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Committed to enhancing our understanding of the history of Gasparilla Island and its surrounding area.

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History
Boca Grande has a rich history, and it is most enjoyable when seen through the eyes of those who've lived it. Here are some oral histories of Boca Grande as told by some of our local characters.

We will be adding new stories to this page regularly. Please check back often!

The Good Old Days
by Peter Ffolliott

They Is "Us"
by Charles F. Blanchard