5th Street temporary beach access reopens

Lee County reopened the Boca Grande 5th Street Beach Access at dawn on Monday, April 28. This temporary access includes parking spaces and a ramp down to the beach. Patrons are advised that the current ramp is temporary and does not fully comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act standards. A permanent, ADA-compliant ramp is scheduled for installation, the county said.

The 5th Street Beach Access was damaged by Hurricane Idalia in 2023, and the parking lot was destroyed by Hurricanes Helene and Milton in 2024.