Boca Grande Fourth of July marks another end of the “season” for the island. While commerce and island life goes on, visitors and tourist activities slow to a trickle. And despite Boca Grande’s various seasons becoming less defined and instead more “year round” in nature, July 4th still marks a significant milestone on the island, as true island residents and area Floridians claim July, August and September for themselves. Boca…
While the recent Boca Grande red tide has been as bad as many can remember, it is important to understand it is temporary. And more importantly, that there are several things you can do to minimize your exposure to this unpleasant phenomenon and maximize your day at the beach. What is Red Tide? Mote Marine describes Florida “red tide” as, “a higher-than-normal concentration of a naturally occurring, microscopic algae called Karenia…
Off Island Restaurants of Boca Grande In addition to the wonderful Boca Grande restaurants on Gasparilla Island, there are also several off island restaurants of Boca Grande that should be not be missed. Why travel “off island”? Well for starters, the food! Second, is menu and dish diversity. And it’s also important to remember that Boca Grande restaurant reservations can be tough sometimes and that many are closed certain days of the week…
While visiting Boca Grande there are numerous day trips available either by car or by boat in the surrounding area. One trip you should not pass up is a boat trip from Boca Grande to Matlacha. If you don’t have your own boat, consider hiring a Captain on charter for a few hours. Boca Grande to Matlacha Matlacha, is pronounced “Matt-La Shay” and rhymes with “sashay”. It is a small…
If you looking for a truly unique “destination wedding”, a Boca Grande wedding should be at the top of your list. Gasparilla Island and Boca Grande can provide everything you desire for that special day, whether planning a small and intimate gathering or a large and extravagant event. The best ways to find out if Boca Grande is the right wedding destination for you is to visit the island for…
Have you even wondered what Heaven looks like for dogs? Well the Boca Grande Dog Park might be the closest thing to “Heaven on Earth” for our canine companions. Can you imagine the perfect place to take your four legged pet? How about a place with manicured grass. A safely fenced area on about 3 acres to keep your pet safe. Now picture the property sitting directly on the Gulf…