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Gasparilla Water faces massive challenge in restoration of water service to island

Hurricane Milton tore out major sections of Gasparilla Island’s water and sewer system. In order to repair and, in some cas…
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Gasparilla Island Updates From Lee County for Friday Oct. 11

Some key updates from Lee County Public Information Office. Lee DOT is actively working on draining water and restoring…

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Some observations from Gasparilla Island just after Hurricane Milton

While residents are not yet allowed back, numerous crews are on isla…
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Engineer at Gasparilla Bridge today to detail repairs

Hurricane Milton has undermined the roadway of the Gasparilla Island…
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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.W. Blosser sent the following message to the community…
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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 and the Boca Grande Fire Department. Lee County and Cha…
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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…