Gasparilla Island
Barrier island in southwest Florida / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Not to be confused with Gasparillo Island.
Gasparilla Island is a barrier island in southwest Florida, United States, straddling the border of Charlotte and Lee counties. Its largest town is Boca Grande, and it is the location of the Gasparilla Island State Park. The island has been an important part of Florida folklore due to its connection to the pirate Gasparilla (José Gaspar), and it has been a significant tourist destination since the early 20th century.
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Location | Lee County, Florida |
Coordinates | 26.76427°N 82.26543°W / 26.76427; -82.26543 |
Adjacent to | Gulf of Mexico |
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State | Florida |
County | Lee |
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