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Boca Grande residents may access island with hurricane tags

Boca Grande residents are now able to access Gasparilla Island, according to a Lee County Press release. The bridge to Boca Grande is safe and has just re-opened, as Lee County DOT and multiple...

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 the bicycle / golf cart path and several intersections. Lee County is...

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-hand observations from Gasparilla Island on Thursday from George “Bo”...

Business and Real Estate: Charlotte issues permit guidance

October 3, 2024
Staff Report
News, Real Estate

Charlotte County encourages residents to begin recovery efforts as soon as possible. To streamline the rebuilding process and prevent delays, the Charlotte County Community Development Department is...

Inn reopening delayed, still asssessing damage

October 3, 2024
Staff Report
News

While there was significant damage to The Gasparilla Inn during Hurricane Helene, President and General Manager Brent Cross and staff are working to get the operations back open as soon as possible....

Briefly: Battery on island

October 3, 2024
Staff Report
News, Police & Fire

On Wednesday, September 25, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a battery on island, according to a department report. Deputy David Scozzafava and Lieutenant Mike Sawicki responded to the...

Capt. William Wheeler jon boat rescue after Helene

October 3, 2024
Staff Report
News

After Hurricane Helene, family and friends came and picked up Capt. William ‘Dumplin’ Wheeler in a jon boat. Here, he simulates a bit of tarpon fishing with walking stick as he heads down Wheeler Road....

Water Authority kept system intact during island floods

October 3, 2024
Staff Report
Breaking News, News

As Gasparilla Island dried out from Hurricane Helene, staff from the Gasparilla Island Water Authority continued to pump through much of the standing water that had leached into the sewer system due...

Helene left her mark on Boca

October 3, 2024
Staff Report
Breaking News, News

Almost exactly two years from hurricane Ian, another hurricane touches Gasparilla Island and the community of Boca Grande. Here’s what’s left of the pink wall at the end property of Belcher Road overlooking...

What’s Open, What’s Closed: Helene Update

October 3, 2024
Staff Report
News

Retail Establishments & Marinas: Aqua Boutique is closed until further notice. 421 Park Ave. Ariel, LTD is closed until further notice. 444 4th St., (941) 964-0480. Barbara Anne’s Jewelry...