Fought over by Confederate and Union soldiers, this landmark has played an important role in South Texas' history.

Luis Alvarez, reportedly rushed to help a 9-year-old in Boca Grande after a shark bite, was arrested a few days later and ...

The lighthouse’s location on the southern end of Gasparilla Island places it in one of Florida’s most picturesque settings.

Leah Lendel was with her family at a Florida beach when she felt something pull on her arm. Days later, she recounted the ...

The Port Boca Grande Lighthouse & Museum opened May 5, after, what they generously called, eight months of “stormy setbacks.” The re-opening was a celebration, as Linda Edic, the wife of the late ...

The Port Boca Grande Lighthouse and Museum will resume regular operating hours following the reopening celebration at 11 a.m. Last week, the Dune parking area at the Gasparilla Island State Park on ...

Shutterstock Boca Grande, Florida Take Interstate 75 to mile marker 71, and you’ll find Boca Grande on Gasparilla Island, a peaceful escape. After crossing the Gasparilla Road causeway, you’ll ...

Explore the rich history of the Gasparilla Island Lighthouse, a restored 1881 beacon guiding ships through Boca Grande Pass. Visit this iconic site for panoramic views, coastal trails, and a glimpse ...

The Port Boca Grande Lighthouse towers above you, its presence a beacon of history and romance. The waves gently lap at your feet, and the salty breeze whispers tales of old. Built in 1890, this ...

Port Boca Grande Lighthouse, in Boca Grande, open to the public. Gasparilla Island Lighthouse, open to the public. Egmont Key Lighthouse, near St. Petersburg, not open to the public, ...

Boca Grande, Florida, is on a 7-mile long strip of land known as Gasparilla Island. Known for hospitality and charm, ... It also won the “Best Looking Lighthouse” award from Florida Monthly Magazine.