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Island fund created for businesses, institutions

BY LARRY HANNAH In order to aid island businesses, The Boca Grande Disaster Committee is back in action to help with the clean-up and restoration of Boca Grande after the impact of Hurricane Helene. This fund, which is targeted to island businesses that suffered physical losses, will greatly ease the burden on businesses that have […]

Lee County staff assisting recovery

Lee County provided two staff members on island 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 the contacts for their post-Helene […]

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

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

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, […]

Lee County debris trucks on the way to Boca Grande

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 […]

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

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

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. […]

Storm trash separation for Charlotte County listed, contacts

Recovery efforts are underway in response to Hurricane Helene in Charlotte County. Clearing and removing storm debris is a major part of the recovery effort. Charlotte County Public Works asks for residents’ cooperation to properly separate storm debris by category and adhere to the collection guidelines.  It is the property owners’ responsibility to bring the […]