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Commission adds Englewood Beach parking to agenda, directs staff to speed phased reopening and report back

5534481 · June 10, 2025
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After unusual delay and public complaints, commissioners added Englewood Beach parking to the agenda and directed staff to pursue a phased reopening that would open the south lot while contractors finish the north end.

Charlotte County commissioners on June 10 added Englewood Beach parking to the agenda by 5‑0 vote and directed county staff to develop a phased plan to reopen portions of the beach parking while repairs continue.

Commissioner Lonnie Truax and others described continued economic pain for businesses near Englewood Beach and urged the county to open the south portion near the roundabout while contractors finish the north end. Community Services Director Tommy Scott said the county’s contractor had started pouring curbing and that the contract calls for about…

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