TAMPA, Fla. — Since 1904, crowds have gathered in downtown Tampa for Gasparilla, a celebration featuring a mock invasion of the city to honor the memory of the legendary pirate, José Gaspar.

will reopen the historic Port Boca Grande Lighthouse and Museum at Gasparilla Island State Park on Monday, May 5 after nearly eight months of closure due to hurricane damage. Nestled at the southern ...

The 2024 hurricane season did damage to Little Gasparilla Island in Charlotte County. Residents hope the new year will bring revitalization. There are no cars or roads on the island, just sand and ...

The 2024 hurricane season did damage to Little Gasparilla Island in Charlotte County. Residents hope the new year will bring revitalization. Some residents on Little Gasparilla Island, like ...

There are five big storms that seem to stand out in the memories of Gasparilla Island residents ... Carey Johnson wrote that this Oct. 17 hurricane reached an estimated 125 knots. He said the most ...

26, followed by Hurricane Milton, less than two weeks later, on Oct. 9. Gasparilla Island, a barrier island ... by a different group – saw minimal damage from Helene and Milton.

It's been one week since Hurricane Milton ... was spared serious damage, but there were some places that weren't as lucky. One of those places: Little Gasparilla Island. A barrier island located ...

Residents in Charlotte County are still reeling after Hurricane Milton devastated ... including Manasota Key, Little Gasparilla Island, Don Pedro, Knight Island, Thornton Key, Sandpiper Key ...

NOAA shared satellite images Saturday of Florida's Little Gasparilla Island after Hurricane Milton ... team with imagery to determine flood damage and compare baseline coastal areas.

ENGLEWOOD – Doug Izzo, executive director of the Englewood Florida Chamber of Commerce, was explaining the damage inflicted ... the tony communities of Gasparilla Island, Boca Grande and Little ...

Hurricanes cause widespread damage. Southwest Florida covers many ... people and some year-round residents. It's located on Gasparilla Island. Milton's impact, as you can see in the drone video ...

Gasparilla Island off limits for search and rescue ... of their Drone Unit are out on Fort Myers Beach assessing Hurricane Milton damage. "The Storm Surge Warning along the Florida west coast ...