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Saturday note from Chief C.W. Blosser

October 12, 2024
Staff Report
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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...

Gasparilla Water faces massive challenge in restoration of water service to island

Hurricane Milton tore out major sections of Gasparilla Island’s water and sewer system. In order to repair and, in some cases, completely rebuild, the Gasparilla Island Water Authority faces a...

Gasparilla Island Updates From Lee County for Friday Oct. 11

Some key updates from Lee County Public Information Office. Lee DOT is actively working on draining water and restoring the bicycle / golf cart path and several intersections. Lee County is...

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...