Nancy Semon

AdventHealth's new hospital campus in Punta Gorda advanced as city zoning approved parking variances for the off-site emergency department and future medical office building. Construction starts in November.

Two major Charlotte County events, Englewood Beach Waterfest and the Florida International Air Show, are set to generate a combined $10 million economic impact this fall, boosting local businesses.

CASL CEO Scott Eller stands at the entrance of the renovated Stillwater building at 21350 Stillwater Drive in Port Charlotte.

A Fort Myers developer acquired $18.5M in Charlotte County land once planned for a large PulteGroup community. Development plans remain uncertain as local officials and residents await future decisions.

Babcock Ranch in Southwest Florida surpassed 6,000 home sales, growing 29% year over year through July 2026, driven by its resilient infrastructure and master-planned community appeal.

The Downtown Punta Gorda Farmers Market secured a new lease with the city through 2030, increasing annual costs but ensuring its continued operation and expansion under founder Jerry Presseller.

Babcock Ranch has surpassed 6,000 home sales as the master-planned community continues to expand its residential and commercial footprint in Southwest Flor

Blue Deep Creek, a $23 million affordable housing development in the Deep Creek area of unincorporated Charlotte County, has completed construction on its first 70 apartments.

Charlotte County officials explore funding alternatives for road projects if voters reject the 20-year extension of the 1% sales tax on Nov. 3, aiming to sustain infrastructure improvements despite uncertainty ahead.

Curran Young Construction has begun work on five amenity buildings at Turnleaf, a 426-acre residential community at 13250 Burnt Store Road, south of Punta Gorda in unincorporated Charlotte County.