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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 surv…
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 …
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 …
Sand pile cleanup continues across Gasparilla Island in Boca Grande
It was just like a kids’ sandbox today on Gasparilla Island.
Cr…
Boca Grande mail at Placida until assessment on building
The Boca Grande Post Office is temporarily closed until officials …
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…
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…
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…
Renourishment in Lee County funded
ee coThe Lee Board of County Commissioners voted last week to award a nearly $39.2 contract to nourish beaches on Lovers …
Guest Essay: Islanders need to be effectively informed, involved
BY EMERSON WICKWIRE
I applaud the Beacon, serving both as a community platform for ideas to identify and resolve commu…