Instead, history shows that Florida’s 20th governor, Albert W. Gilchrist owned a hotel on Gasparilla Island. He bought land at Boca Grande in 1897, an outpost, and wanted to develop it into a town.

After several name changes, it was formally renamed the Gasparilla Bowl in 2017. More than the history of the game itself, though, I’m sure you’re wondering. where does the name Gasparilla ...

26, followed by Hurricane Milton, less than two weeks later, on Oct. 9. Gasparilla Island, a barrier island straddling the border of Charlotte and Lee counties on the Gulf of Mexico, got slammed ...

One of those places: Little Gasparilla Island. A barrier island located in Charlotte County, Little Gasparilla Island, located halfway between Fort Myers and Sarasota, was turned upside down by ...

Most of Southwest Florida 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 in Charlotte County, ...

When planning a Florida vacation, Walt Disney World and beautiful beaches may be the first things that come to mind. But ...

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NOAA shared satellite images Saturday of Florida's Little Gasparilla Island after Hurricane Milton. (Torres, Andrea, NOAA) CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. – After Hurricane Milton, Raphaela Williams ...

Upon arrival to picturesque Gasparilla Island, the Gasparilla Inn and Club is centrally located for shopping, dining and an array of recreation, including golf, tennis, working out and swimming.

And both Arizona schools are emphasizing the Lone Star State. This likely would be the Gasparilla Bowl, in Florida, or one of two games in Texas (Armed Forces and First Responders). ESPN would set ...