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Update from The Island School

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Editor’s Note: The following letter went out to families, students, donors and friends from The Island School from Christine Oliver, Head of School, today. We hope you are all doing well and recovering from Hurricane Milton. Experiencing impacts from two hurricanes back-to-back has been challenging for us all. Please let us know how we can […]

Charlotte County announces opening of Gasparilla Island, Manasota Key access

Written by Garland Pollard on . Posted in Uncategorized.

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 required for access. These passes, which are part of a longstanding program of the department, were issued before the hurricane. At right are the old version […]

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

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

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 challenge in restoring service to the island. Pipes needing reconstruction include the water main to the island and uncounted locations where streets have washed […]

Gasparilla Island Updates From Lee County for Friday Oct. 11

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

Some key updates from Lee County Public Information Office. Lee County continues to work with partners throughout the community to restore services to its residents, including electrical power, fuel supply and transportation infrastructure. Across Lee County and specifically in Boca Grande As of 1 p.m. Friday: Residents who are using generators to supply power are […]

Some observations from Gasparilla Island just after Hurricane Milton

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

While residents are not yet allowed back, numerous crews are on island today, and were there yesterday. Below are first-hand observations from Gasparilla Island on Thursday from George “Bo” Hambrick, who is a volunteer for the Aux Com communications project for the Boca Grande Fire Department. Below are his personal observations, in chronological order. Off […]

Engineer at Gasparilla Bridge today to detail repairs

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

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 both a quick fix and a permanent solution. “This is a hard one,” said Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority Executive Director Kathy Banson by phone last night. “It’s […]

Gasparilla evacuation and the Gasparilla Island Water Authority, links to press conferences

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

Today on Gasparilla Island, everyone is buttoning up and preparing, and the streets are getting quieter. According to Ron Bolton, executive director of the Gasparilla Island Water Authority, the utility will be shutting down the water and sewer system either tonight, or tomorrow. That means that residents should get off the island, and make other […]

Charlotte County debris from Little Gasparilla staging at Eldred’s

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

Charlotte County will open a debris drop-off site at Eldred’s Marina, 6301 Boca Grande Causeway beginning Saturday, Oct. 5. The debris drop-off site is for residents of Little Gasparilla Island. No commercial debris is allowed. No perishable waste or household garbage is allowed. For a list of acceptable items to discard, visit www.CharlotteCountyFL.gov/solidwaste and click Mini-Transfer and Recycling […]