Island beach accesses to soon be open
Lee County has announced a phased reopening of beach parks, with Gasparilla Island beach accesses at the top of the list.
The tentative opening is scheduled for early March. Lee County Parks & Recreation is overseeing the beach parks restoration, including facilities and amenities.
The hurricane damaged Lee County’s beaches and the sensitive ecosystems with storm debris, pollution and the removal of healthy, safe sand and dune vegetation.
The county is ensuring that the many elements of the beach restoration process are being rigorously documented to support full reimbursement through federal funds.
Beach erosion assessments have been completed and transmitted to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Florida Department of Environmental Protection and FEMA.
