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Eddie, Linda and I travelled to Gaspariila Island to capture the sunset and see how the 'red tide' may have affected the area. Well, the sunsets were awesome, but the beach was literally littered with dead fish of all breeds. As we walked, we could not step a couple steps without stepping on washed ashore fish - even a 4 foot grouper. The air was so polluted and polluted with red tide bacteria and decaying fish toxins, it was all we could do to cover our nose and mouth, shoot a few photos and get off the beach. However, the area is beautiful and definitely a must return. We had lunch at South Beach Bar & Grill which was superb!
Photo Ops:
- Guard station/Lighthouse
- Boca Grande lighthouse at night under lights
- Weathered pier
- Sunset from the beach
- Multi-colored beach chairs outside of South Beach Bar & Grill
Dining recommendation: South Beach Bar & Grill
Resources:
Wiki ... Gasparilla Island ... en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gasparilla_Island
Wiki - Boca Grande ... en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boca_Grande,_Florida
Boca Grande ... www.florida-backroads-travel.com/boca-grande-florida.html
Old Florida Island ... https://www.floridarambler.com/florida-bike-hike-trails/boca-grande-island/