Punta Gorda

Punta Gorda on the south side of Charlotte Harbor is preparing for hurricane season. Some residents still are dealing with homes that were flooded by Hurricanes Helene and Milton last fall. A few owners are elevating homes, while others are tearing them down to build back newer and higher.

Major repairs are on the table—but so are tough questions about accessibility, aesthetics, and what the future holds for this landmark. Will Punta Gorda preserve its 98-year-old City Hall or face the costly challenges of bringing the historic building into the future?

City of Punta Gorda has mixed opinions at their city council meeting on Wednesday, March 19.

Across Southwest Florida, citizens took to the streets on Monday in what was called the "March 4th democracy" protest. From Naples to Sarasota to Punta Gorda, residents voiced concerns about the current administration.

Delays expected at Laishley Marina Boat launch due to public works crews removing finger piers.

The Visual Arts Center in Punta Gorda has announced the indefinite postponement of its long-anticipated Australian Aboriginal art exhibition. Now it is inviting area artists to exhibit work in a substitute show titled “Anything Goes (almost).”

A burn ban is now in effect for unregulated fires for all of Hendry County as dry weather conditions impact the area.Sarasota County also activated a burn ban as of Jan. 9 and Punta Gorda has activated a watering limitation.

The Hounds on Henry Dog Park in Punta Gorda will reopen Friday with a completely renovated facility from sod to shade. Significant renovations made by the city of Punta Gorda at the park were designed to improve the park’s usability and comfort for pets and their owners.

The City of Punta Gorda on Saturday lifted a Precautionary Boil Water Notice that was placed days earlier due to a low-pressure event in the distribution system.

Work on the Burnt Store Isles widening project started on Jan. 17 with the project expected to run to June 2.Punta Gorda officials said that the contractor is currently mobilizing equipment and materials to the staging area with work on turning soil as early as February 3.