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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 require…

Lee County resumes regular solid waste garbage runs

October 13, 2024
Lee County Solid Waste garbage collection will resume Monday, Oct. 14, on the normally scheduled day for all routes in Lee County franchise areas that are accessible to collection trucks. This colle…

Saturday note from Chief C.W. Blosser

October 12, 2024
Everyone, Let’s end the day on some positives: Power is being restored sporadically on the Island. Lots of people got on Island today we will continue to expand and support that mission…

Boca Grande residents may access island with hurricane tags

October 12, 2024
Boca Grande residents are now able to access Gasparilla Island, according to a Lee County Press release. The bridge to Boca Grande is safe and has just re-opened, as Lee County DOT and multiple…

Gasparilla Water faces massive challenge in restoration of water service to island

October 12, 2024
Hurricane Milton tore out major sections of Gasparilla Island’s water and sewer system. In order to repair and, in some cases, completely rebuild, the Gasparilla Island Water Authority faces a major…

Gasparilla Island Updates From Lee County for Friday Oct. 11

October 11, 2024
Some key updates from Lee County Public Information Office. Lee DOT is actively working on draining water and restoring the bicycle / golf cart path and several intersections. Lee County is a…

Storm Center Live Updates

October 11, 2024
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Engineer at Gasparilla Bridge today to detail repairs

October 11, 2024
Hurricane Milton has undermined the roadway of the Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority, including the roadbed and outbuildings. An independent engineer will arrive at the bridge today to recommend bo…

Letter from Chief Blosser of the Boca Grande Fire Department

October 10, 2024
Editor’s Note: Chief C.W. Blosser sent out this note to the community Thursday night: Good evening Everyone, Thank you for all of the well wishes and support it means a lot when things get tur…

Wednesday: BGFD leaves island, boil water upon return

October 9, 2024
As Hurricane Milton approaches, Boca Grande Fire Department Chief C.W. Blosser sent the following message to the community at 11:08 a.m. Good morning everyone, Just a quick update, The Island…