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Water service returns to most of Gasparilla Island
October 21, 2024
Gasparilla Island Water Association has about 95 percent of the island’s water connections back in service. “We are getting to the nitty gritty,” said Ron Bolton, GIWA’s executive director, who sa…
Water service update for Boca Grande
October 19, 2024
At the end of the day on Friday, Oct. 18, GIWA Executive Director Ron Bolton reported that approximately 60 percent of members are back in service. Sewer lift stations are also back on FPL power. …
Updates from Gasparilla Water from Thursday
October 17, 2024
An update from Gasparilla Water, and Ron Bolton, executive director. As work continues on the water main to the island on Cole Island in the Causeway, the staff continues to work to bring service …
Bridgeless barrier islands reopen today
October 16, 2024
CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (Oct. 16, 2024) – Charlotte County bridgeless barrier islands have reopened to residents and businesses, including Palm Island and Little Gasparilla. As residents return, we…
Fall Festival canceled due to hurricane damage
October 15, 2024
We are sad to announce that due to Milton’s impacts, Lee County Parks and Recreation needs to cancel the Fall Festival that was to be held Oct. 25. It was to be held at the now-damaged Boca Grande…
Briefly: Updates from Chief C.W. Blosser
October 15, 2024
A Tuesday, Oct. 15 evening update on the island’s recovery:
G.I.W.A was able to move water today to 7th street. The goal for tomorrow is to get all the way to 1st street. Three phase power was…
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 …
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.
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