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Lee County gives Thursday update for Boca Grande recovery
October 3, 2024
As the recovery of Boca Grande from Hurricane Helene continues, Lee County has an update for Gasparila Island for Thursday, Oct. 3:
Debris collection will continue throughout the weekend. Lee …
Debris collection continues; Fust Library to reopen Wednesday
October 1, 2024
Lee County Community Development staff is assessing damage to structures throughout unincorporated Lee County, including Boca Grande. Building inspectors and code enforcement officers are perform…
GIWA water continues its recovery from Helene
September 30, 2024
As Gasparilla Island dries out from Hurricane Helene, staff from the Gasparilla Island Water Authority are continuing to pump through much of the standing water that has leached into the sewer sys…
Lee County provides two staff on island, dedicated to cleanup, plus sand removal info
September 30, 2024
Lee County has provided two staff who just arrived on island, this morning, to help coordinate with issues related to Hurricane Helene. They are part of one of many departments dedicated to post-H…
Charlotte County provides info on work that may be completed without a permit
September 30, 2024
Charlotte County encourages residents to begin recovery efforts as soon as possible. To streamline the rebuilding process and prevent delays, the Charlotte County Community Development Department …
Boca Grande Historical Society artifacts OK after Helene floodwaters
September 30, 2024
The Boca Grande Historical Society is moving its artifacts and papers off island, until its offices can be restored.
During Hurricane Helene, a few inches of flood water came into their buildin…
Lee County debris trucks on the way to Boca Grande
September 30, 2024
Trucks are on their way today to Boca Grande and other affected areas in unincorporated Lee County for debris pickup, according to Betsy Clayton, of the county’s Public Information Office.
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Updating road conditions for Monday commute into Boca Grande
September 29, 2024
Editor’s update: At the end of day Monday, the road was clear of water.
For those that need to commute into Boca Grande, the Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority is open, and Boca Grande Fire Dep…
Boca Grande Fishing Pier damaged by Hurricane Helene
September 29, 2024
The Boca Grande Fishing Pier, which had just been reopened after its earthen approach shoulder was damaged by Hurricane Debby, has been closed again.
The approach path to the pier, which is an…
Update from Lee County on Boca Grande operations for Hurricane Helene cleanup
September 29, 2024
Lee County today sent an update to the Beacon and the community today to tell of post-Hurricane Helene efforts in Boca Grande. A few departmental updates for residents from the public information …