Gasparilla The Magazine of Boca Grande
MAGAZINE
PUBLISHER
Dusty Hopkins ... dhopkins@bocabeacon.com
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Marcy Shortuse ... mshortuse@bocabeacon.com
ART DIRECTOR/GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Christine Cunningham ... ccunningham@bocabeacon.com
WRITERS
Marcy Shortuse
Susan Erwin
Mary Bess
Peter Ffolliott (contributing)
COPY EDITORS
Marcy Shortuse
Julianne Greenberg
ADVERTISING / SALES ON-ISLAND
Julianne Greenberg ... jgreenberg@bocabeacon.com
ADVERTISING / SALES OFF-ISLAND
Caroline Clabaugh ... carolinec@bocabeacon.com
SUPPORT / OFFICE MANAGEMENT
Karen Clark, Lynn Erb, Cheryl Schum ... info@bocabeacon.com
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431 Park Avenue, P.O. Box 313, Boca Grande, FL 33921
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ON THE COVER
Cover photo taken by our publisher Dusty
Hopkins the day after Hurricane Irma with
his drone. This photo shows how much
beach was lost during Hurricane Irma, as
most of these rocks were completely
covered by sand prior to the storm’s arrival.
Island
Boca Grande Isles
Deep water building site with dock and utilities.
Nearly 1/2 acre with 125' seawall on
Boca Grande Bayou.
$2,450,00
Acreage on Lemon Bay - Englewood
Estate parcels of more than 1 acre overlooking
beautiful Lemon Bay. New 30' +/- Deepwater dock.
Lot 918 $680,000. Lot 917 $660,000.
150 1st Street East, Boca Grande
Vacant deep water building site with 80' along
1st Street Canal. Improved with dock, electric
and water. Have Lee County MUD for 4300 SF
Residence. $1,350,000
8259 Pelican Road, Englewood
Beautifully updated 4 bedrooms, 3 baths. Two
Story home with large workshop underneath. New
kitchen & bathrooms. Centrally located to
Englewood & Boca Grande Beaches. $325,000
890 E. Railroad Avenue
This ground level 4 bedroom /4 bath home is
located in the Boca Grande Historic District.
This constructed 1969 Ruth Richmond Home
features many signature finishes, with an
exceptional floor plan.
Call Becky Paterson for appointment.
$1,776,000
Rotonda Lakes Building Sites
Canal front, lake front, double lots, corner,
and cul-de-sac. Rotonda golf courses are
close by, as well as the beaches.
Prices start at $15,900
Boca Grande Residential Building Site
Gulf Shores North #4 - Inshore lot #44 with
deeded beach access. Excellent location on
Northern tip of Gasparilla Island.
$625,000
5150 Placida Road, Englewood
Excellent location on private lane for this
3 Bedroom home. New roof, kitchen cabinets,
and deck. Mostly fenced with mature
tropical foliage. $135,000
Beautiful Cape Haze
These lovely inshore building sites are
in an established waterfront community.
Prices start at $56,900
Just Escape
Yes we have rentals for the "Special Getaway"
On the beach, Harbor, or in the historic district.
Call now to book your Wonderful Holiday.
Photo courtesy of Peace River Photography