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Post office ‘temp’ break in Placida
October 3, 2024
The Boca Grande Post Office is temporarily closed until officials can assess any damage from Hurricane Helene.
All the mail and packages that would go to the Boca Grande Post Office will now go t…
After a storm, hope for the quiet waters of October
October 3, 2024
Editor’s Note: Van Hubbard was up in North Carolina, on vacation, when the flood waters came up to his cabin. He came through the storm, only to find his house flooded here.
The bill came due for…
A stiff upper lip, for an Act of God
October 3, 2024
Everyone thought the storm would pass us by.
Before Helene, there was sandbagging and some boarding up. There was unease, but confidence. The island just finished cleaning up after Ian, and…
Lee County staff assisting recovery
October 3, 2024
Lee County provided two staff members on island to help coordinate with issues related to Hurricane Helene. They are part of one of many departments dedicated to post-Hurricane Helene cleanup in the…
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: A fix for flooded Gasparilla Road
October 3, 2024
The Lee rescue crew
The Lee County Department of Transportation has worked tirelessly to alleviate Boca Grande’s flooded roadways after Hurricane Helene passed off the coast.
County crews wer…
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 Co…
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 performin…
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 syste…
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-Hur…
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 is…