Little Gasparilla Island Fire Rescue

12/11/2025

09/10/2025

Charlotte County has had a Water Main Break on the mainland side of the island which has shut down all water to Little Gasparilla Island. We will update you when they have made repairs and then we will be under a Boil Water Notice.

Please keep an eye out for follow up emails, watch our FaceBook page or go to our website for more information and updates.

Thank you,

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Joyce Luke
Little Gasparilla Water Utility

10/12/2024

Please everyone be careful! No accidents!

10/07/2024

LGIFR is removing vehicles from the island the last available barge is now, wind is already up and barge is going to be secured. As of now we are per state approved SOP/SOG suspending all operations in preparation for the impending hurricane. LGIFR will be securing as much as possible and evacuating the island tomorrow morning before winds rise higher.

07/17/2024

The burn ban has been lifted, per state statute you are allowed to burn yard waste, tree cutting debris and UNTREATED wood.
Everything else is on hold, statutes are being reviewed and the barrier islands all along the coast are being monitored closely.
If you have any questions or feel the need to do as you please as some have tried please feel free to call. 941-270-7607

05/28/2024

Little Gasparilla Island Fire Rescue
PO Box 854
Placida, FL 33946
941-270-7607

Good afternoon to all,

As of the 5-28-2024 Charlotte County Commission meeting we are now under a burn ban to include all yard waste and recreational fires, It has also been stated that no private party fireworks are to be used during the time of said burn ban. There will be no exceptions for any reason to this ruling.


William Underhill
LGIFR Chief

05/04/2024

05/04/2024

This is absolutely not acceptable DO NOT STAND OR RIDE a manatee!! Do not even touch them, they breath air as we do and the next time I will stand on your back for a while!!!!
This will not be tolerated in any way! Karma will come full circle.

01/08/2024

Due to the anticipated increase in wind speeds ALL burning is on hold until such time as the wind subsides! Currently the wind is forecast to have gusts upward of 30 mph today (1-8) and 42 mph tomorrow (1-9).

08/28/2023

Good evening all, word has been received from Charlotte County that they will be removing the boats from the marinas tomorrow at 12:00 pm or before depending on the winds. At that time there will be no way other than private boat to remove someone from LGI. NO resident will be asked to put their life or boat on the line during peak winds and rain. CCFR will begin operations post wind, rain and lightening at their discretion. If you have any doubt about your well being today or early morning will be the time to leave the island. I will be remaining on the island as it stands today, however when the winds reach unsafe speeds for me to “safely” travel the island I will suspended operations per the Florida Department of Health’s recommend guidelines.

Everyone be safe and smart with the decisions you make during peak storm times!

Bill

02/11/2023

Good morning,
ATL has started clean up operations on island, their equipment is large and takes the whole road. They have been advised NOT to move from their working location for every person who is riding around. LET THEM DO THEIR JOB. When they finish loading the truck and move to the drop off point you are free to pass as normal. STAY OUT OF THEIR WAY IT IS NO EASY TO SEE 360* OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT WE DO NOT WANT ANYONE HURT!!!!

Please be cautious and cordial
Thank you

05/10/2022

The burn ban has been lifted. As always keep water hose near by, do not burn in high winds, do not leave fire unattended and do not burn any household items.