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IN THE SPOTLIGHT: A fix for flooded Gasparilla Road

October 3, 2024
Boca Beacon
News, Profiles

The Lee rescue crew The Lee County Department of Transportation has worked tirelessly to alleviate Boca Grande’s flooded roadways after Hurricane Helene passed off the coast. County crews...

Lee County gives Thursday update for Boca Grande recovery

October 3, 2024
Staff Report
News

As the recovery of Boca Grande from Hurricane Helene continues, Lee County has an update for Gasparila Island for Thursday, Oct. 3: Debris collection will continue throughout the weekend. Lee...

Debris collection continues; Fust Library to reopen Wednesday

October 1, 2024
Staff Report
Breaking News, News

Lee County Community Development staff is assessing damage to structures throughout unincorporated Lee County, including Boca Grande. Building inspectors and code enforcement officers are...

GIWA water continues its recovery from Helene

As Gasparilla Island dries out from Hurricane Helene, staff from the Gasparilla Island Water Authority are continuing to pump through much of the standing water that has leached into the sewer...

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...

Lee County debris trucks on the way to Boca Grande

September 30, 2024
Staff Report
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...

Updating road conditions for Monday commute into Boca Grande

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...

Boca Grande Fishing Pier damaged by Hurricane Helene

September 29, 2024
Garland Pollard
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...

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...

Pumps from Lee County draining Gasparilla Road

On Saturday, Lee County staff brought two giant water pumps to clear standing water off of Gasparilla Boulevard. The pumps worked all night. This Sunday morning, they appear to have drawn down...