The News-Press reports on the significant damage some Southwest Florida barrier islands experienced during last week’s Hurricane Milton. Authorities are permitting home and business owners and property management firms to access affected communities but widespread utility outages continue and curfews are in effect.
On Saturday, the Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority reopened the Boca Grande Causeway although it sustained damage to both shoulders and drivers are urged to exercise caution. Boca Beacon reports on the storm’s devastation of the Boca Grande community.
Lee County has reopened the Sanibel Island Causeway after clearing it of debris. The facility didn’t sustain substantial damage, according to The News-Press. It is still undergoing restoration to repair the major damage caused by Hurricane Ian in September 2022.
WBBH reports, Lee County suspended toll collection on all three of its bridges last Monday, October 7, but tolling resumed Saturday, October 12, at midnight.