Author: Staff Report

Bridgeless barrier islands reopen today

October 16, 2024
Staff Report
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CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (Oct. 16, 2024) – Charlotte County bridgeless barrier islands have reopened to residents and businesses, including Palm Island and Little Gasparilla. As residents return, we...

Bathrooms, showers and laundry at Community Center

October 15, 2024
Staff Report
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Lee County this afternoon opened a comfort station for Boca Grande residents to assist with recovery from Hurricane Milton. The comfort station is located at 240 Banyan St. at the rear parking lot...

Manasota Key South End opens today as per Charlotte County

October 15, 2024
Staff Report
News

The south end of Manasota Key has reopened to residents and businesses. Charlotte County Community Development has done an initial damage assessment and affected properties have been tagged with notifications...

Update on water service on the island; reminder on the sewer system

October 14, 2024
Staff Report
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Editor’s Note: The staff of the Gasparilla Island Water Association has been busy since Hurricane Milton. Not only is the water service off, but the sewer system was destroyed. Residents should...

Commerce Secretary to visit Gasparilla Island Tuesday to support small businesses

In order to highlight the importance of local commerce, Florida Commerce Secretary Alex Kelly will come to Gasparilla Island to get a tour of small businesses affected by the last two hurricanes. Kelly...

Recovery note: Books saved at The Island School

October 13, 2024
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Lee County Facilities and Library staff were happy to see that the sandbags and plastic combination at the doors worked and the interior of the Island School had minimal water intrusion. Mrs. Oliver...

Update from The Island School

October 13, 2024
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Editor’s Note: The following letter went out to families, students, donors and friends from The Island School from Christine Oliver, Head of School, today. We hope you are all doing well and...

Lee County resumes regular solid waste garbage runs

October 13, 2024
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Lee County Solid Waste garbage collection will resume Monday, Oct. 14, on the normally scheduled day for all routes in Lee County franchise areas that are accessible to collection trucks. This collection...

Saturday note from Chief C.W. Blosser

October 12, 2024
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Everyone, Let’s end the day on some positives: Power is being restored sporadically on the Island. Lots of people got on Island today we will continue to expand and support that mission. Mutual...

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...