Tag: Barrier Island Parks Society

Hurricane repairs continue at state parks

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...

The Great Seashell Hunt

Barrier Island Parks Society and Florida Park Service held their Great Seashell Hunt last week. Port Boca Grande Lighthouse created their own version of a Easter egg hunt. This group participated...

Barrier Island Parks represents at Farmer’s Market

March 19, 2026
Staff Report
Community

Barrier Island Parks Society’s Sharon McKenzie, Bill Durkin and Karen Converse were at a recent Friday Farmer’s Market reminding everyone about the Green Gala to be held on Monday, March 23. ...

BIPS Thanks as Lighthouse Reopens

February 12, 2026
Staff Report
News, Sports & Outdoors

The Barrier Island Parks Society extends a heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us for the Gasparilla Island Lighthouse Grand Reopening this past Saturday. The event’s success was made...

Range Light reopens Feb. 7 after closure for repair

January 29, 2026
Staff Report
News, Sports & Outdoors

The Gasparilla Island Lighthouse, also known as the Range Light, will officially reopen to the public on Saturday, Feb. 7, from 4 to 6 p.m., following a two-month closure for a major...

Seashells lecture of Barrier Island Parks series at Lighthouse

The Barrier Island Parks Society (BIPS) hosted its third Brew With A View on Wednesday, Dec. 3, featuring Meredith Blain with the Englewood Shell Club. “There are seashells on all seven...

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Margie Rogers

December 4, 2025
Angela McPhillips
Profiles

From television tech to Lighthouse talks When Margie Rogers settled into life on Cape Haze, she did so with the same practical optimism that has carried her through several careers, three...

Lighting of the Lighthouse at Port Boca Grande set for Dec. 13

December 4, 2025
Staff Report
Entertainment, Events, News

Barrier Island Parks Society is holding their celebration of the lighting of the Port Boca Grande Lighthouse on Saturday, Dec. 13 with events starting at 5:30 p.m., 880 Belcher Road, Boca...

Native plants now surround Range Light area after tourism grant help

A dune restoration project began Tuesday at the Range Light, courtesy of Barrier Island Parks Society and tourism development money allocated to Lee County. Barrier Island Parks Society...

First discussion on Amory Chapel’s future use

An engineering firm has applied for preliminary permitting for conversion and construction of Amory Chapel in the Gasparilla Island State Park at the south end of the island. The goal is to...