TOUR FLORIDA’S HISTORIC LIGHTHOUSES
The historic lighthouses of Florida are very special places
that intrigue and enchant visitors of all ages with their beautiful,
haunting setting and the fascinating stories that surround
them. Here’s a list of some of the Florida lighthouses that are
the most fun for families to visit. Days and hours of operation
vary and some lighthouses have minimum age and/or height
requirements for climbing the towers. We recommend calling
information needed.
PORT BOCA GRANDE LIGHTHOUSE - Separated from the
mainland by Charlotte Harbor and Pine Island Sound, Gasparilla
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AMELIA
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Island State Park is part of a chain of Gulf Coast barrier islands.
The centerpiece of Gasparilla is the restored Port Boca Grande
Lighthouse built in 1890. Originally the light served ships transporting
cattle to Cuba, Phosphate ore from the Peace River
as more than 30 ships a day during World War II, when Port
Boca Grande served as a safe harbor for shipping in the Gulf.
The Port Boca Grande Lighthouse was deactivated in 1966,
and the buildings quickly deteriorated. Lee County took title of
the lighthouse in 1972 and in 1980 it was placed on the National
Register of Historic Places. Restoration work began and in
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1986 the light was recommissioned.
It is considered an Aid
to Navigation and the lamp
room is maintained by the
U.S. Coast Guard Station St.
Petersburg Aids to Navigation
Team. Swimming, snorkeling,
popular activities which can
be accessed. Shelling is good
in the winter months along the
Gulf. Two picnic areas offer
pavilions for shade and scenic
views of the surrounding
water. Visit www.barrierislandparkssociety.
org for more
information.
AMELIA ISLAND
LIGHTHOUSE - 2500 Atlantic
Avenue, Fernandina
Beach, FL (904) 277-7350
- Few structures in Florida
boast heritage as long and
intriguing as the Amelia Island
Lighthouse, built in 1838.
This is the state’s oldest light-
PORT BOCA GRANDE LIGHTHOUSE
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