Boca Grande The Island Gem

This week’s blog is about a recent article by the Florida Rambler showing off some of the best features of Boca Grande. This is a great island to visit in our local area, and well worth the small $6 toll over the bridge. For those in the area who don’t know where to go, we will give you easy directions. Take either Placida or Gasparilla Road (depending on which side of Englewood you are) South, and you will see the turn off for the bridge at the bottom of the cape. The Rambler starts off telling us that “Boca Grande is a favorite among the rich and famous for good reason: It’s beautiful, unspoiled and preserves an Old Florida world that may be more attractive now than it was when it was a bustling phosphate-shipping center 100 years ago.” We’re reminded that the island has two beautiful lighthouses, one of which you can tour. There are ample opportunities for world class fishing, fine dining in some places that host presidents and celebrities (Gasparilla Inn and Pink Elephant Restaurant), and beach goers are always impressed at the beaches. The historic Whidden’s Marina is a rustic look at a 1925 site, still run by the Whidden family. The article goes on to list some of the restaurants on the island and things to do near Boca. We learned quite a bit from the article. It is worth the read, so check it out!

We are in our model at 878 Boundary Boulevard in Rotonda (that’s the corner of Rotonda Blvd. East and Boundary Blvd.) from 9-3 Monday-Friday. If you would like to know more about land or homes in the local area, be sure to stop by and save a spot for your dream home today!