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An update from Gasparilla Water, and Ron Bolton, executive director. As work continues on the water main to the island on Cole Island in the Causeway, the staff continues to work to bring service back to the whole island, house by house. A reminder that there is a boil water notice for the island:
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News from Chief C. W. Blosser of the Boca Grande Fire Department:
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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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In order to highlight the importance of local commerce, Florida Commerce Secretary Alex Kelly will come to Gasparilla Island to get a tour of small businesses affected by the last two hurricanes. Kelly will meet with business owners in Hudson’s Park at Tuesday, Oct. 15 at 2 p.m. He will bring his staff to visit […]
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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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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 […]