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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 […]

Boca Grande debris plan for Lee County; Charlotte plan link here; email for county officials

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

This was updated Monday, Sept. 30, and newer stories. Information on sand and debris is now available here. After surveying across Gasparilla Island, it appears that at absolute minimum, dozens of houses have been severely damaged by Hurricane Helene, and many more with substantial damage. In town, many businesses, including Hudson’s and Fugutes, were flooded. […]

Boca Grande mail at Placida until assessment on building

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

The Boca Grande Post Office is temporarily closed until officials can assess and clean up any damage from Hurricane Helene. “We will go out there tomorrow (Monday) to see if there is any damage,” said Kellie Harris, acting postmaster of Placida. The Beacon reached her by phone today. She said that all the mail and […]

Boca Grande Fire Department message to Gasparilla Island

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In preparation for the expected arrival of Hurricane Helene, the Boca Grande Fire Department and Chief C.W. Blosser asks residents to monitor, plan and prepare. In an effort to answer the most asked questions this morning, they advise:  Follow the Beacon on Twitter and Facebook.