Lemon Bay Golf Club

Six miles north of Gasparilla Island bridge lies a golf course facing the Gulf of Mexico. This is the home of the Lemon Bay Golf Club. Graced by nature with mature native pines, small lakes and ponds, they serve as home to their original ancient Florida Residences — flocks of exotic tropical birds and the nesting aristocrats of Lemon Bay, the white capped American eagle. They're all here protected by this Audubon sanctioned golf club.

The birds like Lemon Bay and so do its golfing members. Lemon Bay is the most popular private, in-season golf club in the area. The challenge and quiet beauty of this nature course has attracted members from 31 states representing 300 different out-of-state golf clubs throughout the United States.

Lemon Bay is a satisfying golf and social experience dedicated to each. The club holds several all member golf events each month during the winter season.

Questions regarding Lemon Bay Golf Club should be directed to a club member or the club's Executive Secretary, Cindy Claude at 941-697-4190 ext. 3 or by email lbgc@ewol.com.

The Time Machine — Boca Grande

When the putts stop falling and you're a little short off the tee, there is much to see and do nearby on Gasparilla Island. The small village of Boca Grande lies here with a complete menu of shopping, sports, fishing, and exploring. Cross the Gasparilla Island bridge and you move back to Florida in the 1950's. Here's a Florida original and it aims to stay that way. For more information about the area, visit the Boca Grande Chamber at www.bocagrandechamber.com.