On Saturday, Lee County staff brought two giant water pumps to clear standing water off of Gasparilla Boulevard. The pumps worked all night.
This Sunday morning, they appear to have drawn down …
This was updated Monday, Sept. 30, and newer stories. Information on sand and debris is now available here.
After surveying across Gasparilla Island, it appears that at absolute minimum, dozens…
BOCA GRANDE – Like that fifth labor of Heracles, cleaning out the Augean stables, a crew from Lee County has installed a pumps to clear putrid standing water off Gasparilla Road today.
By late …
Recovery efforts are underway in response to Hurricane Helene in Charlotte County. Clearing and removing storm debris is a major part of the recovery effort. Charlotte County Public Works asks for…
It was just like a kids’ sandbox today on Gasparilla Island.
Crews from Lee County came to the island today to begin the removal of sand from across Gasparilla Island, including on Gilchrist Av…
The Boca Grande Post Office is temporarily closed until officials can assess and clean up any damage from Hurricane Helene.
“We will go out there tomorrow (Monday) to see if there is any damage…
Currently all 20 lift stations are working on the island, and every lift station has power. However, the system is filled with seepage of sea water and rain, and Gasparilla Island Water Authority …
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ee coThe Lee Board of County Commissioners voted last week to award a nearly $39.2 contract to nourish beaches on Lovers Key and Bonita Beach to address chronic erosion and damage caused by Hurric…
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