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Boca Grande Historical Society artifacts OK after Helene floodwaters
The Boca Grande Historical Society is moving its artifacts and papers off island, until its offices can be restored.
Dur…
Lee County debris trucks on the way to Boca Grande
Trucks are on their way today to Boca Grande and other affected areas in unincorporated Lee County for debris pickup, accor…
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…
Update from Lee County on Boca Grande operations for Hurricane Helene cleanup
Lee County today sent an update to the Beacon and the community toda…
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 Augean stables, a crew from Lee County has installed a pu…
Storm trash separation for Charlotte County listed, contacts
Recovery efforts are underway in response to Hurricane Helene in Charlotte County. Clearing and removing storm debris is a…
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…










