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Update from Lee County on Boca Grande operations for Hurricane Helene cleanup
Lee County today sent an update to the Beacon and the community today to tell of post-Hurricane Helene efforts in Boca Gran…
Pumps from Lee County draining Gasparilla Road
On Saturday, Lee County staff brought two giant water pumps to clear standing water off of Gasparilla Boulevard. The pumps…
Boca Grande debris plan for Lee County; Charlotte plan link here; email for county officials
This was updated Monday, Sept. 30, and newer stories. Information on sand and debris is now available here.
After survey…
Heraclean feat? Pumps now working to take water off Gasparilla Road
BOCA GRANDE – Like that fifth labor of Heracles, cleaning out the Au…
Storm trash separation for Charlotte County listed, contacts
Recovery efforts are underway in response to Hurricane Helene in Cha…
Sand pile cleanup continues across Gasparilla Island in Boca Grande
It was just like a kids’ sandbox today on Gasparilla Island.
Crews from Lee County came to the island today to begin the…
Boca Grande mail at Placida until assessment on building
The Boca Grande Post Office is temporarily closed until officials can assess and clean up any damage from Hurricane Helene…
Lift stations working, but PLEASE minimize waste water use Sunday and Monday
Currently all 20 lift stations are working on the island, and every lift station has power. However, the system is filled w…
EcoWatch: A change – good eco news
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it is the only thing that e…
Get to the Lee County Courthouse to visit Commissioners
Last week, after a visit to the Lee County Board of County Commissioners, a reader asked the Beacon what you had to do to s…