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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…

Drinking water and ice at Community Center

October 16, 2024
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 …

Bathrooms, showers and laundry at Community Center

October 15, 2024
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 …

Manasota Key South End opens today as per Charlotte County

October 15, 2024
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 n…

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…

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

October 14, 2024
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 no…

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. Contr…

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 multipl…

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 maj…