Tag: Florida Lighthouse Association

BIPS announces new lighthouse plates available

August 9, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT Images of Jupiter’s beloved, iconic Light are everywhere, and now a very special one is coming to a Florida Tax Collector’s office near you. On Aug. 9, the Department of Motor Vehicles...

BIPS earns grant for $30,000 – Funds still sought for Gasparilla Island Light project

■ STAFF REPORT The Barrier Islands Parks Society (BIPS) has obtained a commercial building permit from Lee County for the Gasparilla Island Light, and now the last step will be a final NEPA (National...

Come celebrate Lighthouse Day this Saturday

April 15, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT Visitors to Gasparilla Island State Park will have the rare opportunity to tour the lamp room at the top of the Historic Port Boca Grande Lighthouse on April 16. The Barrier Island...

When is the time to write a check? For the Gasparilla Light project, that time is right now

March 25, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT Sharon McKenzie, Executive Director for the Barrier Island Parks Society, has announced that the signing of the final license to acquire the Gasparilla Island Light is on track for...