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itsmeagain5789

07-10-2012, 02:33 PM

So I need some help. I am trying to figure out a plan for labor day weekend and have decided to bring my 16 ft Carolina skiff along. I am looking for lots of sandbars, blue water, and nice beaches. Fishing isn't going to be a priority on this trip. I'm considering any place in between Ft. Myers and St. Pete. Any recommendations to decent affordable hotels with available slips will also be appreciated. Thanks!

GWBimini306

07-10-2012, 07:57 PM

Try 'Tween Waters Inn Island Resort of Captiva Island, just off FT Myers.
http://www.tween-waters.com/

Or just up the road for a little more $$$ South Seas Island Resort.

http://www.southseas.com/?src=ppc_google_brand(local)&s_kwcid=TC|18933|south%20seas%20island%20resort||S ||6650746129&gclid=CMfjmvjOkLECFY2b7Qod4iRkjw

chrisrack

07-11-2012, 04:04 AM

Anna Maria Island. Relaxed. Small town feel. Fantastic beaches and plenty of sandbars all around (Egmont, Passage Key, and the tip of Bean Point). Lots of families.

bsh102

07-11-2012, 04:53 AM

The above mentioned resorts in Fort Myers will break the bank that week. South Seas will be min. of $300/night plus all the fees that they will charge you. Tweenies will be about $250 a night plus fees for the boat and trailer. Jensens Cottages may be the least expensive on the Island. Tarpon Lodge or Cabbage Key will be a little more reasonable on the prices and is a great place to stay. Tarpon Lodge has a website with all the prices for Tarpon Lodge and Cabbage Key, they are owned by the same family.

Beak Boater

07-11-2012, 07:26 AM

With a 16 foot skiff, you need protected water. Check Cape Coral, just outside of Ft. Meyers. Lots of protected water, Pine Island, Matlacha Pass, Captiva island, Sanibel Island. Look on a map, they are all barrier islands, many coves, and passes to fish. Oh.... and the fishing is great.

GWBimini306

07-11-2012, 07:41 AM

Info from Tweens site:
Reservations Toll Free 800.223.5865

Check-in: 8/31 Check-out: 9/3

Room Type: Avg Daily Rate

Poolside GUEST ROOM from USD 130.00

Beach GUEST ROOM from USD 150.00

Bayview GUEST ROOM from USD 150.00

Beach STUDIO from USD 200.00

BAY STUDIO from USD 200.00

They have a beach next to docks for skiffs/small boats and a ramp plus trailer parking all
for free for hotel guest.
Also this Summer they have a stay 3 and 1 free deal.

Good Luck!

blindmullet

07-11-2012, 05:48 PM

I'll be in Old Fart Myers that weekend, but only because its a free trip. IMO, the beaches suck, but the fishing has a lot less pressure.

triumphrick

07-11-2012, 05:54 PM

Anna Maria Island. Relaxed. Small town feel. Fantastic beaches and plenty of sandbars all around (Egmont, Passage Key, and the tip of Bean Point). Lots of families.

Ditto this..^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

Lots of protected water around there as well with great inshore fishing in Boca Ciega bay...

veikx

07-12-2012, 07:54 AM

Yes our beaches cannot be compared to siesta key.. Fort myers beach is a place to stay away from, right now that water is pea soup. Captiva is beautiful however, the beaches are crystal all depending on the weather. Haven't been up there in a month or so and it was pretty clear. Cabbage key is a great place to take the family for lunch, http://www.cabbagekey.com/dining/

If the weather is nice, you could take a boat trip to cayo costa state park, http://www.floridastateparks.org/cayocosta/
I've been there once and its absolutely beautiful.

Just a couple suggestions on whats around our neighborhood

maxim1010

07-12-2012, 08:24 AM

No it's awful!

Shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! lol

Anna Maria Island. Relaxed. Small town feel. Fantastic beaches and plenty of sandbars all around (Egmont, Passage Key, and the tip of Bean Point). Lots of families.

blindmullet

07-12-2012, 02:03 PM