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Hurricane repairs continue at state parks

May 14, 2026
By Garland Pollard

Final hurricane-related fixes for the south end of the island at Gasparilla Island State Park began this week. “Right now they are sanding and repainting the pilings that hold up the lighthouse,” said Sharon McKenzie, executive director of Barrier Island Parks Society. Other tasks include the lighthouse ADA lift and the park’s boardwalk, which they […]

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