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Lee County gives Thursday update for Boca Grande recovery
WEB6 hours ago · News. October 3, 2024. By Garland Pollard. 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 County Solid Waste continues regular household collections and debris collection.
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: A fix for flooded Gasparilla Road
WEB6 hours ago · IN THE SPOTLIGHT: A fix for flooded Gasparilla Road. 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 were out in full force the entire weekend after the …
Inn reopening delayed, still asssessing damage | Boca Beacon
WEB5 hours ago · 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 possible. In the interim, they have cancelled reservations and events through Oct. 30. “The main hotel held up well,” Cross said. However, other ...
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WEBSep 26, 2024 · IN THE SPOTLIGHT: British Army child, to art history & J.McLaughlin, Caroline Farrington. September 26, 2024. Once someone meets Caroline Farrington, they are unlikely to forget her. She has the smile, the flair, the looks and, yes, the accent, that make her virtually unforgettable. She comes by all these….
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WEB4 days ago · Update from Lee County on Boca Grande operations for Hurricane Helene cleanup. September 29, 2024. Lee County today sent an update to the Beacon and the community today to tell of post-Hurricane Helene efforts in Boca Grande. A few departmental updates for residents from the public information ….
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WEB4 days ago · Plans in work for 2025 Visitor’s Guide; copies available. September 6, 2024. The Boca Beacon’s Visitor’s Guide is the only promotional magazine for travelers to Gasparilla Island, and an essential for advertisers, as it is the key to one of Florida’s wealthiest zip code, 3….
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WEBSeptember 19, 2024. September 6, 2024. September 6, 2024. Editor’s update: At the end of day Monday, the road was clear of water. For those that need to commute into Boca Grande, the Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority is open, and Boca Grande Fire Dep…. September 29, 2024. September 29, 2024.
The Boca Beacon’s Hurricane Watch
WEBSep 23, 2022 · The day was looking up: Turtle Watch. 941.964.2995 or 800.749.2995. Pet friendly shelter information and more. Storm information to know about Gasparilla Island: 1. The Boca Grande Causeway does NOT close to CAR traffic. It closes to BOAT traffic when winds reach sustained 40 mph. That means if you are …