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…
Boca Grande Tarpon Season has arrived. Every year, typically in April, massive schools of tarpon arrive along the west coast of Florida.
The Boca Grande Pass and Charlotte Harbor have long been a favorite destination for both the tarpon and fisherman seeking a chance to hook this mighty fish. Also known as the “Silver King”, the tarpon is famous its big fight and aerobatic jumps once hooked. These fish can easily surpass 100lbs and even top 200lbs!
Whether you are visiting or a resident, there are Boca Grande signs all over the island of “things to do” and events to attend! There are signs announcing the “shrimp boat is in”, community announcements, fundraising banners, historical markers and much more. All you have to do is look around! Boca Grande Signs A favorite Boca Grande sign appears when the “shrimp boat” docks at Whidden’s marina. It doesn’t get…