Charlotte County just rolled out the winners of their latest community engagement effort, a 2025 Pets of Charlotte calendar photo contest. The contest, which saw a whopping 660 photo submissions, is a testament to the county's pet-loving spirit and knack for neighborhood fun. According to an announcement on the county official website, the winning shots were chosen by a panel of judges who had their work cut out for them, sifting through hundreds of adorable pet pictures.
Basking in the spotlight of their photographic talents are Andrea Notorfrancesco, Joanna Benjamin, Bernie Boyer, LeeAnn Egan, Stacy Webert, Sue Killion, Sydney L’Heureux, Brianna Tobolski, Maxine Puglisi, Rachel Norris, Ashley Chalmers, John Blaine, Tammy Karalfa and Janie Manno. "Congratulations to all the winners and thank you to everyone who submitted photos to the contest," said Charlotte County Communications Director Brian Gleason. "More photos were submitted for this calendar than any ever before, demonstrating the love our community members have for their pets. We hope people enjoy these photos as much as we did."
For those eager to snag a copy of this calendar, the good news is that it's free—while the proverbial stocks last, of course. Calendars are set to be mailed out to the contest winners and will be available for pickup at various county locations. These include the Charlotte County Administration Center, Centennial Park Recreation Center, and both the Charlotte and Port Charlotte Public Libraries, among others. A full list of the pickup spots can be found within the county's announcement.
Pet lovers and calendar enthusiasts alike can now circle the county facilities on their maps, with plenty of options to grab this tribute to Charlotte's furriest friends. Locations such as the Englewood Charlotte Library, Punta Gorda Chamber of Commerce, and the Harold Avenue Regional Park Recreation Center are also on the distribution list. Whether you have a soft spot for puppies, kittens, or any creature in between, this calendar is likely to have a face (or twelve) to make you smile.
