Tag: Gasparilla Island State Park

Dune restoration at Gasparilla State Park

At the Gasparilla Island State Park, crews were out this week restoring vegetation on the dunes. The landscaping at the south end is a major project for Gasparilla Island State Park under their...

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...

State Park parking discussed at county meetings

One recently proposed solution to the parking issue in Boca Grande is to create extra parking spaces in the Gasparilla Island State Park, either near the Range Light, or in other undeveloped...

New plan for Gasparilla Island State Park includes new seawall and entrance road

Draft plans released for comment for all local Florida State Parks The state of Florida’s Department of Environmental Protection’s Office of Park Planning on Friday, March 6...

Nature calls, but Sea Grape bathroom isn’t answering yet

Construction is still underway on the restroom facilities at the Sea Grape parking area of Gasparilla Island State Park and on track to be completed in 2026. Sea Grape is a public beach area...

Aerials show seawall, beach sand shifting after state renourishment

After the completion of renourishment at Gasparilla Island State Park and the rebuilding of a rip-rap wall, the sand is beginning to settle at the south end of the island. The Beacon’s Dusty...

Gasparilla Island: ‘By permit only’ signs installed beginning today; Sheriffs deputies using ‘discretion’ in enforcement

Editor’s Note: This story was updated Friday, Oct. 17 to reflect comments from the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. Signage related to the new parking ordinance is beginning to be...

Sea Grape bath construction

October 16, 2025
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The bathrooms at the Sea Grape parking area of Gasparilla Island State Park have been marked off for the beginning of construction. Photo by Cheryl

State Park now open at south end of island after renourishment

The Gasparilla Island State Park at the south end of the island reopened early this week, including the public parking lot. The park has been closed for renourishment since July. This...

Towing the line

After a brief pause, renourishment at the Gasparilla Island State Park at the south end of the island recommenced this week. Photo by Dusty