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Lee County resumes regular solid waste garbage runs
Lee County Solid Waste garbage collection will resume Monday, Oct. 14, on the normally scheduled day for all routes in Lee…
Saturday note from Chief C.W. Blosser
Everyone,
Let’s end the day on some positives:
Power is being restored sporadically on the Island. Lots of peopl…
Boca Grande residents may access island with hurricane tags
Boca Grande residents are now able to access Gasparilla Island, according to a Lee County Press release.
The bridge to…
Gasparilla Water faces massive challenge in restoration of water service to island
Hurricane Milton tore out major sections of Gasparilla Island’s wate…
Gasparilla Island Updates From Lee County for Friday Oct. 11
Some key updates from Lee County Public Information Office.
Lee…
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Some observations from Gasparilla Island just after Hurricane Milton
While residents are not yet allowed back, numerous crews are on island today, and were there yesterday. Below are first-han…
Engineer at Gasparilla Bridge today to detail repairs
Hurricane Milton has undermined the roadway of the Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority, including the roadbed and outbuildin…
Letter from Chief Blosser of the Boca Grande Fire Department
Editor’s Note: Chief C.W. Blosser sent out this note to the community Thursday night:
Good evening Everyone,
Thank yo…
Wednesday: BGFD leaves island, boil water upon return
As Hurricane Milton approaches, Boca Grande Fire Department Chief C.W. Blosser sent the following message to the community…