Tag: Gasparilla Inn

Inn purchases 3rd Street from McLaughlins

The Gasparilla Inn has purchased the old 3rd Street Bistro. The sale, from owners Kevin and Barbara McLaughlin, was expected to close this week. “What Barbara and Kevin did with that property...

Baraat procession enthralls town on Saturday

June 4, 2026
Staff Report
Community, News

Above, the wedding couple. Photo by Dusty On Saturday, the town of Boca Grande turned out for the wedding parade of Baylor Wickes and Samir Yezdani. The traditional parade is called a...

United Way Charlotte County appreciates campaign donation from Inn

February 19, 2026
Staff Report
Community, News

United Way Charlotte County announced that The Gasparilla Inn has contributed $10,000 to its annual campaign, helping to strengthen programs that empower families, support employees and engage...

Frederick Ryan tells tales of White House wines and presidents

February 19, 2026
Garland Pollard
Events, News

Media entrepreneur Frederick Ryan came to Boca Grande to speak on Tuesday, Feb. 17. Ryan is the former chairman of the board of directors of the White House Historical Association. His interest in...

Preservation Board to exercise review of Gasparilla Inn spa expansion

The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board has received an application for a Special Certificate of Appropriateness regarding the construction of a two-story spa building and an outdoor lap pool...

Business & Real Estate: The Gasparilla Inn cited as top Florida resort

July 17, 2025
Staff Report
News, Real Estate

The Gasparilla Inn earned a World’s Best Award from Travel + Leisure. It had not made the list since 2021. It had a reader score of 95.1, as the year’s favorite Florida resort. It scored above the...