Gasparilla Island Public Beach Access Community Poll

Gasparilla Island Public Beach Access Community Poll

Log real-world conditions quickly. Your responses help demonstrate community impact. Summary results may be shared publicly but personal information will not.
Lee County island island residentCharlotte County island residentSeasonal/part-time island residentProperty owner on island (non-resident)Charlotte County residentLee County resident (off island)Employee / contractor working on islandBusiness owner on islandVisitor / beach userFlorida resident (outside local counties)Supporter from outside FloridaOther
I could not find legal parkingI had to leave the areaI avoided visiting Boca GrandeI could not access the beachI experienced difficulty due to mobility or disabilityI spent extra money (paid parking, taxi, ride share, etc.)I changed plans for family or guestsI felt unsure or intimidated about parking legalityMy business or work was affected (lost time or revenue)Reporting only — no direct impact
Yes — reduced my visitYes — shortened my stayNo changeNot applicable / first visit
Date of observation*

MonthDayYear
Date
Time of observation*
General area of observation*
Where did you experience the access or parking issue? (street name, beach access, or landmark if known). Please be specific.
Helpful but not required — nearby street, access point, landmark, or parking area.
Please describe how the parking and beach access changes have personally affected you. Helpful details may include: walking distance, heat/weather conditions, mobility or medical limitations, children or elderly present, safety concerns, how often you now visit, or whether your spending at local businesses changed.
Details that help us understand your experience: walking distance, heat/weather, mobility or medical challenges, children or elderly involved, safety concerns, or how your visits or spending changed.
Beach / Shoreline conditionsParking / Access conditionsTown / Pedestrian conditions
Beach noticeably narrowerLoss of dry sandExposed rock or erosion control structuresSteep drop-offsFirst visit / I don’t visit regularly
WorseSameBetter
Optional — photo helps document real-world conditions (date/time automatically recorded).

Cancelof
Side streets mostly emptyLots full or near fullConfusing signageEnforcement observedNo legal parking available anywhere nearby
Optional: Upload a photo of parking/access (helps document real-world conditions).

Cancelof
CongestionLong walking distancesUnsafe crossingsCould not safely reach the beach
Optional: Short notes about town/pedestrian conditions
Brief description of what happened (example: had children, elderly, or mobility limitations)
People with disabilities/ADA needsFamilies with childrenSeniorsLocal workers/employeesLocal business ownersVisitors/ touristsNon-resident taxpayersCharlotte County residentsLee County residentsBoca Grande residentsEmergency accessEveryone equallyNo one significantly impactedno sureOther
Prevented accessDiscouraged accessUnsure
Public Comment Notice

Information submitted through this form may be used in public records requests, government meetings, reports, or legal proceedings related to public beach access. We will not intentionally publish personal contact information; however, submissions may become part of public records as required by Florida law.

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Yes, you may share my comments anonymouslyNo, keep my comments private
Name - Only if you are comfortable - names are never shared publicly.

First NameLast Name
Phone Number
Optional - only used if clarification is needed about your observation. Contact information will not be publicly released.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Email
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Should be Empty: