Author: Garland Pollard

Water service restoration by G.I.W.A. and Margate crews

October 18, 2024
Garland Pollard
Breaking News, News

At press time, a crew from Margate, Florida, hired to help Boca Grande restore its water service, hoped to have the main fully repaired by Friday. As of Wednesday, the water system was coming back...

Updates from Gasparilla Water from Thursday

October 17, 2024
Garland Pollard
Uncategorized

An update from Gasparilla Water, and Ron Bolton, executive director. As work continues on the water main to the island on Cole Island in the Causeway, the staff continues to work to bring service back...

Drinking water and ice at Community Center

October 16, 2024
Garland Pollard
News

Fort Myers, FL, Oct. 16, 2024 – Lee County now has drinking water and bags of ice available for Boca Grande residents at its comfort station that opened Tuesday at 240 Banyan St. at the rear...

Fall Festival canceled due to hurricane damage

October 15, 2024
Garland Pollard
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We are sad to announce that due to Milton’s impacts, Lee County Parks and Recreation needs to cancel the Fall Festival that was to be held Oct. 25. It was to be held at the now-damaged Boca Grande...

Briefly: Updates from Chief C.W. Blosser

October 15, 2024
Garland Pollard
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A Tuesday, Oct. 15 evening update on the island’s recovery: G.I.W.A was able to move water today to 7th street. The goal for tomorrow is to get all the way to 1st street. Three phase power...

Tuesday reminder: Use left lane for tags, soon comfort stations and showers

News from Chief C. W. Blosser of the Boca Grande Fire Department: Soon you will see comfort stations, portable showers, and restroom trailers. When entering the Island use the left lane for...

Monday contractor access to Boca Grande, coordination team still on island

Fort Myers, FL, Oct. 13, 2024 – Lee County Government has additional updates for Boca Grande residents: Beginning at noon Monday, Oct. 14, contractors will be able to access Boca Grande. Contractors...

Fuel depot from Charlotte County allots 10 gallons

October 13, 2024
Garland Pollard
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The Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM), with support from Charlotte County, has established a public fuel depot at Charlotte Sports Park, located at 2300 El Jobean Rd. in Port Charlotte....

Charlotte County announces opening of Gasparilla Island, Manasota Key access

October 13, 2024
Garland Pollard
Uncategorized

Access to Gasparilla Island has reopened. Access to the bridgeless barrier islands and South Manasota Key remain closed. Hurricane Hang tags issued by the Boca Grande Fire Department are required...

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 cases, completely rebuild, the Gasparilla Island Water Authority faces a major...