GASPARILLA ISLAND

Boca Grande Mixes Celebrity Wealth with Small-Town Charms.

Boca Grande, located on Gasparilla Island off the Gulf Coast northwest of Fort Myers, is an affluent residential community recognized for excellent fishing. Many residents use golf carts as their main mode of transportation. Boca Grande's serene beauty makes it a destination for high-profile weddings and residences for the elite seeking privacy.

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Among Boca Grande's many charms is the Gasparilla Inn & Club, a hidden gem. Built in 1911 but maintained through renovations and updates, this luxurious resort preserves its old Florida charm. Among its famous guests have been Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, Katharine Hepburn and the George H.W. Bush family. 

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Are you looking for a fun, day trip on a beautiful island? Visit the Port Boca Grande Lighthouse & Museum or one of our four affiliated barrier island state parks and let history and nature take you away! The oldest structure on Gasparilla Island houses a museum that covers local Charlotte Harbor history. 

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