Oct 24, 2024 · On Friday, Oct. 25 at 5 p.m., the need for a Hurricane Pass will be eliminated for Gasparilla Island. This will also coincide with the demobilization of the Lee County Sheriff’s Office checkpoint at the county line, where passed are checked, and …
Dec 5, 2024 · For folks returning to Gasparilla Island, large piles of hurricane debris lining Gasparilla Road have been the dominant image. While much of the debris has been removed, there is still plenty to go around.
Dec 27, 2024 · William V.P. Newlin died peacefully in his sleep at his home in Northwest Washington, D.C., on December 11, 2024. He was 91. Born in Philadelphia on February 9, 1933, Newlin served as an …
Lee County is working through a long list of road repairs on the side streets of Gasparilla Island. Currently, Lee County DOT has assessed all the damaged areas of roadways on Boca Grande and is preparing bids for the repair of the side streets, with …
6 days ago · The Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority will have final year-end numbers from the bridge at the end of this week; so far, the December traffic count is up about 1,000 from December 2023.
Dec 12, 2024 · The Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority was able to identify an island resident who dumped hurricane rubbish on the Causeway. That resident was called, though at presstime had not yet responded. …
Dec 27, 2024 · Editor’s Note: This is a chronology of many of the news events during 2024 by the Boca Beacon. January: New sheriff in town The year kicked off with the Auxiliary Emergency Radio Commun…