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Damage to Fust Library: Tale of two storms at the historic building

October 25, 2024
Boca Beacon
Community, News

BY BOBBIE MARQUIS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR “It was the best of times. It was the worst of times.” Before describing Hurricane Milton’s impact on the library, we must say that this is the second...

Report: Boca Grande Hurricane Passes no longer needed after Friday at 5 p.m.

On Friday, Oct. 25 at 5 p.m., the need for a Hurricane Pass will be eliminated for Gasparilla Island. This will also coincide with the demobilization of the Lee County Sheriff’s Office...

Lee County offers permit office in Boca Grande Oct. 31

October 24, 2024
Staff Report
News, Uncategorized

FORT MYERS – The Lee County Department of Community Development continues to operate temporary, remote permit offices in the county’s most affected areas. These offices have proved...

GIBA toll collections will resume at midnight tonight, Oct. 23

October 23, 2024
Staff Report
Uncategorized

Toll collections at the Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority will resume at midnight tonight, Weds. Oct. 23, 2024. A reminder: The left lane will be for GIBA Bridge Passes (No...

Boca Grande hurricane recovery fundraiser links

October 22, 2024
Staff Report
News

Following the destruction from Hurricanes Helene and Milton, several island businesses have set up fundraisers to help with recovery. Click the links below to visit each individual campaign. If...

Water service returns to most of Gasparilla Island

Gasparilla Island Water Association has about 95 percent of the island’s water connections back in service. “We are getting to the nitty gritty,” said Ron Bolton, GIWA’s...

Water service update for Boca Grande

At the end of the day on Friday, Oct. 18, GIWA Executive Director Ron Bolton reported that approximately 60 percent of members are back in service. Sewer lift stations are also back on FPL...

Marjorie Fortgang 1933-2024

October 18, 2024
Boca Beacon
Obituaries

Marjorie Katz Fortgang died peacefully on October 5, 2024, surrounded by her family at her home on the island of Boca Grande, Florida. She was 91. Marjorie was born on July 28, 1933, in...

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: A visit from the Commerce Secretary and Lt. Gov, Focus on small business

October 18, 2024
Garland Pollard
Community, Profiles

On Tuesday, Oct. 15, Florida Secretary of Commerce Alex Kelly came to Boca Grande to help local businesses ruined by Hurricane Milton. The Beacon discussed the importance of small businesses to...

Florida Commerce Secretary Kelly, Lt. Gov. Nuñez visit to support recovery

In a visit aimed at highlighting the importance of local commerce, Florida Commerce Secretary Alex Kelly toured Gasparilla Island on Tuesday, Oct. 15, to meet with small business owners affected...