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myakka posted 06-23-2008 06:10 PM ET (US)
http://www.cabbagekey.com/restaurant.htm
Anyone interested?
Tohsgib posted 06-24-2008 11:24 AM ET (US)
To buy it or just meet there for....?
lakeman posted 06-24-2008 11:42 AM ET (US)
I would like to and it has been year since I sold my property down there. Maybe the timing will be right for me to revisit that area. I spent a lot of quality time in Bokeelia great boating/fishing area.
myakka posted 06-24-2008 04:21 PM ET (US)
Tohsgib
If I bought it I think I could make all my money back on RUM drinks!(or maybe thats how I would go bankrupt)
Lakeman
If you have some in-site on places to see in that area let me know. I was thinking of starting off at a ramp in Englewood heading down to Cabbage key for lunch. Site see or hang on Cayo Costa. Then on the way back hit Stump pass grill if time permits. If you have any better ideas, I'm all ears.
Mike
leapinlunker posted 06-24-2008 05:18 PM ET (US)
Might give Tarpon Bay Lodge on Pine Island a try. Great food and is very close to Cabbage Key.
Terry
an86carrera posted 06-24-2008 06:17 PM ET (US)
I have been there it is nice. Are we staying for the weekend? Maybe somewhere nearby it is a great area to boat around.
Len
myakka posted 06-24-2008 10:20 PM ET (US)
Len
I hadn't thought of an overnight, but that is possible. Cabbage Key is $99/night(for the least expensive...no dogs,no fires/cooking) with a two night min. Cayo Costa has "Primitive" cabins for $30/night or cabins at Jug Creek on Pine Island for $75. Tarpon Bay Lodge rates are as low as $115 and up
Mike
an86carrera posted 06-25-2008 12:23 AM ET (US)
Mike,
Have you thought about marketing?
myakka posted 06-25-2008 07:29 AM ET (US)
Len
Yes,right now I'm marketing a Bigshot doll. It comes complete with a diecast 13' Whaler and a backbrace! ;)
Mike
Tohsgib posted 06-25-2008 11:15 AM ET (US)
Better add a set of cushions and another doll of my Chiropractor.
This would be tons of fun but I say we wait till Sept or Oct, just before the rates go up and rainy season is over. Would be a shame to have to call it quits at 3pm or earlier when it starts to lightning and rain.
lakeman posted 06-25-2008 02:33 PM ET (US)
Remember it was years ago I hung around there, and lots have changed since then. Cabbage Key is still the number one place to visit from what I have read. I have no idea if all the dollar bills that papered the restaurant survived the hurricane. I once got on Useppa private island near Cabbage Key where some celebrities have homes and just missed some docking. As other have said lot of places to stay on Pine Island, or Maybe Boca Grande. Cayo Costa used to have some nude areas on the out side, but today maybe not, but it was always interesting. More info can be found or asked on the Florida sportsman forum, the SW Florida link for general information. If you have not been there pull Pine Island Sound in Google Earth a fun place to explore.
myakka posted 06-25-2008 09:14 PM ET (US)
Lakeman
I think a lot has changed since you were out here. I work on Boca Grande. Boca Grande, as far as I know , doesn't have any inexpensive places to stay. Strangely, in a housing slump this place is booming.
Tohsgib
While I agree later in the year would increase weather cooperation, I happen to have this weekend(8/16-17/08) open for general horseplay. If you think it is in the best interest of all involved to move this to a latter date state your case and set it up. You have lived here longer than I have, I'll deferrer to your local knowlage.
Mike
Tohsgib posted 06-26-2008 11:54 AM ET (US)
Sorry Mike I forgot you had already posted a date in the title...go for it. Bad weather in FL can happen any minute in any month. My outlaws live in Punta Gorda so I would just day trip it probably anyway.
myakka posted 06-27-2008 02:41 PM ET (US)
Sorry
I'm at work. The phone/DSL lines crapped out at my house. I should have internet back soon.

Nick
No problem. A day trip would be fine with me too
Mike
EIKNIB posted 07-06-2008 08:16 PM ET (US)
I`d like to get back to Cabbage key. I think the closest ramp is on Pine Island.
rich
myakka posted 07-07-2008 06:00 AM ET (US)
Yes Rich
The closest ramp would be on Pine Island. I wanted to run down from Englewood. Running past Boca Grande inlet can get rough, especially for a 13. I'll look into that ramp.
Mike
myakka posted 07-07-2008 09:09 PM ET (US)
OK
Who thinks they can make this trip? And who would need to start South of Boca Grande in case it gets bumpy.
Mike
John W posted 07-08-2008 10:40 AM ET (US)
I was there last month, I was in Boca Grande for two weeks in June & had plenty of the Cabbage Key Planters Punch. I'd love to join you all 8/16, but it's too long a trailer ride from Savannah. Good luck & have fun!
John
myakka posted 07-08-2008 02:09 PM ET (US)
Thanks John
Next time you are heading down here let us know.
Mike
myakka posted 07-08-2008 02:12 PM ET (US)
Hey John
Do you own the ribbed side Whaler with the tan canvas?
John W posted 07-08-2008 04:59 PM ET (US)
Mike,
That's me. I trailered it down for the trip...big gas bill for the truck, but we had a great time on the boat while down there. Caught a nice tarpon off the beaches from the outrage, which was cool. I get down there for a week or two each summer, this is the second time I've trailered the whaler that far. We go with families from Tampa & usually they bring a boat so I usually don't bother.
I've been going down there each year for the past 25 years I guess (since I was a kid), it's my favorite place in the world in the summer.
myakka posted 07-08-2008 08:03 PM ET (US)
John
Nice boat!
One of my projects is the house with the wavy roof just South of where you anchored (on Shore Ln.).
Mike
John W posted 07-08-2008 08:10 PM ET (US)
Wow, small world! We rented the pink house...are you talking about the house next door? there were two under construction just south of us.
myakka posted 07-09-2008 05:48 AM ET (US)
John
We have the project that was closer to you rental.
Mike
John W posted 07-10-2008 05:37 PM ET (US)
Mike,
Quite a project. I'd like to buy something like that...all I need is around $7 million, I'm guessing? The housing slump doesn't seem to have brought BG prices any closer to earth.
That is an unusual looking house from the gound level. Very small world that you saw my boat there.
myakka posted 07-10-2008 06:09 PM ET (US)
I can't comment specifically on the price tag, but you're in the ballpark.
myakka posted 07-20-2008 02:59 PM ET (US)
Still going if anyone is interested.
Tohsgib posted 07-21-2008 12:13 PM ET (US)
My B-Day is the 9th and my wife wants to go someplace with the Whaler for the weekend in August. I think we are gonna go down to Ostero Island area and will probably meet you at Cabbage key as well. Wife & I need AC so what other hotels are available for just a night or can I bring my own AC for the cabin ;)?
frostbite posted 07-21-2008 01:25 PM ET (US)
Check out The Innlet on Boca Grande. Boat ramp and dockage available on site. Rates don't seem too bad, and it is your birthday.
myakka posted 07-22-2008 06:54 PM ET (US)
frostbite
The Innlet is a nice spot. The only drawback is the $4 bridge to trailer to it. I'll stop in and check out the place tomorrow if I have time.
Nick
Do you mean Estero?
The cabins are PRIMITIVE no A/C, no water, etc.(Think shed with cots). I don't think Cabbage key would have A/C either. I'll check the other locations for A/C.
Mike
Tohsgib posted 07-23-2008 10:32 AM ET (US)
E? O? What's the difference??
myakka posted 07-29-2008 07:37 AM ET (US)
Nick
The Innlet only has deals for people staying two or more nights. The room is $145 + $2.55 per ft for a slip for a one night stay. For others, the ramp fee is $15( plus $4 to get over the bridge). Another option for trailering is starting at the Placida ramp.
The Tarpon Inn shows a rate of $199 I think a slip is included.
The Beachouse Lodge looks good but has no information listed, I'll call later today.
Beachouse Lodge
7702 Bocilla Ln.
Bokeelia, FL 33922 Phone: 239-283-4303
Mike
critch22 posted 07-29-2008 04:40 PM ET (US)
I am very good friends with the owners of the Beach House Lodge... Are you having toruble reaching them?
myakka posted 07-29-2008 07:47 PM ET (US)
Thanks critch22
I found their site. I think I'm all set. http://www.beachousefl.com/rates.html
Mike
critch22 posted 07-30-2008 12:25 PM ET (US)
Blaine (the owner) authorized me to post his cell number for you guys.
Blaine Dickenson (561) 715-2502...
myakka posted 07-31-2008 06:02 AM ET (US)
Thanks critch22
Nick
How does the Beach House sound to you?
I'm going to start at the Placida ramp just before the Boca Grande bridge. This will make the trip by boat about 16 miles round trip. It's recommended to get to Cabbage key early to get slips, they fill up quickly. I'd like to meet at Placida at 10 am.
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Hopefully this map link works!
Mike
myakka posted 07-31-2008 06:04 AM ET (US)
Lets try that again.
[url]http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&ll=26.840614,-82.26923&spn=0.087152,0.131149&z=13&source=embed" style="color:#0000FF;text-align:left">View Larger Map</a></small>[/url]
myakka posted 08-05-2008 07:21 AM ET (US)
Still going!
8/16/2008
10 AM at the Placida Ramp!
If you intend to go please post.
Thanks
Mike
Tohsgib posted 08-05-2008 10:03 AM ET (US)
Mike the wife took off from work THIS weekend by mistake so now I have to figure out what I am gonna do in a couple days. Sorry!
myakka posted 08-05-2008 03:57 PM ET (US)
Nick
It happens. I'm still going regardless.
Mike
Brian7son posted 08-13-2008 04:51 PM ET (US)
Mike,
Sorry that the rendezvous didnt materialize. However, I appreciate the fact that you put forth the effort to get one together. Keep it up. We'll get one of these off the ground sooner or later. Have a good time over there.
I spent a week over in Naples 2 weeks ago. I towed the Montauk over. For the last week of July, the weather was actually much nicer than it had been the past 8 years that I'd gone there. The winds were predominantly from the SW and we had very little rain. I hope that you're as lucky as I was with the weather.
Brian
myakka posted 08-13-2008 09:07 PM ET (US)
Brian
Thank you. I'm not discouraged. Summer tends to suck for organizing non-family events around here. I run a boat club for my development and it runs the same way. Plenty of participation in the winter and no one in the summer. I'll still follow through with the trip with some neighbors.
Mike
Tohsgib posted 08-14-2008 11:56 AM ET (US)
Well if you venture north for some reason I will be at Beercan on Saturday.
Now you know why I have not tried to organize anything lately...bunch o lame arses out here ;)
Brian7son posted 08-14-2008 03:42 PM ET (US)
Now, would I be wrong in assuming that about every 3rd Saturday (or Sunday), you're at Beercan with a cold beer bottle ;)
That's not a bad thing.
an86carrera posted 08-14-2008 10:07 PM ET (US)
It's usually cans for Nick, unless I show up, I only bring bottles. Can't drink from a can at 45mph.
Tohsgib posted 08-15-2008 11:55 AM ET (US)
Cops can spot a bottle far far away ;)
I am usually out there every or every other weekend to answer your question Brian. This year has been tough with all the rain we have been getting. I feel like I am back in NJ.
Brian7son posted 08-15-2008 01:32 PM ET (US)
I still plan to cook something up over here on the east coast some time this year and drag you guys over. I'll let you know.

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Author	Topic: Cabbage Key 8/16/2008
myakka	posted 06-23-2008 06:10 PM ET (US) http://www.cabbagekey.com/restaurant.htm Anyone interested?
Tohsgib	posted 06-24-2008 11:24 AM ET (US) To buy it or just meet there for....?
lakeman	posted 06-24-2008 11:42 AM ET (US) I would like to and it has been year since I sold my property down there. Maybe the timing will be right for me to revisit that area. I spent a lot of quality time in Bokeelia great boating/fishing area.
myakka	posted 06-24-2008 04:21 PM ET (US) Tohsgib If I bought it I think I could make all my money back on RUM drinks!(or maybe thats how I would go bankrupt) Lakeman If you have some in-site on places to see in that area let me know. I was thinking of starting off at a ramp in Englewood heading down to Cabbage key for lunch. Site see or hang on Cayo Costa. Then on the way back hit Stump pass grill if time permits. If you have any better ideas, I'm all ears. Mike
leapinlunker	posted 06-24-2008 05:18 PM ET (US) Might give Tarpon Bay Lodge on Pine Island a try. Great food and is very close to Cabbage Key. Terry
an86carrera	posted 06-24-2008 06:17 PM ET (US) I have been there it is nice. Are we staying for the weekend? Maybe somewhere nearby it is a great area to boat around. Len
myakka	posted 06-24-2008 10:20 PM ET (US) Len I hadn't thought of an overnight, but that is possible. Cabbage Key is $99/night(for the least expensive...no dogs,no fires/cooking) with a two night min. Cayo Costa has "Primitive" cabins for $30/night or cabins at Jug Creek on Pine Island for $75. Tarpon Bay Lodge rates are as low as $115 and up Mike
an86carrera	posted 06-25-2008 12:23 AM ET (US) Mike, Have you thought about marketing?
myakka	posted 06-25-2008 07:29 AM ET (US) Len Yes,right now I'm marketing a Bigshot doll. It comes complete with a diecast 13' Whaler and a backbrace! ;) Mike
Tohsgib	posted 06-25-2008 11:15 AM ET (US) Better add a set of cushions and another doll of my Chiropractor. This would be tons of fun but I say we wait till Sept or Oct, just before the rates go up and rainy season is over. Would be a shame to have to call it quits at 3pm or earlier when it starts to lightning and rain.
lakeman	posted 06-25-2008 02:33 PM ET (US) Remember it was years ago I hung around there, and lots have changed since then. Cabbage Key is still the number one place to visit from what I have read. I have no idea if all the dollar bills that papered the restaurant survived the hurricane. I once got on Useppa private island near Cabbage Key where some celebrities have homes and just missed some docking. As other have said lot of places to stay on Pine Island, or Maybe Boca Grande. Cayo Costa used to have some nude areas on the out side, but today maybe not, but it was always interesting. More info can be found or asked on the Florida sportsman forum, the SW Florida link for general information. If you have not been there pull Pine Island Sound in Google Earth a fun place to explore.
myakka	posted 06-25-2008 09:14 PM ET (US) Lakeman I think a lot has changed since you were out here. I work on Boca Grande. Boca Grande, as far as I know , doesn't have any inexpensive places to stay. Strangely, in a housing slump this place is booming. Tohsgib While I agree later in the year would increase weather cooperation, I happen to have this weekend(8/16-17/08) open for general horseplay. If you think it is in the best interest of all involved to move this to a latter date state your case and set it up. You have lived here longer than I have, I'll deferrer to your local knowlage. Mike
Tohsgib	posted 06-26-2008 11:54 AM ET (US) Sorry Mike I forgot you had already posted a date in the title...go for it. Bad weather in FL can happen any minute in any month. My outlaws live in Punta Gorda so I would just day trip it probably anyway.
myakka	posted 06-27-2008 02:41 PM ET (US) Sorry I'm at work. The phone/DSL lines crapped out at my house. I should have internet back soon. Nick No problem. A day trip would be fine with me too Mike
EIKNIB	posted 07-06-2008 08:16 PM ET (US) I`d like to get back to Cabbage key. I think the closest ramp is on Pine Island. rich
myakka	posted 07-07-2008 06:00 AM ET (US) Yes Rich The closest ramp would be on Pine Island. I wanted to run down from Englewood. Running past Boca Grande inlet can get rough, especially for a 13. I'll look into that ramp. Mike
myakka	posted 07-07-2008 09:09 PM ET (US) OK Who thinks they can make this trip? And who would need to start South of Boca Grande in case it gets bumpy. Mike
John W	posted 07-08-2008 10:40 AM ET (US) I was there last month, I was in Boca Grande for two weeks in June & had plenty of the Cabbage Key Planters Punch. I'd love to join you all 8/16, but it's too long a trailer ride from Savannah. Good luck & have fun! John
myakka	posted 07-08-2008 02:09 PM ET (US) Thanks John Next time you are heading down here let us know. Mike
myakka	posted 07-08-2008 02:12 PM ET (US) Hey John Do you own the ribbed side Whaler with the tan canvas?
John W	posted 07-08-2008 04:59 PM ET (US) Mike, That's me. I trailered it down for the trip...big gas bill for the truck, but we had a great time on the boat while down there. Caught a nice tarpon off the beaches from the outrage, which was cool. I get down there for a week or two each summer, this is the second time I've trailered the whaler that far. We go with families from Tampa & usually they bring a boat so I usually don't bother. I've been going down there each year for the past 25 years I guess (since I was a kid), it's my favorite place in the world in the summer.
myakka	posted 07-08-2008 08:03 PM ET (US) John Nice boat! One of my projects is the house with the wavy roof just South of where you anchored (on Shore Ln.). Mike
John W	posted 07-08-2008 08:10 PM ET (US) Wow, small world! We rented the pink house...are you talking about the house next door? there were two under construction just south of us.
myakka	posted 07-09-2008 05:48 AM ET (US) John We have the project that was closer to you rental. Mike
John W	posted 07-10-2008 05:37 PM ET (US) Mike, Quite a project. I'd like to buy something like that...all I need is around $7 million, I'm guessing? The housing slump doesn't seem to have brought BG prices any closer to earth. That is an unusual looking house from the gound level. Very small world that you saw my boat there.
myakka	posted 07-10-2008 06:09 PM ET (US) I can't comment specifically on the price tag, but you're in the ballpark.
myakka	posted 07-20-2008 02:59 PM ET (US) Still going if anyone is interested.
Tohsgib	posted 07-21-2008 12:13 PM ET (US) My B-Day is the 9th and my wife wants to go someplace with the Whaler for the weekend in August. I think we are gonna go down to Ostero Island area and will probably meet you at Cabbage key as well. Wife & I need AC so what other hotels are available for just a night or can I bring my own AC for the cabin ;)?
frostbite	posted 07-21-2008 01:25 PM ET (US) Check out The Innlet on Boca Grande. Boat ramp and dockage available on site. Rates don't seem too bad, and it is your birthday.
myakka	posted 07-22-2008 06:54 PM ET (US) frostbite The Innlet is a nice spot. The only drawback is the $4 bridge to trailer to it. I'll stop in and check out the place tomorrow if I have time. Nick Do you mean Estero? The cabins are PRIMITIVE no A/C, no water, etc.(Think shed with cots). I don't think Cabbage key would have A/C either. I'll check the other locations for A/C. Mike
Tohsgib	posted 07-23-2008 10:32 AM ET (US) E? O? What's the difference??
myakka	posted 07-29-2008 07:37 AM ET (US) Nick The Innlet only has deals for people staying two or more nights. The room is $145 + $2.55 per ft for a slip for a one night stay. For others, the ramp fee is $15( plus $4 to get over the bridge). Another option for trailering is starting at the Placida ramp. The Tarpon Inn shows a rate of $199 I think a slip is included. The Beachouse Lodge looks good but has no information listed, I'll call later today. Beachouse Lodge 7702 Bocilla Ln. Bokeelia, FL 33922 Phone: 239-283-4303 Mike
critch22	posted 07-29-2008 04:40 PM ET (US) I am very good friends with the owners of the Beach House Lodge... Are you having toruble reaching them?
myakka	posted 07-29-2008 07:47 PM ET (US) Thanks critch22 I found their site. I think I'm all set. http://www.beachousefl.com/rates.html Mike
critch22	posted 07-30-2008 12:25 PM ET (US) Blaine (the owner) authorized me to post his cell number for you guys. Blaine Dickenson (561) 715-2502...
myakka	posted 07-31-2008 06:02 AM ET (US) Thanks critch22 Nick How does the Beach House sound to you? I'm going to start at the Placida ramp just before the Boca Grande bridge. This will make the trip by boat about 16 miles round trip. It's recommended to get to Cabbage key early to get slips, they fill up quickly. I'd like to meet at Placida at 10 am. [url]<iframe width="425" height="350" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" src="http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&ll=26.840614,-82.26923&spn=0.087152,0.131149&z=13&output=embed&s=AARTsJqzARj-Z8VnW5pkPMLMmZbqrJcYpw"></iframe><br /><small><a href="http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&ll=26.840614,-82.26923&spn=0.087152,0.131149&z=13&source=embed" style="color:#0000FF;text-align:left">View Larger Map</a></small>[/url] Hopefully this map link works! Mike
myakka	posted 07-31-2008 06:04 AM ET (US) Lets try that again. [url]http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&ll=26.840614,-82.26923&spn=0.087152,0.131149&z=13&source=embed" style="color:#0000FF;text-align:left">View Larger Map</a></small>[/url]
myakka	posted 08-05-2008 07:21 AM ET (US) Still going! 8/16/2008 10 AM at the Placida Ramp! If you intend to go please post. Thanks Mike
Tohsgib	posted 08-05-2008 10:03 AM ET (US) Mike the wife took off from work THIS weekend by mistake so now I have to figure out what I am gonna do in a couple days. Sorry!
myakka	posted 08-05-2008 03:57 PM ET (US) Nick It happens. I'm still going regardless. Mike
Brian7son	posted 08-13-2008 04:51 PM ET (US) Mike, Sorry that the rendezvous didnt materialize. However, I appreciate the fact that you put forth the effort to get one together. Keep it up. We'll get one of these off the ground sooner or later. Have a good time over there. I spent a week over in Naples 2 weeks ago. I towed the Montauk over. For the last week of July, the weather was actually much nicer than it had been the past 8 years that I'd gone there. The winds were predominantly from the SW and we had very little rain. I hope that you're as lucky as I was with the weather. Brian
myakka	posted 08-13-2008 09:07 PM ET (US) Brian Thank you. I'm not discouraged. Summer tends to suck for organizing non-family events around here. I run a boat club for my development and it runs the same way. Plenty of participation in the winter and no one in the summer. I'll still follow through with the trip with some neighbors. Mike
Tohsgib	posted 08-14-2008 11:56 AM ET (US) Well if you venture north for some reason I will be at Beercan on Saturday. Now you know why I have not tried to organize anything lately...bunch o lame arses out here ;)
Brian7son	posted 08-14-2008 03:42 PM ET (US) Now, would I be wrong in assuming that about every 3rd Saturday (or Sunday), you're at Beercan with a cold beer bottle ;) That's not a bad thing.
an86carrera	posted 08-14-2008 10:07 PM ET (US) It's usually cans for Nick, unless I show up, I only bring bottles. Can't drink from a can at 45mph.
Tohsgib	posted 08-15-2008 11:55 AM ET (US) Cops can spot a bottle far far away ;) I am usually out there every or every other weekend to answer your question Brian. This year has been tough with all the rain we have been getting. I feel like I am back in NJ.
Brian7son	posted 08-15-2008 01:32 PM ET (US) I still plan to cook something up over here on the east coast some time this year and drag you guys over. I'll let you know.