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Some observations from Gasparilla Island just after Hurricane Milton

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...

Engineer at Gasparilla Bridge today to detail repairs

Hurricane Milton has undermined the roadway of the Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority, including the roadbed and outbuildings. An independent engineer will arrive at the bridge today to recommend...

Letter from Chief Blosser of the Boca Grande Fire Department

Editor’s Note: Chief C.W. Blosser sent out this note to the community Thursday night: Good evening Everyone, Thank you for all of the well wishes and support it means a lot when things...

Wednesday: BGFD leaves island, boil water upon return

As Hurricane Milton approaches, Boca Grande Fire Department Chief C.W. Blosser sent the following message to the community at 11:08 a.m. Good morning everyone, Just a quick update,The Island...

Tuesday: Last minute briefs for Boca Grande and Gasparilla Island

Some briefs as they come in to the Boca Beacon, from county sources and the Boca Grande Fire Department. Lee County and Charlotte County have asked for evacuations on coastal island and coastal...

Gasparilla evacuation and the Gasparilla Island Water Authority, links to press conferences

Today on Gasparilla Island, everyone is buttoning up and preparing, and the streets are getting quieter. According to Ron Bolton, executive director of the Gasparilla Island Water Authority, the...

The current track: A Sunday letter from Boca Grande

It started as a quiet Sunday here in Boca Grande, clear but overcast. By mid-day, it is now rainy, and we are still three days out from Hurricane Milton. The rain is not Milton, but it does feel...

Weekend trash update, Boca Grande, Lee County side

Lee County Solid Waste will be back on Boca Grande shortly after daybreak Monday, even though rain is forecast. Messaging related to storm preparation can be found by following Lee County...

Charlotte County debris from Little Gasparilla staging at Eldred’s

Charlotte County will open a debris drop-off site at Eldred’s Marina, 6301 Boca Grande Causeway beginning Saturday, Oct. 5. The debris drop-off site is for residents of Little Gasparilla...

HELENE TIMELINE

October 3, 2024
Anna Ridilla
News

Hurricane Helene brought the second highest water levels to Southwest Florida in 60 years (after Hurricane Ian). Below is an approximate timeline of Helene’s impacts on Gasparilla Island over the...