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Sand pile cleanup continues across Gasparilla Island in Boca Grande

September 28, 2024
Garland Pollard
Breaking News, News

It was just like a kids’ sandbox today on Gasparilla Island. Crews from Lee County came to the island today to begin the removal of sand from across Gasparilla Island, including on...

Boca Grande mail at Placida until assessment on building

September 28, 2024
Garland Pollard
Breaking News, News

The Boca Grande Post Office is temporarily closed until officials can assess and clean up any damage from Hurricane Helene. “We will go out there tomorrow (Monday) to see if there is any...

Lift stations working, but PLEASE minimize waste water use Sunday and Monday

Currently all 20 lift stations are working on the island, and every lift station has power. However, the system is filled with seepage of sea water and rain, and Gasparilla Island Water Authority...

Renourishment in Lee County funded

September 26, 2024
Staff Report
News, Sports & Outdoors

ee coThe Lee Board of County Commissioners voted last week to award a nearly $39.2 contract to nourish beaches on Lovers Key and Bonita Beach to address chronic erosion and damage caused by...

Gasparilla Island Water Authority continues operations through Hurricane Helene

September 25, 2024
Staff Report
News

The Island’s Water Authority will continue normal operations through Hurricane Helene as it passes by Gasparilla Island. There will be no interruptions in service. According to Ronald Bolton,...

Boca Grande Fire Department message to Gasparilla Island

September 25, 2024
Staff Report
News

In preparation for the expected arrival of Hurricane Helene, the Boca Grande Fire Department and Chief C.W. Blosser asks residents to monitor, plan and prepare. In an effort to answer the most...

Watching for PTC 9, perhaps soon to be Helene

September 24, 2024
Staff Report
Breaking News, News

The storm PTC 9, expected to be named Helene, will pass through the Gulf of Mexico Wednesday and Thursday. The storm is a large area, and even if not in the cone, expect high winds and higher...

Lee County issues links, warnings and steps for possible hurricane weather

September 23, 2024
Garland Pollard
News

Lee County Emergency Management is actively monitoring the tropics and working closely with state and federal partners, including the Florida Division of Emergency Management, the National Weather...

Letters: Parking kiosks or meters would destroy character

To the Editor: I was horrified to read of a proposal to put up parking meters or some sort of paid parking system in downtown Boca Grande. Parking meters, and even parking apps and kiosks, of...

We were once among America’s greatest fisheries

September 19, 2024
VAN HUBBARD
Columns, Sports & Outdoors

Please consider that water quality issues have reduced fish stocks, and the significant influx of residents and visitors has reduced water quality. Businesses are eager to grab all this...