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Public Works

APWA AccreditationThe Public Works Department utilizes a skilled, engaged workforce to enhance the quality of life for Charlotte County residents by continually improving infrastructure and providing services in a cost-effective manner to meet the needs of the community.

The Public Works Department builds and maintains roadways, bridges, navigable waterways, stormwater infrastructure, traffic lights and signs, rights-of-ways and landscaping in unincorporated areas of Charlotte County while protecting and preserving the environment.

The Department further provides solid waste management including curbside service and operation of the landfill, manages mosquito and aquatic weed control programs and operates the Indian Spring and Lieutenant Carl Bailey Cemeteries.

Department News

Traffic Advisory - Harbor Boulevard between Dartmouth Drive and LeLand Street SW Intermittent Lane Closures June 23-26 News Image

Traffic Advisory - Harbor Boulevard between Dartmouth Drive and LeLand Street SW Intermittent Lane Closures June 23-26

June 19, 2026 3:09 pm

Harbor Boulevard between Dartmouth Drive and LeLand Street SW will have intermittent lane closures 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday, June 23 through Friday, June 26 for Lumos Fiber to install underground fiber.

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Traffic Advisory - Taylor Road between Airport Road and Cooper Street Intermittent Lane Closure June 24-Aug. 21 News Image

Traffic Advisory - Taylor Road between Airport Road and Cooper Street Intermittent Lane Closure June 24-Aug. 21

June 19, 2026 3:07 pm

The northbound right-hand lane of Taylor Road between Airport Road and Cooper Street will have intermittent lane closures 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday, June 24 through Friday, Aug. 21 for Public Works crews to repair and replace sidewalks.

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Call for Photo Entries for the Waters of Charlotte County Calendar Contest

Call for Photo Entries for the Waters of Charlotte County Calendar Contest

June 16, 2026 2:07 pm

Submit photos that feature the beauty of our county’s waters. Deadline for entries is Aug. 31, 2026.

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