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Lee County gives Thursday update for Boca Grande recovery
As the recovery of Boca Grande from Hurricane Helene continues, Lee County has an update for Gasparila Island for Thursday…
Debris collection continues; Fust Library to reopen Wednesday
Lee County Community Development staff is assessing damage to structures throughout unincorporated Lee County, including B…
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 m…
Charlotte County provides info on work that may be completed without a permit
Charlotte County encourages residents to begin recovery efforts as s…
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 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…