Melissa Csank, Broker Associate, Gulf to Bay Sotheby's International Realty

03/18/2026

The $1M–$2M range on Boca Grande tends to be more active — and more varied — than many buyers expect.

Right now there are twenty-eight listings and ten recent sales, stretching across communities from Boca Grande North to the Club.

Swipe through for a look at how this part of the market is shaping up, and where you might fit within it.

Curious what might be possible?
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03/18/2026

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03/17/2026

03/16/2026

22 Seawatch Drive sits on one of the most secluded stretches of beachfront on Gasparilla Island — fully renovated, move-in ready, and designed so the Gulf becomes the focal point of the home.

Cathedral ceilings, a reimagined coastal kitchen, an enclosed Gulf-facing patio, and a primary suite with a private balcony overlooking the water. At the top of the home, a panoramic observation room captures views from Gulf to bay.

Gated Seawatch community. Private beach access. Two pools. Tennis.

$4,950,000

Take a look through the rooms.
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03/14/2026

This is what March feels like here.

03/13/2026

There is a path on this island that leads through Australian pines and sea grape down to a beach the color of warm honey. The Gulf beyond it is that particular shade of green that people try to describe to friends back home and never quite get right.

This is March on Boca Grande. This is why people come once and start making plans to come back.

Some places you visit. Some places you return to for the rest of your life.

Mel Csank, Sotheby's International Realty

03/12/2026

There are people who change the course of things simply by believing in you.

Ched McConnell was that person for me. This dapper gentleman invited me over one evening, poured me a glass of wine, and said "surprise, you're listing our house." That listing in the Isles led to my first sale at the Boca Grande Club, and in doing so, he started me on the most meaningful chapter of my career.

He was generous, funny, and full of wisdom — the kind of man who gave great advice and meant it. He was devoted to his children and grandchildren and deeply rooted in this community. Boca Grande was lucky to have him, and I was lucky to know him and call him a dear friend.

I'll miss him so much. Rest in peace, Ched.

03/11/2026

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03/11/2026

Gasparilla Island moves at its own pace — and so does its real estate market. Nineteen pending sales is a meaningful signal here. Demand is concentrated in the $1M to $2M range, condos are leading the charge, and the spread in price per square foot tells the story of an island with something for every serious buyer.

This is a market worth paying attention to — and worth being in.

03/09/2026

Where the Gulf Meets Gracious Living

On the bridgeless shores of Palm Island, a fully furnished estate makes a quiet but persuasive case for slowing down. Brazilian cherry hardwood floors, custom cabinetry, and granite surfaces define an interior that feels considered rather than curated, while a full-length deck captures the kind of Gulf sunsets that have drawn discerning buyers to Florida's barrier islands for generations.

The property, spanning two lots, includes a private guest house, swimming pool, outdoor kitchen, and a dock with direct ICW access.

Accessible only by private boat or a four-minute ferry ride, this is island life with every comfort accounted for.

Listing courtesy of Robin Madden, Islander Properties

03/06/2026

Many second homes begin with a simple idea: a place for the family to gather.

Over time, something more interesting tends to happen.

Grandparents walk the beach with grandchildren. Parents slip away for a bike ride or a boat run. Kids discover the small rituals that define the island…shells, shark teeth, and sunset walks.

On Gasparilla Island, homes often become something larger than a getaway. They become the place where generations overlap.