Tag: Little Gasparilla Island

Bridgeless island access studied by Charlotte County; survey available

December 29, 2023
Garland Pollard
News

Charlotte County is conducting a formal feasibility survey to determine the need for access to the bridgeless barrier islands including Palm Island, Little Gasparilla Island, Don Pedro Island and Knight...

Charlotte County surveys locals on bridgeless island access

December 22, 2023
Staff Report
News

Charlotte County Facilities Construction & Maintenance is conducting a feasibility study for accessibility to and from the bridge-less barrier islands on the coast, including Palm Island, Little...

Residents, marine units help in Little Gasparilla fire

December 21, 2023
Garland Pollard
News, Police & Fire

Sheriff’s helicopter from Charlotte County assisted in the fire. Photo courtesy Boca Grande Fire Dept. A beach cottage at 9686 Privateer Road near the south end of Little Gasparilla Island...

Palm Island and Little Gasparilla ready for Christmas

December 8, 2023
Staff Report
Community, News

By Iris Tufano Island life on Little Gasparilla Island and Palm Island is preserved and illuminated by a generous holiday spirit. As Christmas quickly approaches, and the New Year is not too far...

Here’s a tip: Check out Little Gasparilla Island’s $6 million beach

November 17, 2023
Garland Pollard
News, Real Estate

One of the most visible properties just off Gasparilla Island is the southern sand tip of Little Gasparilla Island. Anyone passing over the Boca Grande Causeway will know the 6.24-acre lot, as its...

Body of man found in waters between Little Gasparilla and Gasparilla Island

STAFF REPORT – On Wednesday, May 6 the body of a 60-year-old man was found by emergency personnel in the waters between Little Gasparilla Island and Gasparilla Island. His cause of death is not...

The case of the never-finished house on Little Gasparilla revisited

BY OLIVIA CAMERON Have you ever wondered about unfinished metal house that sits on Little Gasparilla? If you haven’t, then you’re bound to hear more about it. Past the toll bridge on the way...

Profile: Evan Merritt

September 20, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News, Profiles

■ BY SUE ERWINEvan Merritt has been coming to Little Gasparilla Island since he was a baby. His parents would come here on the weekends and for several weeks each summer. “We used to rent places in...

OBITUARY: Lori Charette

March 22, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News, Obituaries

BY ANNE LAMORIELLO – There was no cry for help, just a big splash. Without even thinking and before I could run for help, Lori had pushed away from the dock in our 12-foot dingy in the direction...

Little wildlife rescuers raise money for local animals

June 22, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY SUE ERWIN Four young girls spent a recent Sunday afternoon raising money and awareness for local wildlife. Leslie Foxworthy, Dulse Foxworthy, Addison Miller and Tiffany Foxworthy decided to set...