Author: Cecilia Lewis

Englewood Beach Waterfest 2024 Canceled Due to Hurricane Damage; Block Party Still OnThe 2024 Englewood Beach Waterfest has been canceled following significant damage caused by Hurricane Helene. Organizers announced that all tickets purchased for... Read More.

FEMA Launches Operation Blue Roof in Charlotte and DeSoto CountiesFEMA’s Operation Blue Roof is now available to assist eligible homeowners in Charlotte and DeSoto counties. The program provides temporary blue plastic sheeting to help... Read More.

Air Show Canceled Due to Hurricanes Milton and Helene –  In light of the significant impacts of Hurricane Milton and Hurricane Helene on the community, organizers have made the difficult decision to... Read More.

Charlotte County Update On Milton Recovery October 14, 2024Hurricane MiltonCharlotte County has lifted the curfew that was enacted earlier this week, with the exception of the barrier islands. The curfew of 9... Read More.

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FDEM Fuel Sites:   Please see the attached photos of the Florida Division of Emergency Management-operated fuel site operating today, Oct. 13 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Suncoast Technical College, 4445 Career... Read More.

Charlotte County Emergency Management UpdateA curfew and is in effect from 9 p.m.–6 a.m. on Manasota Key, Little Gasparilla Island, Don Pedro Island and Boca Grande.... Read More.

The morning of Oct. 12 - Public Utilities Director Brooke BaileyDirector Brooke Bailey provides a Saturday morning on Sarasota County's water systems following Hurricane Milton. Power has been restored to the Carlton Water Treatment... Read More.

Hurricane Milton UpdatesHurricane Milton Updates (as of 12:55 p.m. Oct. 11):Neighborhood Points of DistributionSupply Points of Distribution are set up... Read More.

Curfew In Effect Charlotte CountyI’m Charlotte County has enacted a curfew from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. for all of Charlotte County, including the City of Punta Gorda, effective at 9 p.m., Wednesday, Oct.... Read More.