Nancy Semon

1 day ago | gulfshorebusiness.com | Nancy Semon

Two Punta Gorda-based companies are among the finalists in the Florida Chamber of Commerce’s inaugural Coolest Thing Made in Florida competition — a contest designed to celebrate innovation and manufacturing excellence across the state. Baby Barrier and Supertrak, the only nominees from Charlotte County, each offer products built with safety in mind. Baby Barrier manufactures mesh pool fencing designed to prevent children and pets from falling into swimming pools.

2 days ago | gulfshorebusiness.com | Nancy Semon

Charlotte County commissioners on June 24 approved the start of negotiations with an engineering firm to oversee the demolition and design for replacing the boardwalk and walkover areas at Englewood Beach, signaling that the finished project may look significantly different than what stood for decades. The original wooden structures were destroyed by hurricanes Ian, Helene and Milton. Commissioners said the replacements must be more resilient to withstand future storms.

3 days ago | gulfshorebusiness.com | Nancy Semon

Prices for single-family homes, condos and townhomes in Charlotte County continued to decline in May amid falling inventory levels, as some sellers pulled their listings from the market, according to Cindy Marsh-Tichy, president of Realtors of Punta Gorda-Port Charlotte-North Port-DeSoto Inc.

5 days ago | gulfshorebusiness.com | Nancy Semon

Punta Gorda Airport is considering wage increases for its Fixed Base Operator employees following concerns about near-total worker turnover. Charlotte County Airport Authority Chair Robert Hancik told board members during a recent workshop that current pay is no longer competitive, and increasing wages may be necessary to attract and retain staff.

1 week ago | gulfshorebusiness.com | Nancy Semon

Beginning at noon June 20, an additional 77 parking spaces opened south of the roundabout at Englewood Beach, and Charlotte County Transit has suspended shuttle service to the beach effective immediately, county officials announced. The additional parking will bring the total available capacity at the southern end of the Englewood Beach parking lot and Chadwick Park to 153 car spaces.