Big changes are taking place at what used to be Sombrero Marina Dockside in Boot Key Harbor. This facility resides near the western end of BKH, just west of marker #5A. This long popular establishment has, heretofore, consisted a very well patronized, semi-open air bar, and a marina, which consists of wet slips and dinghy docks set around the “L” shaped curve in the harbor west of #5A.
The bar/restaurant part of the operation has now been split apart, and been renamed Dockside Tropical Cafe’ (formerly Dockside Bar & Grill and Dockside Lounge) It will open in two week (mid-November, 2013). Under new owners, Eric Stone (singer/songwriter) and Kim Hess-Stone (creator Yoga Onboard), we get the feeling that Tropical Cafe may very well become “the” spot for cruisers to gather in Marathon and Boot Key Harbor.
Here is Dockside Tropical Cafe’s new contact and location information:

Dockside Tropical Cafe’ (formerly Dockside Bar & Grill and Dockside Lounge)
35 Sombrero Blvd
Marathon Fl 33050
305-743-0000
http://www.DocksideTropicalcafe.com
http://www.facebook.com/docksidetrop
http://www.twitter.com/docksidetrop

Sounds like a GOOD time will be had by all. See you there!

Wow we have been waiting for this!!! Will be down mid December on our trawler with a gang of Canadian friends on their boats too. Good luck to,the new owners as it has always been popular.
M/V JENNY

Sounds like a great upgrade. Wonder if the head/shower facilities have been upgraded too.
Has Royer s/v Skye

Speaking for both Eric and myself, we are like two kids waiting for Christmas to come! The place is going to ROCK!
Concerning facilities’¦. we will be upgrading the restrooms as soon as possible, and there will be a new accessible restroom near the laundry.
See ya in the Keys!
Kim Hess-Stone

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