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. …
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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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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. Contr…
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 multipl…
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 maj…
