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GIWA water continues its recovery from Helene
As Gasparilla Island dries out from Hurricane Helene, staff from the Gasparilla Island Water Authority are continuing to pu…
Lee County provides two staff on island, dedicated to cleanup, plus sand removal info
Lee County has provided two staff who just arrived on island, this morning, to help coordinate with issues related to Hurri…
Charlotte County provides info on work that may be completed without a permit
Charlotte County encourages residents to begin recovery efforts as soon as possible. To streamline the rebuilding process a…
Boca Grande Historical Society artifacts OK after Helene floodwaters
The Boca Grande Historical Society is moving its artifacts and paper…
Lee County debris trucks on the way to Boca Grande
Trucks are on their way today to Boca Grande and other affected area…
Updating road conditions for Monday commute into Boca Grande
Editor’s update: At the end of day Monday, the road was clear of water.
For those that need to commute into Boca Grande…
Boca Grande Fishing Pier damaged by Hurricane Helene
The Boca Grande Fishing Pier, which had just been reopened after its earthen approach shoulder was damaged by Hurricane Deb…
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…