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WEBBoca Beacon is the newspaper of Boca Grande/Gasparilla Island, Boca Grande, Florida.
Tuesday: Last minute briefs for Boca Grande and Gasparilla Island
WEB5 hours ago · 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 zones. For Charlotte residents, Charlotte County Transit provides free rides to the two shelters now …
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WEB6 days ago · Charlotte County debris from Little Gasparilla staging at Eldred’s. October 4, 2024. Charlotte County will open a debris drop-off site at Eldred’s Marina, 6301 Boca Grande Causeway beginning Saturday, Oct. 5. The debris drop-off site is for residents of Little Gasparilla Island….
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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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WEBSep 30, 2024 · 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 ….
Ballot: Homestead exemption, public finance | Boca Beacon
WEB5 days ago · The homestead exemption reduces the taxable value of a property. Every primary residence is eligible for a $25,000 homestead exemption, which exempts that amount from all taxes. Another $25,000 homestead exemption is applied on a homestead’s value between $50,000 and $75,000, which exempts that amount from all taxes except school district taxes.
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: A fix for flooded Gasparilla Road
WEB5 days ago · The standing water due to Helene’s presence in the area illustrated that Gasparilla Road has a unique drainage design. It requires water in some areas to percolate where outfalls are not feasible, and these areas were flooded with storm surge and rainfall. The county was able to open Gasparilla Road to traffic Monday, but there were still two ...
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WEBSep 30, 2024 · 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….
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WEBSep 29, 2024 · The storm PTC 9, expected to be named Helene, will pass through the Gulf of Mexico Wednesday and Thursday. The storm is a large area, and even if not in the cone, expect high winds and higher …
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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 ….