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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. …

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…

Recovery note: Books saved at The Island School

October 13, 2024
Lee County Facilities and Library staff were happy to see that the sandbags and plastic combination at the doors worked and the interior of the Island School had minimal water intrusion. Mrs. …

Update from The Island School

October 13, 2024
Editor’s Note: The following letter went out to families, students, donors and friends from The Island School from Christine Oliver, Head of School, today. We hope you are all doing well and re…

Fuel depot from Charlotte County allots 10 gallons

October 13, 2024
The Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM), with support from Charlotte County, has established a public fuel depot at Charlotte Sports Park, located at 2300 El Jobean Rd. in Port Charlo…

Charlotte County announces opening of Gasparilla Island, Manasota Key access

October 13, 2024
Access to Gasparilla Island has reopened. Access to the bridgeless barrier islands and South Manasota Key remain closed. Hurricane Hang tags issued by the Boca Grande Fire Department are requi…