The wedding reception will be held at the Boca Grande Club, so this is the most convenient of the locations at which to stay. Because each unit is privately owned there is no room block or special rate for wedding guests. This is a full-on resort with pool, tennis courts, restaurants, fitness center, etc. Villas are individually owned and come with certain restrictions (no pets), but all have full kitchens. A one-bedroom beachfront condo runs about $220/night and a two-bedroom unit $240/night.

Marina Village, which is owned by the resort but off-property to the north, runs $180 and $250 per night for a one-bedroom and two-bedroom unit, respectively. Additional charges may apply, including cleaning fees, taxes, and a one-time club membership fee of $75 plus tax.

The Boca Grande Resort is a motel-like facility in a boardwalk setting of small businesses with a convenience store/deli, restaurant, tiki bar and pool. A room block has been secured for wedding guests so be sure to tell them you are with the Cotherman/Wagenknecht wedding group. The no-frill rooms are one-bedroom units featuring a king or two-queen/double size beds for about $137/night plus tax. This facility is located within ½ mile of the Boca Grande Club.

Boca Grande North is situated immediately north of Gasparilla Island on the Boca Grande Causeway. A room block has been secured for wedding guests so be sure to tell them you are with the Cotherman/Wagenknecht wedding group. This facility is located less than 1 mile from the Boca Grande Club. It features two- and three-bedroom, two-bath condos overlooking the Gulf of Mexico or Charlotte Harbor. It has a swimming pool with spacious, terraced decks for sunbathing, Whirlpool spa, barbecue grills, a lighted tennis court. Each unit has a private screened porch overlooking either the Gulf of Mexico or Charlotte Harbor and a fully equipped kitchen. Full-size washer and dryer in each unit. The two-bedroom condos feature a king and two double beds plus a sleeper sofa and two bathrooms. Can accommodate 4-6 people. Approximately $588 for a two-night stay, including tax. The three-bedroom condos (two baths) include a king and two double beds, sleeper sofa, and a loft with 4 twin beds. Can sleep 8-10 people for $728 for a two-night stay.

The Gasparilla Inn & Club is a turn of the century hotel with surrounding cottages for families. It is the centerpiece of Boca Grande located four miles south of the Boca Grande Club. It has full resort amenities including multiple restaurants and bars, a beach club, spa, fitness center, Gulfside pool, championship golf course and tennis facility.

Call the Inn for prices and availability, as this is one of the most popular venues for weddings and special events on the island.

Also owned and run by the Gasparilla Inn & Club is the Innlet, which is a no-frill, motel-like facility with one or two bed options just to the north of the main building. It features a quaint restaurant for breakfast and lunch, and a pool located on the property. Inquire about pricing and availability through the Gasparilla Inn & Club.

Gulf-to-Bay Sotheby’s – (800) 771-4853 or (941) 964-0115

Parsley-Baldwin – (800) 741-3074 or (94) 964-2700

Boca Grande Real Estate – (866) 302-0338 or (941) 964-0338

Michael Saunders & Company – (941) 964-2000