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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…
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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…
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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…
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Wednesday: BGFD leaves island, boil water upon return

As Hurricane Milton approaches, Boca Grande Fire Department Chief C…
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Tuesday: Last minute briefs for Boca Grande and Gasparilla Island

Some briefs as they come in to the Boca Beacon, from county sources…
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Gasparilla evacuation and the Gasparilla Island Water Authority, links to press conferences

Today on Gasparilla Island, everyone is buttoning up and preparing, and the streets are getting quieter. According to Ron B…
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The current track: A Sunday letter from Boca Grande

It started as a quiet Sunday here in Boca Grande, clear but overcast. By mid-day, it is now rainy, and we are still three d…
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Weekend trash update, Boca Grande, Lee County side

Lee County Solid Waste will be back on Boca Grande shortly after daybreak Monday, even though rain is forecast. Messaging r…
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Charlotte County debris from Little Gasparilla staging at Eldred’s

Charlotte County will open a debris drop-off site at Eldred’s Marina, 6301 Boca Grande Causeway beginning Saturday, Oct. 5…
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Island School hopes Monday open

BY CHRISTINE OLIVER, HEAD OF SCHOOL Students’ first day back to school is tentatively scheduled for Monday, Oct. 7, 2024…