Tag: Barrier Island Parks Society

Barrier Island Parks reminds of community support function

FROM SHARON MCKENZIE,EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, BIPS I recently attended the parking issue meeting at the Boca Grande United Methodist Church and in hindsight, I realized I did not clarify our...

Port Boca Grande Lighthouse reopens after hurricane closure

The Barrier Island Parks Society (BIPS) will reopen the historic Port Boca Grande Lighthouse and Museum at Gasparilla Island State Park on Monday, May 5 after nearly eight months of closure due to...

Donation aids Range Light

Just after a check donation this week from the Boca Grande Disaster Fund to benefit Barrier Island Parks Society, Charles Nadler observes as BIPS President Crossan Seybolt looks at the Range Light...

Damaged Amory Chapel must be reviewed by board

During the 2024 fall hurricanes, the island’s historic Amory Memorial Chapel was severely damaged. Repairs have not started, though the building was remediated by the state. At the March Boca...

Green Gala Scavenger Hunt winner

March 20, 2025
Staff Report
Community

Congratulations to Phil Dreiss for discovering a hidden Castaway Flat Stanley at Barnichol Harware! The BIPS Green Gala Flat Stanley Scavenger Hunt can be played by finding a “Flat Stanley” at...

Future of Amory Chapel still unclear

The fate of the Amory Chapel, severely damaged during hurricanes Helene and Milton, is still in question. The issue came up after the Boca Beacon raised it with Lee County Planner Peter Blackwell...

Barrier Parks presents the 26th Annual Green Gala: Shipwreck Soiree on April 7

Get ready to set sail for an unforgettable evening at the 26th Annual Green Gala. This year’s theme, Shipwreck Soiree, invites guests to dress as their favorite castaway character or embrace the...

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Volunteers for Barrier Island Parks, Range Light lighters

December 19, 2024
Sheila Evans
Profiles

This year marked the first Christmas lighting of the Range Light. The effort was led primarily by Gasparilla Island State Park volunteers, including Mike and Tammy Kipp of Port Charlotte. The...

State Park remains closed

October 31, 2024
Anna Ridilla
Breaking News

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...

Help prevent water pollution

BY THE BARRIER ISLAND PARKS SOCIETY Marine pollution is an increasing threat to the overall health of Florida. It makes a negative impact in many ways, and it comes from many sources. Many...