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WEBStay updated and informed. Access the latest version of the Boca Beacon E-Edition by clicking on the link below, and stay on top of what’s happening in the aftermath of hurricane Ian. Boca Beacon is the newspaper of Boca Grande/Gasparilla Island, …
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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….
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: A fix for flooded Gasparilla Road
WEB3 days 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 …
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WEB6 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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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.
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WEB6 days ago · Boca Grande Historical Society artifacts OK after Helene floodwaters. September 30, 2024. The Boca Grande Historical Society is moving its artifacts and papers off island, until its offices can be restored. During Hurricane Helene, a few inches of flood water came into their buildin….
Gasparilla recovery the subject of Lee Commission meeting on …
WEB3 days ago · Lee County provided a hurricane recovery update at its regularly scheduled Board of County Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024, including updates on the Boca Grande Community Center grounds. Assistant County Manager Robert Codie said that the Community Center and The Island School had …
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WEBSep 26, 2024 · Goodbye to Pastor Beatty at First Baptist Church. September 26, 2024. This Sunday, Pastor Gary Beatty will preach his last message at First Baptist Church in Boca Grande. Beatty announced his retirement last Sunday. “God’s been good to me,” said Beatty. “The isla….
Hurricane Ian - Boca Beacon
WEBIN THE SPOTLIGHT: Hurricane Ian was the houseguest that just wouldn’t leave. October 13, 2022. Hurricane Ian was the ninth named storm, fourth hurricane and second major hurricane of the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season. Those facts seem so matter of fact when you look out your window and see….
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 …