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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. Contractors will need to show identification and some type of….
Friends of Boca Grande Postpones Programs Amid Storm Recovery
15 hours ago · October 18, 2024. By Staff Report. Friends of Boca Grande Community Center will postpone all scheduled programs for November and December as the island continues its recovery from storms Helene and Milton, both of which flooded the organization’s offices and locations at the Boca Grande Community Center. In a letter to supporters, Marta ...
Storm Center - Boca Beacon
Oct 11, 2024 · Hurricanes are massive storm systems that form over ocean water and often move toward land. Hurricanes bring high winds, heavy rain, storm surge (rise in water level), flooding and tornadoes. These storms are dangerous and can cause damage to places far inland. Prepare now so you can stay safe. Learn More.
Island businesses supported by Disaster Fund and state program
15 hours ago · A disaster fund to assist island businesses has raised nearly $1 million in cash, with hopes of reaching $3 million to help local businesses survive. The goal of the fund is to “make sure everybody stays in business,” said Larry Hannah, one of three organizers of the fund, which is being run through the Lighthouse United Methodist Church ...
Update from Lee County on Boca Grande recovery
15 hours ago · Lee Director of Solid Waste Douglass Whitehead gave an update on debris collection, which started for Hurricane Milton on Monday, Oct. 14. By Tuesday’s meeting they had collected 4,018 cubic yards of material collection, Whitehead said. Among the list of priority places he listed was Boca Grande, “once there’s access.”.
Breaking News - Boca Beacon
6 days ago · Tuesday: Last minute briefs for Boca Grande and Gasparilla Island. October 8, 2024. 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 …
Update from Lee County on Boca Grande operations for Hurricane …
Sep 29, 2024 · Assessing impacts to other facilities and parks on Boca Grande. Below, some images from Saturday at the Boca Grande Community Center. The water on the lawn continued to dry up as the day proceeded. Lee County today sent an update to the Beacon and the community today to tell of post-Hurricane Helene efforts in Boca Grande.
News - Boca Beacon
October 3, 2024. 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 batter…. September 29, 2024. Editor’s update: At the end of day Monday, the road was clear of water.
The Boca Beacon’s Hurricane Watch
Sep 23, 2022 · This running report was created for readers to be able to find up-to-date information regarding 2022 tropical storms and hurricanes.You can see real time updates by scrolling down to the dates and times listed for each entry (after the list of things you should know about Boca Grande storm information.). You can also find up-to-the-minute storm information for this area on our Facebook page ...
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Oct 12, 2024 · Tuesday: Last minute briefs for Boca Grande and Gasparilla Island. October 8, 2024. 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 zo….