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09/07/2026

Charlotte County Sunday Evening Chats

Tonight, Deputy County Administrator Emily Lewis takes a closer look at how we fund the infrastructure our community depends on.

Impact fees alone cannot cover the cost of every infrastructure project. Emily explains why and how the 1% Local Option Sales Tax plays a key role in delivering projects throughout Charlotte County.

The 1% Local Option Sales Tax has been in place in Charlotte County for more than 30 years and has helped fund more than 150 projects supporting infrastructure, public safety, law enforcement, parks and recreation, school safety, and career and technical education that helps local students prepare for the workforce.

Tune in each Sunday this month as Emily answers some of residents’ most asked questions about the 1% Local Option Sales Tax.

Learn more: www.CharlotteCountyFL.gov/salestax

09/04/2026

What could a $2 or $3 concrete block cost 20 years from now?

Tom Lloyd with CC-TV breaks down how rising construction costs can affect the price of future county projects.

As Charlotte County continues to grow, so will the need for roads, parks, public facilities and public safety facilities. Moving projects forward sooner can help reduce the impact of rising construction costs over time.

The proposed 2026 1% Local Option Sales Tax extension would provide a long-term funding source for future projects. Voters will decide on the extension in the November 2026 Florida General Election.

Learn more: www.CharlotteCountyFL.gov/salestax

09/03/2026

Come meet Buddy, September’s Pet of the Month at the Animal Welfare League of Charlotte County. 🐶🐾

A look back at the Punta Gorda Charlotte Library! 📚The 20,100-square-foot library was funded by the voter-approved 1% lo...
09/03/2026

A look back at the Punta Gorda Charlotte Library! 📚

The 20,100-square-foot library was funded by the voter-approved 1% local option sales tax and opened in 2019.

Learn more about local sales tax projects:
https://www.CharlotteCountyFL.gov/salestax

Charlotte County government meetings for the coming week. Monday, Sept. 7, 2026, 8 a.m. — Holiday - County Offices Close...
09/02/2026

Charlotte County government meetings for the coming week.



Monday, Sept. 7, 2026, 8 a.m. — Holiday - County Offices Closed



Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026, 9 a.m. — County Commission Regular and Land Use Meeting, Charlotte County Administration Center, 18500 Murdock Circle, Room 119, Port Charlotte, FL 33948



Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026, 9 a.m. — Board of Zoning Appeals, Charlotte County Administration Center, 18500 Murdock Circle, Commission Chambers, Room 119, Port Charlotte, FL 33948



Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026, 9 a.m. — Historical Advisory Committee, Mid-County Regional Library, 2050 Forrest Nelson Blvd, Meeting Room, Port Charlotte, FL 33952



Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026, 9:30 a.m. — South Gulf Cove Waterway MSBU Advisory Board, Mac V. Horton West County Annex, 6868 San Casa Drive, Room 120, Englewood, FL 34224



Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026, 10 a.m. — South Charlotte Stormwater MSBU Advisory Board, Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center, 75 Taylor St., Punta Gorda, FL 33950



Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026, 2 p.m. — Edgewater North Waterway MSBU Advisory Board, Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center, 75 Taylor St., Punta Gorda, FL 33950



Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026, 9 a.m. — Agricultural & Natural Resources Advisory Committee, E. Jay Carlson Community Development Building Conference Room, 18400 Murdock Circle, BCS Large Conference Room, Port Charlotte, Florida 33948



Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026, 9:30 a.m. — Rotonda Sands Street & Drainage MSBU Advisory Board, Mac V. Horton West County Annex, 6868 San Casa Drive, Room 120, Englewood, FL 34224



Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026, 9:30 a.m. — Marine Advisory Committee, Charlotte County Administration Center, 18500 Murdock Circle, B106, Port Charlotte, FL 33948

The Charlotte County Commission is seeking volunteers for the following appointments: Construction Industry Licensing Bo...
09/02/2026

The Charlotte County Commission is seeking volunteers for the following appointments:



Construction Industry Licensing Board is seeking a volunteer to represent the professional engineer category. Volunteer must be a resident of Charlotte County for at least two years and be a licensed professional engineer. Length of term is four years. To obtain an application, please email [email protected]



The Charlotte County-Punta Gorda Metropolitan Planning Organization is accepting applications for the following volunteer positions:



Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee - One Mid-County representative and one bicycle business representative. The BPAC reviews and makes recommendations on transportation plans and projects for the MPO board consideration.
Charlotte County Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board - One experienced representative of the local private for-profit transportation industry. The LCB identifies local service needs and provides guidance to the community transportation coordinator on services for the transportation disadvantaged.


Application deadline: Friday, Sept. 18, 2026. Apply online at www.ccpgmpo.gov or contact the MPO for an application. Address: Charlotte County-Punta Gorda MPO, 1050 Loveland Blvd., Box C, Port Charlotte, FL 33980; Email: [email protected]. The MPO board will elect its members on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026 meeting.





The following MSBU/TU Advisory Boards are seeking volunteers who must be both a property owner within and reside within the unit. Submit applications to Public Works Department, 7000 Florida St., Punta Gorda, FL 33950; call 941-575-3600 or e-mail [email protected].



Alligator Creek Waterway Unit is seeking one member to fill a position with a term through Oct. 31, 2029.

Boca Grande Street & Drainage Unit is seeking one member to fill a position with a term through Oct. 31, 2028, and one member to fill a position with a term through Oct. 31, 2029.

Buena Vista Waterway Way Unit is seeking one member to fill a position with a term through Oct. 31, 2029.

Burnt Store Village Street & Drainage Unit is seeking one member to fill a position with a term through Oct. 31, 2029.

Cook & Brown Street Unit is seeking two members to fill positions with terms through Oct. 31, 2027, two members to fill positions with terms through Oct. 31, 2028, and one member to fill a position with a term through Oct. 31, 2029.

Deep Creek Street & Drainage Unit is seeking one member to fill a position with a term through Oct. 31, 2029.

Edgewater North Waterway Unit is seeking one member to fill a position with a term through Oct. 31, 2029.

Englewood East Street & Drainage Unit is seeking one member to fill a position with a term through Oct. 31, 2029.

Gardens of Gulf Cove Street & Drainage Unit is seeking one member to fill a position with a term through Oct. 31, 2029.

Greater Port Charlotte Street & Drainage Unit is seeking one member to fill a position with a term through Oct. 31, 2028, and one member to fill a position with a term through Oct. 31, 2029.

Grove City Street & Drainage Unit is seeking one member to fill a position with a term through Oct. 31, 2029.

Gulf Cove Street & Drainage Unit is seeking one member to fill a position with a term through Oct. 31, 2029.

Gulf Cove Waterway Unit is seeking one member to fill a position with a term through Oct. 31, 2029

Harbour Heights Street & Drainage Unit is seeking two members to fill positions with terms through Oct. 31, 2028, and one member to fill a position with a term through Oct. 31, 2029.

Harbour Heights Waterway Unit is seeking one member to fill a position with a term through Oct. 31, 2029

Manasota Key Street & Drainage Unit is seeking one member to fill a position with a term through Oct. 31, 2028, and one member to fill a position with a term through Oct. 31, 2029.

Manchester Waterway Benefit Unit is seeking one member to fill a position with a term through Oct. 31, 2028, and one member to fill a position with a term through Oct. 31, 2029.

Mid-Charlotte Stormwater Unit is seeking one member to fill a position with a term through Oct. 31, 2028, and one member to fill a position with a term through Oct. 31, 2029.

Northwest Port Charlotte Street & Drainage Unit is seeking one member to fill a position with a term through Oct. 31, 2028, and one member to fill a position with a term through Oct. 31, 2029.

Northwest Port Charlotte Waterway Unit is seeking one member to fill a position with a term through Oct. 31, 2029.

Pirate Harbor Street & Drainage Unit is seeking one member to fill a position with a term through Oct. 31, 2029.

Pirate Harbor Waterway Unit is seeking one member to fill a position with a term through Oct. 31, 2029.

Placida Area Street & Drainage Unit is seeking one member to fill a position with a term through Oct. 31, 2029.

Rotonda Heights Street & Drainage Unit is seeking one member to fill a position with a term through Oct. 31, 2028, and one member to fill a position with a term through Oct. 31, 2029.

Rotonda Lakes Street & Drainage Unit is seeking one member to fill a position with a term through Oct. 31, 2028, and one member to fill a position with a term through Oct. 31, 2029.

Rotonda Sands Street and Drainage Unit is seeking one member to fill a position with a term through Oct. 31, 2028, and one member to fill a position with a term through Oct. 31, 2029.

Rotonda West Street and Drainage Unit is seeking one member to fill a position with a term through Oct. 31, 2029.

South Burnt Store Street & Drainage Unit is seeking one member to fill a position with a term through Oct. 31, 2029.

South Charlotte Stormwater Utility Unit is seeking one member to fill a position with a term through Oct. 31, 2027, and one member to fill a position with a term through Oct. 31, 2029.

South Gulf Cove Street and Drainage Unit is seeking one member to fill a position with a term through Oct. 31, 2027, and one member to fill a position with a term through Oct. 31, 2029.

South Gulf Cove Waterway Unit is seeking one member to fill a position with a term through October 31, 2027, and one member to fill a position with a term through Oct. 31, 2029.

Suncoast Waterway Maintenance Unit is seeking one member to fill a position with a term through Oct. 31, 2028, and one member to fill a position with a term through Oct. 31, 2029.

West Charlotte Stormwater Unit is seeking one member to fill a position with a term through Oct. 31, 2029.

Did you know? The 1% Local Option Sales Tax doesn’t pay for day-to-day operating expenses. It goes toward long-term capi...
09/02/2026

Did you know? The 1% Local Option Sales Tax doesn’t pay for day-to-day operating expenses. It goes toward long-term capital projects that residents can see and use throughout Charlotte County.

Think public school safety improvements, fire stations, parks and recreation centers, major road projects, and water quality infrastructure.

These are investments designed to serve our community for years to come.

Charlotte County voters will decide on the 2026 1% Local Option Sales Tax extension on Nov. 3.

Learn more about where the funding has been used and what projects are proposed next: CharlotteCountyFL.gov/salestax.

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