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According to Florida folklore, Gasparilla Island gets its name from the legendary pirate captain José Gaspar ("Gasparilla", c. 1756–1821), who had his base on the island and purportedly hid his fabulous treasure there. Much of the development of this legend is the result of promotion by a local hotel and railroad line.
English: View of the beach at the southern point of Gasparilla Island State Park, Lee County, Florida. Español: Vista de la playa en el punto sur del Parque Estatal de la Isla Gasparilla, Condado de Lee, Florida.
Gasparilla Island State Park is a Florida State Park located south of Boca Grande on Gasparilla Island off Charlotte Harbor and Pine Island Sound. Activities include swimming and fishing along with shelling, picnicking, and viewing the Historic Port Boca Grande Lighthouse .
Currently, the island is known for its recreational cliff jumping activities. [3] The island is only accessible by swimming to its rocky eastern bank from a boat, before taking a steep and unmarked climb up the hills undergrowth. On the south side of the island is a 40-foot (12 meter) cliff where thrill seekers can jump to the sea.
The single-story building at 931 Ocean Blvd. once housed Cinnamon Rainbows Surf Co., North Beach Bar and Grill and the Secret Spot, which served smoothies, snacks and acai bowls.
The 2025 Gasparilla Pirate Fest features the 106th Gasparilla Invasion and Parade of the Pirates presented by Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla. More news: The South will finally start to thaw this ...
Location of Boca Grande, Florida Public beach on Gulf Blvd, looking north. Boca Grande is a small residential community on Gasparilla Island in southwest Florida.Gasparilla Island is a part of both Charlotte and Lee counties, while the actual village of Boca Grande, which is home to many seasonal and some year-round residents, is entirely in the Lee County portion of the island.
Hurricane Ian hit Fox News personality Tucker Carlson literally close to home yesterday. In July 2020, at the height of the COVID pandemic, the TV personality bought a sweet home on Gasparilla ...