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Editor’s Note: The staff of the Gasparilla Island Water Association has been busy since Hurricane Milton. Not only is the water service off, but the sewer system was destroyed. Residents should not flush toilets in order to avoid overloading the system. A Monday evening email report from Executive Director Ron Bolton to the GIWA board […]
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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 […]
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The Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM), with support from Charlotte County, has established a public fuel depot at Charlotte Sports Park, located at 2300 El Jobean Rd. in Port Charlotte. The site is open daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. until further notice to assist residents in their recovery efforts. Each vehicle is […]
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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 […]
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Lee County Solid Waste garbage collection will resume Monday, Oct. 14, on the normally scheduled day for all routes in Lee County franchise areas that are accessible to collection trucks. This collection is for household garbage only, which includes everyday trash items and all spoiled food. The county on Monday also will begin Hurricane Milton […]
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Boca Grande residents are now able to access Gasparilla Island, according to a Lee County Press release. The bridge to Boca Grande is safe and has just re-opened, as Lee County DOT and multiple partnering agencies have coordinated to let residents and “home watch” contractors return to the island. Residents with hurricane tags can cross […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Editor’s Note: Chief C.W. Blosser sent out this note to the community Thursday night: Good evening Everyone, Thank you for all of the well wishes and support it means a lot when things get turned upside down. The mood of the day has been every storm is different and this one certainly is. We have […]