Tag: The Barrier Islands Park Society

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...

Climb the historic Gasparilla Island Lighthouse Mondays and Saturdays

October 5, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT Walk in the very steps of lightkeepers from the past. Reserve your space now for a 20-minute climb tour to the top of the historic Gasparilla Island Lighthouse, as volunteer docents share...

BIPS looks for final funding of Range Light project

■ STAFF REPORT The Barrier Islands Park Society has outlined the work yet to be accomplished in its restoration of the Gasparilla Island Light (formerly known as the Rear Range Light). The final...