On the island

Fishing - Reel Adventures, Captain Jeff Hagaman.
Capt. Jeff specializes in light tackle backcountry fishing including; Snook, Tarpon, Trout, Redfish and other Saltwater species and will book a customized 4, 6, or 8 hour trip to fit your schedule. Call (813) 920-6308

Swimming - Seven miles of the most beautiful beaches in Florida!

Walking - Don Pedro Island State Recreation Area, is a nature preserve located in the central portion of Little Gasparilla Island. For information contact (941) 964-0375 or www.dep.state.fl.us/parks.

Shelling - as a barrier island you'll be amazed at the quantity and selection of shells washing up on our shores. Check out our collection of sharks teeth at the house. You can add finds if you wish but please don't take what we've collected.

Relaxing - just sit on the dock and count the mullet jumping in the quiet of the evening (my favorite).

General suggestions:
Take a quiet stroll to the "point". This is what we call the southern most end of the island. It is approximately 1.5 miles of peaceful beach walking. Shelling is especially good in the spring. If you're fortunate to walk at low tide, watch for the tidal pools. These usually contain live shells.

Take a walk to the Rotunda pavilion. Go north along the beach for about 1 mile. The shelling is very good, the area is less populated and great for serious sunbathers.

Read up on Florida history and folklore in one of the many books we stock at the house.

If the weather is wet you might want to tackle a board game, puzzle or cards all of which we provide.

If you really get island fever and feel you must see cars, pavement and people spend the day in nearby Boca Grande. A short trip over the causeway and you are in a quiet, peaceful resort town known for its celebrity hideaways. There are shops, restaurants and "tourist" places to visit for that special remembrance. If you make the trip, be sure to drive to the southern tip of the island and visit the lighthouse. Early spring and summer you can see the tarpon rolling in the pass and the assemblage of boats trying to catch them. This area boasts the "worlds' greatest tarpon fishing"!

Make sure you're at the beach for sunset! THIS IS AN ISLAND TRADITION!

Off The Island

Golf - you're kidding right? Actually here's a partial list. You can call the Chamber of Commerce (941) 474-5511 for additional information: Boca Royale Golf & Country Club (941) 475-6464, Private Lemon Bay Golf Club (941) 697-3729, Public West Charlotte Community Golf Course (941) 697-3900, Public. Long Marsh Golf Club (941) 698-0918

Dining
The Fishery - a great family seafood restaurant just south of the Boca Causeway at the intersection of SR 771 & Fishery Rd. It is also accessable by boat, (941) 697-2451.
Leverock's Seafood - (941) 698-6900
Rum Bay Restaurant - (941) 697-0566

Shopping - is available in Port Charlotte, approx. 30 minutes from Boca Grande Causeway. From the Boca Grande Causeway, turn right onto SR 775 (this becomes CR 771 through the bend up ahead). Take CR 771 to the light at the intersection of CR 771 and SR 776. Turn right onto SR 776 to US Hwy 41 and turn right. You are now on the main shopping drag.

Sightseeing - Margaret Albritton Gallery, Fine Art, Fine Crafts, Selected Gifts (941) 698-0603 Grande Tours, (941) 697-8825, Capt. Scott Higley, Naturalist. Touring, Kayaking, Fishing www.grandetours.com