Beach Access at Stake as Charlotte, Lee Leaders Clash Over Boca Grande Parking
On Monday, January 5, 2026, the leaders of Charlotte and Lee counties tried to sort out a growing fight over new parking rules in Boca Grande. It didn’t go well. […]
Travel + Leisure 2025 World’s Best Awards: Boca Grande’s Gasparilla Inn tops Florida’s resort list
The Gasparilla Inn in Boca Grande just snagged the top spot as Florida’s best resort in Travel + Leisure’s 2025 World’s Best Awards. The Gasparilla Inn isn’t just another luxury […]
Virgin Voyages Expands Gulf Coast Footprint to Boca Grande, Offering Manasota Key Excursions
Virgin Voyages isn’t just adding another stop to their itinerary, they’re changing the game. In a move that’s got the Gulf Coast talking, the cruise line just announced a fresh […]
Lee, Charlotte Counties to Hold Conflict Resolution Meeting Over Boca Grande Parking Rules
CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (Dec. 12, 2025) — The Charlotte County and Lee County commissions will meet January 5 to begin a formal conflict resolution process over a controversial Lee County […]
Boca Grande Opens Parking Permit Applications as Counties Remain at Odds
Lee County has started issuing parking permits under its new Boca Grande parking ordinance, even as Charlotte County continues to challenge the changes it says limit fair access to island […]
Lee County Passes Amended Boca Grande Parking Ordinance
Lee County Commissioners unanimously passed a revised parking ordinance for Boca Grande on Tuesday, enacting new restrictions designed to manage growth while preserving public access to the island’s beaches. Dubbed […]
Charlotte County Urges Caution on Lee County’s Proposed Parking Restrictions for Gasparilla Island
Charlotte County officials have urged the Lee County Board of Commissioners to consider the regional impact of proposed parking restrictions on Gasparilla Island, warning that limits on public access to […]
Lee County Plan to Ban Beach Parking in Boca Grande Sparks Public Outcry
A proposal by the Lee County Board of County Commissioners that would eliminate nearly all public street parking near Boca Grande’s beach access points is drawing backlash from the surrounding […]
Petition Launched to Oppose Boca Grande Beach Parking Restrictions
A new petition has been launched to oppose a proposed Lee County ordinance that would significantly restrict public beach parking in Boca Grande. The draft ordinance, set for a vote […]
Boca Grande Fishing Pier Launch Reopens With Limited Access
(June 30, 2025) — The natural canoe and kayak launch, along with the adjacent parking area at the Boca Grande Fishing Pier, located at 5810 Gasparilla Road, Gasparilla Island, officially […]
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