T
he vacation destination of Boca Grande is Old Florida
at its authentic best. Located on Gasparilla Island between
Sarasota and Naples, this small fishing and resort island
village is the main araction on Gasparilla, just one of a chain
of pristine barrier islands that extends along the Gulf Coast.
e area offers a wealth of natural gis and endless tranquil beauty for residents and
visitors. A pleasant collection of high-end boutiques, waterfront restaurants, pastel
beach coages, and stunning properties, the environment remains charming and
provincial. Boca Grande is one of the most pristine and unspoiled coastal scenes one
can still experience along Florida's Gulf Coast.
Just as the Calusa Indians tamed the wilds of Florida by living well off the land 's
generous fish stocks, Boca Grande remains a favorite playground for fishermen
today. With the deepest natural pass in Florida at the mouths of both the Peace and
the Myak ka R ivers, the location provides a rich feeding ground, aracting bait fish
and sharks, as well as the famous tarpon. Probably best known for its tarpon fishing
tournaments ever y spring , Boca Grande's 80-day season boasts a record of 5,000
tarpon landed. Honoring the beautiful silver fish, the tournaments adopted a
catch-and-release philosophy to ensure viability of the species.
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