West Florida News

Charlotte County issued the following announcement on Dec. 17.

Charlotte County government offices and facilities will follow these schedules on Thursday, Dec. 23, and Friday, Dec. 24, in observance of Christmas, and Friday, Dec. 31, in observance of New Year’s Day holiday:

Charlotte County government business offices, including Charlotte County Administration Center – Closed.

Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach Visitor & Convention Bureau Office – Closed. Visitors with questions on things to do can visit www.PureFlorida.com.

The Utilities Department (water & sewer) customer service will be closed. You can still pay your bill using our convenient electronic billing which can be found at www.CharlotteCountyFL.gov (select Utilities in the Popular Links). You can also pay your bill by phone at 941-764-4300. Standby staff will be on call for utility emergencies at 941-764-4300.

Garbage collection – Curbside collection will occur as scheduled.

Transfer stations (both West Charlotte and Mid-County) – Open. Dec. 23 and Dec. 31. Closed Dec. 24-25 and Jan. 1.

Zemel Road Landfill – Open Dec. 23-24, and Dec. 31. Closed Dec. 25 and Jan. 1.

Community Services Administration Offices – Closed.

Charlotte County Libraries and History Services Offices – Closed.

Charlotte Harbor Event and Conference Center Offices – Closed.

Charlotte Sports Park county offices – Closed.

Libraries:

• Englewood Charlotte Public Library – Open Dec. 23 and Dec. 31. Closed Dec. 24-27 and Jan. 1-3.
• Mid-County Regional Library – Open Dec. 23 and Dec. 31. Closed Dec. 24-26 and Jan. 1-2.
• Port Charlotte Public Library – Open Dec. 23 and Dec. 31. Closed Dec. 24-27 and Jan. 1-3.
• Punta Gorda Charlotte Library – Open Dec. 23 and Dec. 31. Closed Dec. 24-26 and Jan. 1-2.

Skate Parks:

• Captain Don Cerbone Memorial Skate Park – Open.
• J.M. Berlin/Rotary Skate Park – Closed.

Pools:

• Ann & Chuck Dever Regional Park Pool – Closed.
• Centennial Park Pool – Open Dec. 31. Closed Dec. 23-25 and Jan. 1. 
• Port Charlotte Beach Park Pool – Closed.
• South County Regional Park Pool – Open Dec. 23-24. Closed Dec. 25, Dec. 31 and Jan. 1.

Recreation Centers:

• Ann & Chuck Dever Regional Park Recreation Center – Closed.
• Centennial Park Recreation Center – Open Dec. 31. Closed Dec. 23-25 and Jan. 1.
• Port Charlotte Beach Park Recreation Center – Closed.
• South County Regional Park Recreation Center – Open Dec. 23-24. Closed Dec. 25, Dec. 31 and Jan. 1.
• Tringali Park Recreation Center – Closed.
• Harold Avenue Regional Park Recreation Center – Closed.

Charlotte County Transit – Closed.

All Human Services Offices – Closed.

Fire & EMS Headquarters will be closed – All other stations will be open.

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