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Disaster Fund now at $1.5 million with $3 million goal for biz recovery plan
October 25, 2024
Fund still taking donations
An island Disaster Fund set up to help local businesses and institutions recover from Hurricanes Helene and Milton has raised over $1.5 million in just a few weeks.
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Maine arrest for suspect in Scarpa’s check theft case
October 25, 2024
Restaurant missing over $100,000 in funds
On Sunday, Oct. 13, Teresa J. Lessa, 50, of North Port was arrested at Bangor International Airport in Maine, after the Bangor Police Department was in…
Report: Boca Grande Hurricane Passes no longer needed after Friday at 5 p.m.
October 24, 2024
On Friday, Oct. 25 at 5 p.m., the need for a Hurricane Pass will be eliminated for Gasparilla Island. This will also coincide with the demobilization of the Lee County Sheriff’s Office checkpoint …
Water service update for Boca Grande
October 19, 2024
At the end of the day on Friday, Oct. 18, GIWA Executive Director Ron Bolton reported that approximately 60 percent of members are back in service. Sewer lift stations are also back on FPL power. …
MILTON TIMELINE
October 18, 2024
Day by day Hurricane Milton recovery on Gasparilla
Hurricane Milton was the third hurricane landfall in Florida this year after Debby and then Helene less than two weeks prior. Below is an appr…
Florida Commerce Secretary Kelly, Lt. Gov. Nuñez visit to support recovery
October 18, 2024
In a visit aimed at highlighting the importance of local commerce, Florida Commerce Secretary Alex Kelly toured Gasparilla Island on Tuesday, Oct. 15, to meet with small business owners affected b…
Voting elects move to Methodist Church
October 18, 2024
In-person voting at Precinct 122, which typically is held at the Boca Grande Community Center will instead use the Lighthouse United Methodist Church for the Nov. 5 General Election.
The Commun…
Water service restoration by G.I.W.A. and Margate crews
October 18, 2024
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 b…
Tuesday reminder: Use left lane for tags, soon comfort stations and showers
October 14, 2024
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…
Commerce Secretary to visit Gasparilla Island Tuesday to support small businesses
October 14, 2024
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.
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