August 2026 Cleared 4 Take Off – Charlotte County in Motion
August 10th, 2026
What is moving in Charlotte County this month?
July felt like a month when a lot of pieces moved at once.
A familiar Punta Gorda landmark changed hands. Punta Gorda Airport continued its expansion. Charlotte County Public Schools reached a major milestone. A local company earned recognition after more than three decades in business. Another Charlotte County company showed us just how unexpected our local business base can be. And nationally, more people are looking at Punta Gorda as a place to make their next move.
This month, we are looking at the momentum behind the headlines and what it says about Charlotte County.
|
No. 4
Nationally
Punta Gorda inbound relocation interest
|
A
District Rating
Charlotte County Public Schools
|
35+
Years
Buffalo Graffix in Charlotte County
|
|
2.66 : 1
Inbound searches for every outbound search
|
30,000+
Veterans contributing experience and leadership
|
An A Rating Changes the Education Conversation
Charlotte County Public Schools earned an A district rating for the first time in 15 years.
Employers recruiting talent are also recruiting families, and the strength of local schools is part of that decision.
Jennifer Cirella Built the Career She Came Home For
July’s 40 Under 40 honoree, Jennifer Cirella, left Charlotte County for Washington, D.C., then chose to come home and build the career she could not find before she left.
Today, she is the founder of Calista Kitchen & Bath, a Florida Certified Building Contractor, industry leader, mentor and mother.
B Street Keeps Adding to the Mix
Insurance on B Street opened in B Street’s 42,000-square-foot office building at Babcock Ranch, adding another professional service to the growing district.
Some Charlotte County Companies Are Hiding in Plain Sight
A recent business visit took Mark Odell inside Punta Gorda-based STVS, where the equipment included body scanners, X-ray systems and technology built for serious security work.
What does your business need to keep moving?
Charlotte County Economic Development works with businesses at every stage, from companies opening their doors to established employers planning their next move. Tell us what you are seeing, what is getting in the way and what would help your business keep moving forward.
