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Boca Grande Drone Footage

Boca Grande Drone Footage Want to be the first to see our new Boca Grande drone footage?  Enjoy this video highlighting Boca Grande’s rich history, amazing weather, sunrises, sunsets, dining, shopping, waterfront living and all-around beauty. Boca Grande’s Rich History Discovered in modern history in the early 1900s with the linking by the rail road, Boca Grande is a remote island that is rich with history.  What other island do you…

Scarpa’s Coastal Now Open

Scarpa’s Coastal Scarpa’s Coastal, a seaside italian restaurant, recently opened in Boca Grande.  The location is former P.J.s SeaGrill in the old Theatre Building.  One look at the menu of their current location in Lakeland, Florida and you will understand why so many residents and visitors are excited about Boca Grande’s newest restaurant. Family Atmosphere Owned and operated by husband and wife team Glenn and Ashley Scarpa, according to their…

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Boca Grande Sunrise

Boca Grande is known for its amazing sunsets over the Gulf of Mexico.  But did you know that Boca Grande’s sunrise coming over the massive Charlotte Harbor can be equally beautiful?  Island residents and visitors who know, take advantage of this quiet time on the island and the best vantage points to observe the start of the day.  With help from drones and time lapse, we have provided a few wonderful…

Boca Grande Beachfront Home Auction
Boca Grande Beachfront Home Auction

Have you ever dreamed of owning a $13.5 million beachfront home?  Well now is your chance!  A Boca Grande beachfront home auction will take place on January 10, 2019.  And there will be no reserve, meaning the sale will go the highest bidder – no matter the price! Simply stunning, this luxurious beachfront estate is located at 16160 Sunset Pines Circle in Boca Grande, Florida.  Originally listed for $13.5 million,…

Perfect Boca Grande Weekend
Perfect Boca Grande Weekend

A wonderful Blog by recent and frequent Boca Grande visitor, Mary Teresa – I have been visiting Gasparilla Island and the little town of Boca Grande for over thirty years. The island is a special place for me because my family has a home on the Island and I married my husband there in Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church. There are so many wonderful things to do in Boca Grande…

Boca Grande Lighthouse Climbs for 2018
Boca Grande Lighthouse Climbs for 2018

Do you want to climb the newly restored Boca Grande Lighthouse?  Well, the Barrier Island Park Society (BIPs) recently announced new dates for Boca Grande Lighthouse climbs for the remainder of 2018.  You can sign up for climbs simply by following the links in this blog to reserve your spot. Boca Grande Lighthouse Climbs for 2018 RSVP Today! Remaining dates in 2018 that the Boca Grande Lighthouse will be open…