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GIWA water continues its recovery from Helene

Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Community, Health & Wellness, News, Uncategorized.

As Gasparilla Island dries out from Hurricane Helene, staff from the Gasparilla Island Water Authority are continuing to pump through much of the standing water that has leached into the sewer system due to the storm. “We anticipate normal operations for all utility services to be restored this week,” said Ron Bolton, executive director. All […]

Lee County provides two staff on island, dedicated to cleanup, plus sand removal info

Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Breaking News, Community, Featured News, News.

Lee County has provided two staff who just arrived on island, this morning, to help coordinate with issues related to Hurricane Helene. They are part of one of many departments dedicated to post-Hurricane Helene cleanup in the county. After Ian, the county created Island Coordination Teams. Today, Lee County wants to ensure that everyone has […]

Charlotte County provides info on work that may be completed without a permit

Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Community, Legal.

Charlotte County encourages residents to begin recovery efforts as soon as possible. To streamline the rebuilding process and prevent delays, the Charlotte County Community Development Department is providing guidelines for work that may be completed without the need for a permit.  The following work does not require a permit:  While these activities can begin immediately, […]

Boca Grande Historical Society artifacts OK after Helene floodwaters

Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Breaking News, Featured News, News, Uncategorized.

The Boca Grande Historical Society is moving its artifacts and papers off island, until its offices can be restored. During Hurricane Helene, a few inches of flood water came into their building, which is at the Boca Grande Community Center. Today, President Johns Knight and others were there cleaning out and packing the contents and […]

Lee County debris trucks on the way to Boca Grande

Written by Staff Report on . Posted in News.

Trucks are on their way today to Boca Grande and other affected areas in unincorporated Lee County for debris pickup, according to Betsy Clayton, of the county’s Public Information Office. NOTE: We are waiting for specifics on the next trash pickup for Waste Management for weekly normal trash for both Charlotte and Lee County residents […]

Updating road conditions for Monday commute into Boca Grande

Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Breaking News, Featured News, News, Police & Fire.

Editor’s update: At the end of day Monday, the road was clear of water. For those that need to commute into Boca Grande, the Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority is open, and Boca Grande Fire Department hang tags are not required. Gasparilla Road, which flooded during Hurricane Helene, is also open. However, there is still some […]

Boca Grande Fishing Pier damaged by Hurricane Helene

Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in News, Sports & Outdoors.

The Boca Grande Fishing Pier, which had just been reopened after its earthen approach shoulder was damaged by Hurricane Debby, has been closed again. The approach path to the pier, which is an asphalt strip heading to what was the old CSX train trestle, suffered severe erosion after Hurricane Helene. Helene made the side actually […]

Update from Lee County on Boca Grande operations for Hurricane Helene cleanup

Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Breaking News, Community, Police & Fire, Uncategorized.

Lee County today sent an update to the Beacon and the community today to tell of post-Hurricane Helene efforts in Boca Grande. A few departmental updates for residents from the public information office: Lee Department of Transportation The department was in Boca Grande on Friday to assess the situation: Solid Waste Community Development The department […]