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Inn reopening delayed, still asssessing damage

October 3, 2024
Staff Report
News

While there was significant damage to The Gasparilla Inn during Hurricane Helene, President and General Manager Brent Cross and staff are working to get the operations back open as soon as...

Lithium batteries and salt cause extra fire risk

In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, local fire departments, including the Boca Grande Fire Department, are responding to alarms relating to lithium batteries. When exposed to water, these...

Boca Bargains moves merchandise

October 3, 2024
Boca Beacon
News

BY WENDY FREEMAN, BOCA GRANDE WOMAN’S CLUB The interior of our building at the Community Center took in a lot of water and mud, and there was plenty of damage. Floors will need to be...

Ballot: Homestead exemption, public finance

October 3, 2024
Sheila Evans
Featured News, News

Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 5, will not only be a Presidential election, but it will have a large number of state, federal and local candidates on the ballot, including a Florida Senatorial...

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...

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...