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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…