State Park remains closed
Local State Parks saw varying degrees of damage from Hurricane Milton, including structures and access. The Barrier Island Parks Society is focusing recovery on making these locations more resilient for future hurricane seasons. “An engineer from Atlantic Engineering has been out to both the Port Boca Grande Lighthouse & Museum and the Range Light for […]
Disaster Fund now at $1.5 million with $3 million goal for biz recovery plan
Local State Parks saw varying degrees of damage from Hurricane Milton, including structures and access. The Barrier Island Parks Society is focusing recovery on making these locations more resilient for future hurricane seasons. “An engineer from Atlantic Engineering has been out to both the Port Boca Grande Lighthouse & Museum and the Range Light for […]
Report: Boca Grande Hurricane Passes no longer needed after Friday at 5 p.m.
Local State Parks saw varying degrees of damage from Hurricane Milton, including structures and access. The Barrier Island Parks Society is focusing recovery on making these locations more resilient for future hurricane seasons. “An engineer from Atlantic Engineering has been out to both the Port Boca Grande Lighthouse & Museum and the Range Light for […]
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See the blue-green water of the Gulf of Mexico at Gasparilla Island State Park for yourself. You’ll be right next to the Port Boca Grande Lighthouse Museum built in 1890.