Location: Florida South Central Gulf Coast < Florida < USA
Nearest Airport: Sarasota or Ft. Myers
at 50
Miles
Nearest Motorway: I-75 and Exit 191
at 25
Miles
Car: necessary
Gasparilla Island is a quiet island off the west coast of Florida. The island boasts beautiful beaches, which are ideal for swimming, sailing, shelling and long walks. Other island activities include fishing, dining, bicycle riding and boating. The town of Boca Grande has several restaurants, a small grocery store, a post offiice, ice cream shops, a bakery, an ATM machine, a library and a community playground. Off the island, within a 30 minute drive, one can find movie theaters, shopping, several Publix supermarkets, golf courses and restaurants. Gasparilla Island is known for its quiet, safe, relaxed atmosphere and is an ideal vacation spot for families with children as well as for couples looking for a peaceful getaway.
Go to the following site to read a recent article in the New York Times about Boca Grande: