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Phosphate Dock
 Gasparilla State Park, Boca Grande, FL
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Average Viz: 26-30ft/8-9m
Entry Type: Shore
Bottom Composition: Sand/Shells
Aquatic Life: Might See Something
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Winter: 66-70°F/19-21°C
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This is an inlet dive and must be timed for slack high tide otherwise you may be swept out to sea. Watch for fishing lines and probably not a good place to solo dive!
Legend has it that Gasparilla Island was named for the infamous pirate, Jose Gaspar, who reportedly settled on the island in the 1700s with his band of men. According to legend, Gaspar and his men used the island as a hiding place between forays until the United States carried out a campaign to rid the waters of their presence. Whether true or not, the legend adds to the colorful history of the island.
http://www.floridastateparks.org/gasparillaisland/http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gasparilla_Island_State_Park