On 11/6/08, as part of a “Western Florida Wish List,” I posed the following question:

Salty Sams Marina (A SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR) is perhaps the best facility in Fort Myers Beach. Who has stayed here, and what did you discover?

Responses follow:

Dear Cruising Writer,
In response to your West Florida Wish List, I’d like to comment on an extremely satisfying experience I recently had at Salty Sam’s Marina. Our family decided to take advantage of some excellent Southwest Florida fall weather and boat to Parrot Key for lunch. As we approached the Marina and made our way under the Mantanzas Pass Bridge, the kids were having a great time looking at the large shrimp boats and various pleasure boats moving in and out of the busy channel. When we arrived at the new, state of the art, floating docks we were greeted by a courteous dock master. Our dining experience could not have been better. The restaurant had a nice crowd and our waitress was attentive and upbeat. The menu had a great selection of food items for the entire family and of course a great selection of cold beer for the grownups.
If you want a great excuse to take the boat out for the day or weekend, Salty Sam’s Marina is a perfect family friendly destination.
Tight Lines,
Rob
Ft. Myers

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