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Ft. Myers (Excursion)

Edison and Ford Winter Estate (Excursion)

These are the winter homes of Henry Ford and Thomas Edison.

Much of Edison's research was done here. He also collected many exotic plants many of which he used in his research.

The botanical gardens on the estate have many interesting specimens.

For more info visit www.efwefla.org
Howard [ Just Imagine ] 29-Jan-2008

Sanibel (Excursion)

Tween Waters Inn (Hotel)

Captiva pass (Anchorage)

Ding Darling (Anchorage)

South of # 16 and #18 in 6 ft of water.

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Howard [ Just Imagine ] 16-Feb-2009

Patricio Island (Anchorage)

Useppa Island (Anchorage)

ICW marker 60.

Good protection between Useppa and Cabbage.
Dolphin and ospreys.

Howard [ Just Imagine ] 16-Feb-2009

Three Rooker Bar (Anchorage)

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White sandy beach.
Best shelling along the west coast.
Bird sanctuary. Good sunsets.

Howard [ Just Imagine ] 19-Apr-2009

Anclote Key (Anchorage)

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Anclote State Park

Watersportsfl.com

Howard [ Just Imagine ] 19-Apr-2009

Longboat Key (Anchorage)

Lagoon setting.
Two very good restaurants overlooking the anchorage.
Two uninhabited islands on the opposite shores
Good holding.
Tie up at either restaurant for the night.

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Howard [ Just Imagine ] 19-Apr-2009

Manatee River (Anchorage)

Peaceful anchorage.
Nice breeze and good fishing.
Dophins in the morning.

Maptech
Howard [ Just Imagine ] 19-Apr-2009

Little Shark River (Anchorage)

Please note that this link is totally fiction, but a wonderful read, and should not put you off the Little Shark River, especially in the winter, when the mosquitoes are at bay.
Howard [ Just Imagine ] 22-Apr-2009