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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...

Monday contractor access to Boca Grande, coordination team still on island

Fort Myers, FL, Oct. 13, 2024 – Lee County Government has additional updates for Boca Grande residents: Beginning at noon Monday, Oct. 14, contractors will be able to access Boca Grande....

Recovery note: Books saved at The Island School

October 13, 2024
Staff Report
Uncategorized

Lee County Facilities and Library staff were happy to see that the sandbags and plastic combination at the doors worked and the interior of the Island School had minimal water intrusion. ...

Update from The Island School

October 13, 2024
Staff Report
Uncategorized

Editor’s Note: The following letter went out to families, students, donors and friends from The Island School from Christine Oliver, Head of School, today. We hope you are all doing well...

Fuel depot from Charlotte County allots 10 gallons

October 13, 2024
Garland Pollard
Uncategorized

The Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM), with support from Charlotte County, has established a public fuel depot at Charlotte Sports Park, located at 2300 El Jobean Rd. in Port...

Charlotte County announces opening of Gasparilla Island, Manasota Key access

October 13, 2024
Garland Pollard
Uncategorized

Access to Gasparilla Island has reopened. Access to the bridgeless barrier islands and South Manasota Key remain closed. Hurricane Hang tags issued by the Boca Grande Fire Department are...

Lee County resumes regular solid waste garbage runs

October 13, 2024
Staff Report
Uncategorized

Lee County Solid Waste garbage collection will resume Monday, Oct. 14, on the normally scheduled day for all routes in Lee County franchise areas that are accessible to collection trucks. This...

Saturday note from Chief C.W. Blosser

October 12, 2024
Staff Report
Uncategorized

Everyone, Let’s end the day on some positives: Power is being restored sporadically on the Island. Lots of people got on Island today we will continue to expand and support that...

Boca Grande residents may access island with hurricane tags

Boca Grande residents are now able to access Gasparilla Island, according to a Lee County Press release. The bridge to Boca Grande is safe and has just re-opened, as Lee County DOT and...