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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 by…
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 Communit…
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 bac…
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 H…
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…
Monday contractor access to Boca Grande, coordination team still on island
October 13, 2024
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. Contrac…
Boca Grande residents may access island with hurricane tags
October 12, 2024
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…
Gasparilla Water faces massive challenge in restoration of water service to island
October 12, 2024
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…
Gasparilla Island Updates From Lee County for Friday Oct. 11
October 11, 2024
Some key updates from Lee County Public Information Office.
Lee DOT is actively working on draining water and restoring the bicycle / golf cart path and several intersections.
Lee County is a…
Some observations from Gasparilla Island just after Hurricane Milton
October 11, 2024
While residents are not yet allowed back, numerous crews are on island today, and were there yesterday. Below are first-hand observations from Gasparilla Island on Thursday from George “Bo” Hambrick…