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Voting elects move to Methodist Church

In-person voting at Precinct 122, which typically is held at the Boca Grande Community Center will instead use the Lighthouse United Methodist Church for the Nov. 5 General Election. The...

Updates from Gasparilla Water from Thursday

October 17, 2024
Garland Pollard
Uncategorized

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...

Drinking water and ice at Community Center

October 16, 2024
Garland Pollard
News

Fort Myers, FL, Oct. 16, 2024 – Lee County now has drinking water and bags of ice available for Boca Grande residents at its comfort station that opened Tuesday at 240 Banyan St. at the...

Bridgeless barrier islands reopen today

October 16, 2024
Staff Report
Uncategorized

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (Oct. 16, 2024) – Charlotte County bridgeless barrier islands have reopened to residents and businesses, including Palm Island and Little Gasparilla. As residents return, we...

Briefly: Updates from Chief C.W. Blosser

October 15, 2024
Garland Pollard
Uncategorized

A Tuesday, Oct. 15 evening update on the island’s recovery: G.I.W.A was able to move water today to 7th street. The goal for tomorrow is to get all the way to 1st street. Three phase...

Bathrooms, showers and laundry at Community Center

October 15, 2024
Staff Report
News, Uncategorized

Lee County this afternoon opened a comfort station for Boca Grande residents to assist with recovery from Hurricane Milton. The comfort station is located at 240 Banyan St. at the rear parking...

Manasota Key South End opens today as per Charlotte County

October 15, 2024
Staff Report
News

The south end of Manasota Key has reopened to residents and businesses. Charlotte County Community Development has done an initial damage assessment and affected properties have been tagged with...

Tuesday reminder: Use left lane for tags, soon comfort stations and showers

News from Chief C. W. Blosser of the Boca Grande Fire Department: Soon you will see comfort stations, portable showers, and restroom trailers. When entering the Island use the left lane for...

Update on water service on the island; reminder on the sewer system

October 14, 2024
Staff Report
News, Uncategorized

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...

Commerce Secretary to visit Gasparilla Island Tuesday to support small businesses

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...