Charlotte County opens barrier islands

Charlotte County’s bridgeless barrier islands have reopened to residents and businesses, including Palm Island and Little Gasparilla. As residents return, we urge them to exercise caution:  • FPL continues to work to restore power. • Use caution crossing Don Pedro Island’s Anne Merry Bridge. • Many areas still contain debris and storm surge sand.

Charlotte County’s bridgeless barrier islands have reopened to residents and businesses, including Palm Island and Little Gasparilla.

As residents return, we urge them to exercise caution: 

• FPL continues to work to restore power.

• Use caution crossing Don Pedro Island’s Anne Merry Bridge.

• Many areas still contain debris and storm surge sand.