With beaches near Fort Myers still closed, ... On the sand at Gasparilla Island State Park in southwest Florida. That's the Port Boca Grande Lighthouse, built in 1890, in the distance. By . Susan ...

Boca Grande is the main town on Gasparilla Island, a barrier island that sits on the border Lee and Charlotte County in Southwest Florida. Why was it highlighted as the 'best beach town in the nation?

WHAT TRIP MEMOS SAID: Another barrier island offering nine miles of untouched beaches. Located between North Captiva Island and Boca Grande, Cayo Costa boasts a rich history, with evidence of ...