Lighthouse

Barrier Island Parks Society, inc. BIPS, is proud to announce the opening of the historic Gasparilla Island Lighthouse! With your generous support, BIPS, a 501(c)3 nonprofit, has restored this community treasure to its 1927 splendor! Spaces are limited! RSVP today at: http://www.barrierislandparkssociety.org/ All climb proceeds ensure the maintenance and operation of the lighthouse. Together, we will continue to preserve this legacy for future generations. Climb fees vary -- February 26th: $15 per person ($5 per child; ages 6-11) and is payable the day of the climb. Cash or check only. Checks made payable to: Light Keeper's Fund.

This isn't your traditional Easter Egg Hunt! Join the Barrier Island Parks Society in partnership with Florida Park Service for our annual Great Seashell Hunt, Island Style, on Wednesday, March 28 at 11am.  Have fun and learn about local history and barrier island seashells from BIPS and an expert Florida Park Ranger! Then join us on beach for an exciting seashell hunt adventure! But, the fun doesn't stop there -- after the hunt, exchange your seashells for prizes!!!

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Learn the history of the lighthouse! Walk in the very steps of light keepers from the past! Enjoy a 20-minute climb tour to the top with a view of the Gulf of Mexico, Charlotte Harbor, Boca Grande! Spaces limited RSVP at: www.barrierislandparkssociety.org. Tour prices vary and all fees support the preservation of the lighthouse! Please see fees and safety rules at sign-up. Next openings: May 5, 9:30 am - 3:30 pm & June 16, 9:30 am - 3:30 pm.

Save the Date! Saturday, April 21st, 10 am to 4 pm! Join Us to Celebrate Florida Lighthouse Day! Don't miss this awesome event -- we have so much fun! One Day...Two Lights!
Only one day a year...on Florida Lighthouse Day...you can climb BOTH the Port Boca Grande Lighthouse at 880 Belcher Road in Gasparilla Island State Park AND the recently restored Gasparilla Island Lighthouse at 220 Gulf Blvd, Boca Grande!
Enjoy the parks, museum, gift shop, cake and lemonade, vendors, authors, environmental groups and activities for the kids! Must RSVP below to climb the lighthouses! Cost is reduced to only $5 per person per light for Florida Lighthouse Day and kids 9 and under are free! Must be 44" tall to climb. All fees support the preservation and operation of these beloved historic treasures! RSVP for one or both! Florida Lighthouse Day and the Port Boca Grande Lighthouse Museum admission is FREE! (There is a $3 Florida State Parks parking fee per vehicle and $6 GIBA bridge toll fee.)

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