asking for Information in December Homicide

Friday, January 10

Detectives with the Sarasota Police Department are asking for any information from the public in connection to a suspicious death turned homicide investigation.The death happened on December 28, 2019 at about 9 p.m., in the 1800 block of 22nd Street, Sarasota. Officers responded to... Read More.

Charlotte County Committee Vacancies

Wednesday, January 8

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (Jan. 8, 2020) – The Board of County Commissioners is seeking volunteers for the following appointments: Agriculture & Natural Resources Advisory Committee is searching for a Charlotte County resident as a representative of Commodity Production. The term is effective immediately upon approval... Read More.

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces More Than $5.2 Million in Awards to Small and Rural Florida Communities to Improve Infrastructure

Thursday, January 2

Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced more than $5.2 million in funding for infrastructure projects in small and rural Florida communities. The funds are administered by the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) through the Florida Small Cities Community... Read More.

2020 Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach Outsider Guide Now Available

Thursday, January 2

PUNTA GORDA/ENGLEWOOD BEACH, Fla. (Jan. 2, 2020) – Offering activities as kayaking, fishing, hiking, and bicycling, Charlotte County’s best side is outside. Pick up the 2020 Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach Outsider Guide to learn where and how to enjoy these and other indoor and outdoor... Read More.

Florida Highway Patrol – Highway Memorial Dedication – Fallen Lieutenant Daniel Hinton

Wednesday, December 18

Fort Myers, Fl – On December 19, 2019, a portion of Interstate 75, from mile marker 130 to mile marker 133, in Lee County, will be dedicated in remembrance of fallen Florida Highway Patrol Lieutenant Daniel Hinton. Lieutenant Hinton was a member of the 74th Florida... Read More.

Sarasota County Government offices closed for the holidays

Wednesday, December 18

SARASOTA COUNTY - Sarasota County Government office closures and service schedule changes for the holidays will be as follows: Sarasota County Government Offices:Sarasota County Government offices will be closed Dec. 24-25, and Jan. 1, 2020.Florida Health Department in Sarasota County:The Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County will be closed... Read More.