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WEBBusiness and Real Estate: Signs point to restoration of historic Sharp compound Hacienda. The red-tile roofed estate just north of Fifth Street known as the Hacienda, has new signs for its restoration, courtesy of its contractor, Sarasota-based Ball Construction, Inc. Ron Marcotte of Ball was meeting with the owners last week. The Beaco….
Update from Lee County on Boca Grande operations for Hurricane …
WEB1 day ago · 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.
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WEB18 hours ago · Today, Lee County wants to ensure that everyone has the contacts for their post-Helene Boca Grande Community Coordination Team for Lee County Government. Contacts are: Josh Brooks. cell: (239) 770-0480. email: [email protected]. Sergio Perez. Cell: (239) 560-8105. [email protected]. They have just arrived on the island this morning and are ...
GIWA water continues its recovery from Helene | Boca Beacon
WEB15 hours ago · September 30, 2024. By Garland Pollard. As Gasparilla Island dries out from Hurricane Helene, staff from the Gasparilla Island Water Authority are continuing to pump through much of the standing water that has leached into the sewer system due to the storm. “We anticipate normal operations for all utility services to be restored this week ...
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WEB5 days ago · 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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WEBBGFD fights ‘forever chemicals’ gear. September 26, 2024. Cancer is a leading cause of death among firefighters. The Boca Grande Fire Department is attempting to reduce this risk by raising money for new turnout gear that is free from “forever chemicals”….
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WEBSep 19, 2024 · 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….
Heraclean feat? Pumps now working to take water off Gasparilla …
WEB2 days ago · By Garland Pollard. BOCA GRANDE – Like that fifth labor of Heracles, cleaning out the Augean stables, a crew from Lee County has installed a pumps to clear putrid standing water off Gasparilla Road today. By late afternoon, the crew arrived mid-island, where large portions of Gasparilla Road in …
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WEB5 days ago · Long ballots make need for voter study and preparation in November election. September 12, 2024. Because of a complex ballot in November and the possibility of longer lines, local election officials are asking citizens to check their registration online immediately. They’re also reminding vot….
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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….