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Gasparilla Island is located on Florida's Southwest Coast, midway between Sarasota and Ft. Myers. Seven miles of pristine white sand beaches stretch the entire Gulf side of the island, while protected waters weave in and around the natural mangrove shorelines along the bay side. The nucleus of Gasparilla Island is the unincorporated village of Boca Grande, about two blocks square, located midpoint on the island. The island is part of both Charlotte and Lee Counties.

The bike path is part of Florida's Rails-to-Trails project, utilizing the old railroad right-of-way that is a green-space parallel to but set aside from the main road.

In Boca Grande you can hike, bike or cart along the meandering paths on the island. You'll see everything from historic sites to tropical nature settings. Below are photos of Boca Grande taken while riding around on a golf cart. We hope these photographs entice you to visit Boca Grande and Gasparilla Island.. and of course while you're here, please stop by and visit us at The Palm on Park.

Boca Grande Slideshow

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