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Boca Grande

Located on a seven mile long barrier island called Gasparilla, Boca Grande is a step back into "Old World" Florida, a carefully preserved part of Florida's history and beauty. Situated on the Southwest coast of Florida, midway between Ft. Myers and Sarasota, Boca Grande is a retreat for tourists and fishermen.

Here you can find a wealth of photographic opportunities, exceptional dining and shops, which offer unique treasures from around the world. Boca Grande is a quiet community, and boasts no high rises, no traffic lights, a 104 year old lighthouse and a street with 80 year old Banyan trees. Pristine white sandy beaches stretch the entire Gulf side of the Island, while protected waterways weave in and around the natural mangrove shoreline along the bayside.

Boaters can explore thousands of acres of estuary - where freshwater and saltwater blend to provide nurseries for the oceans fish species. Recreational boating and sailing are popular, whether on your own or by tour or charter. Dolphins, white pelicans, osprey, and manatees are only some of the species you will encounter. From the Gulf of Mexico to the backwaters of Charlotte Harbor, the waters of Boca Grande abound with plentiful game and food fish. Once you've discovered this hidden paradise, you will want to return again and again.

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Schools

Lee County Administration                                              (239) 334-1102

Charlotte County Administration                                       (941) 255-0808

The Island School                                                          (941) 697-7111

Vineland Elementary School                                             (941) 697-6600

LA Ainger Middle School                                                  (941) 697-5800

Lemon Bay High School                                                   (941) 474-7702

Heritage Christian Academy                                             (941) 474-5884

Parks & Recreation

We are blessed with beautiful beaches and abundant parks.  For more information, please contact the appropriate county department.

Lee County Parks & Recreation                                         (239) 533-7275

Charlotte County Parks & Recreation                                 (941) 627-1628

Health Care

You’ll find 24 hour quality health care at the Englewood Community Hospital, located on Medical Blvd., just off Pine Street.  Englewood also offers several walk-in clinics. The Boca Grande Health Clinic is located at 320 Park Ave, and Fawcett Memorial Hospital is at 21298 Olean Blvd in Port Charlotte.

Licenses

To register your car or boat, contact the Property Tax Office at:

Charlotte County Annex
6868 San Casa Drive
Englewood, FL 34224
www.charlottecountyfl.com                                            (941) 474-7775

Lee County Annex
1039 SE 9th Ave, Room 102 
Cape Coral, FL 33990

Department of Motor Vehicles:

Lee County
413 NE Van Loon Lane
Cape Coral, FL 33909                                                    (239) 458-4139
Walk-ins welcome

Charlotte County
6868 San Casa Drive
Englewood, FL 34224                                                     (941) 474-7775
18500 Murdock Circle
Port Charlotte, FL 33948                                                (941) 743- 1350
 

Hunting & Freshwater Fishing:
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is the agent for the sale of freshwater and saltwater fishing licenses, vessel fishing licenses, hunting licenses, game management permits, lifetime and 5-year licenses. There is detailed information for disabled resident's fishing and hunting licenses on the FWC Web site.
Quick Reference 
A valid license is required by all citizens who intend to hunt or fish in Florida.  The only exceptions are:                               
        1. Residents 65 or older.
        2. Children under the age of 16.
         3. Disabled residents can obtain a special exemption card free of charge.
        4. A Florida resident who is a member of the US Armed Forces and is not stationed in Florida, while at home on leave for less than 30 days.
         5. Residents who have been accepted by the Florida Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services as a client for retardation and developmental services.
Salt Water Fishing
 In addition to the above, exceptions include:
         1. Residents fishing in saltwater from land or from a structure fixed to land.                  
         2. Anyone fishing from a pier which has been issued a pier saltwater license.
You may obtain fishing licenses at bait & tackle, some retail stores and the county tax offices.