Author: Staff Report

Post office ‘temp’ break in Placida

October 3, 2024
Staff Report
News

The Boca Grande Post Office is temporarily closed until officials can assess any damage from Hurricane Helene. All the mail and packages that would go to the Boca Grande Post Office will now go...

Lee County staff assisting recovery

October 3, 2024
Staff Report
News

Lee County provided two staff members on island to help coordinate with issues related to Hurricane Helene. They are part of one of many departments dedicated to post-Hurricane Helene cleanup in the...

Lee County gives Thursday update for Boca Grande recovery

October 3, 2024
Staff Report
News

As the recovery of Boca Grande from Hurricane Helene continues, Lee County has an update for Gasparila Island for Thursday, Oct. 3: Debris collection will continue throughout the weekend. Lee County...

Debris collection continues; Fust Library to reopen Wednesday

October 1, 2024
Staff Report
Breaking News, News

Lee County Community Development staff is assessing damage to structures throughout unincorporated Lee County, including Boca Grande. Building inspectors and code enforcement officers are performing...

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 morning, to help coordinate with issues related to Hurricane Helene. They are part of one of many departments dedicated to post-Hurricane...

Charlotte County provides info on work that may be completed without a permit

September 30, 2024
Staff Report
Community, Legal

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...

Lee County debris trucks on the way to Boca Grande

September 30, 2024
Staff Report
News

Trucks are on their way today to Boca Grande and other affected areas in unincorporated Lee County for debris pickup, according to Betsy Clayton, of the county’s Public Information Office. NOTE:...

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 Grande. A few departmental updates for residents from the public information office: Lee...

Storm trash separation for Charlotte County listed, contacts

September 28, 2024
Staff Report
Community, News, Uncategorized

Recovery efforts are underway in response to Hurricane Helene in Charlotte County. Clearing and removing storm debris is a major part of the recovery effort. Charlotte County Public Works asks for...

Renourishment in Lee County funded

September 26, 2024
Staff Report
News, Sports & Outdoors

ee coThe Lee Board of County Commissioners voted last week to award a nearly $39.2 contract to nourish beaches on Lovers Key and Bonita Beach to address chronic erosion and damage caused by Hurricane...