Old Port Boca Grande Lighthouse

Old Port Boca Grande Lighthouse (Gasparilla Lighthouse) (Florida, USA)

	Photograph by © Snow W. Frost "Christmas Season"
	Photograph by © Snow W. Frost 3-01-02

Photograph by
© Snow W. Frost
3-01-02

	Photograph by © Snow W. Frost 2000
	Photograph by © Snow W. Frost 2000 Enjoying the beauty of a sunset on the island is truly a great experience---especially when a lighthouse can be enjoyed at the same time.
	Photograph by © Snow W. Frost 2000
	Photograph by © Snow W. Frost 2000 I really enjoyed seeing the lighthouse "peek" over the sand dunes toward the beach. The dunes are not to be walked on, stood on, or sat on---this regulation is strictly enforced by the lighthouse staff.
	Photograph by © Snow W. Frost 2000
	Photograph by © Snow W. Frost This photo has my younger son Ted with me enjoying the beautiful beach and lighthouse.
	Photograph by © Johnathan Roebuck 2000
	Photograph by © Snow W. Frost 2000
	Photograph by © Snow W. Frost 2000
	Photograph by © Snow W. Frost 2000
	Photograph by © Snow W. Frost 2000
	Photograph by © Snow W. Frost 2000
	Photograph by © Snow W. Frost 2000
	Photograph by © Snow W. Frost 2000
	Photograph by © Snow W. Frost 2000
	Photograph by © Snow W. Frost 2000
	Photograph by © Snow W. Frost 2000

Old Port Boca Grande Lighthouse was completed in 1890, automated in 1956, and has a square wooden octagonal-shaped tower atop a square house. The height is 44 feet. The dwelling is supported atop screw piles. It's beacon has red flashes.

A person is able to drive up right next to the lighthouse. There is a picnic area with benches, and the beach is right next to the lighthouse. A fantastic lighthouse to visit...the area surrounding is so beautiful also.

***Directions: From Placida, follow signs to the Boca Grande Causeway and toll bridge leading to Gasparilla Island.

***If you have a photo of this lighthouse, that you'd like to share...please email me.