Anchorage Review for Allison Creek

Reviewed by: Allison Williams, Changin' Latitudes, on May 15, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 36'
Draft: 4.0'

Such a beautiful serene place, off the ICW, only the cries of gulls to disturb you. There are a few crab pots, but the area is big enough for lots of boats and pots!
Lots of shore, minimal houses, no town. a great night!

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Marina Review for Palmetto Bay Marina

Reviewed by: Allison Williams , Changin' Latitudes, on May 6, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 36'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

another 5 star stay! 4 delicious restaurants! Black Marlin has exceptional brunch, try the sampler, you won't need dinner! washes/dryers convenient to the 1st fuel dock. Can't say enough about the dock tenders, they were professionals!

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Marina Review for Marker 8 Hotel & Marina

Reviewed by: Allison Williams , Changin' Latitudes, on Apr 30, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 36'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

An undiscovered gem of a marina by the bridge of lions! yes it's a little tricky with the tides and currents. Plan your timing to arrive at slack tide. Every afternoon they provide docktail horsdoevres. There is a bar for you to buy drinks. The mariners and hotel people seem to mingle well.
It is directly opposite of the noisy, general public roaming municipal marina. Walk over the bridge and you're downtown. Enjoy a quiet night at Marker 8.

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Marina Review for Hidden Harbor Marina

Reviewed by: Allison Williams , Changin' Latitudes, on Apr 27, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 36'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 1

We registered through Dockwa, no recognition, no answering of phone (rang as if phone off the hook or busy), attempted chat to confirm reservation through website, never answered, emailed dock master, no reply. crummy way to run a marina.

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Nav Alert comment on FL: Loxahatchee River, AIWW MIle 1004.8, US1/SR5 Bridge, Replacement

Comment by: Allison Williams, Changin' Latitudes, on Apr 22, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 36'
Draft: 4.0'

4/22/24 bridge in progress, at the moment no span across, looks to be more than 30ft when finished

• WG Editor Comment:
  

  New bridge will have up to 42 feet of vertical clearance and 125 feet horizontal clearance per FDOT.

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Bridge comment on Sheridan Street Bridge

Comment by: Allison Williams, Changin' Latitudes, on Apr 18, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 36'

today 4/18/24 bridge master requested boat dimensions and each individual boat must radio call. don't know what one would do if radio problems

• WG Editor Comment:
  

  If no radio use horn signals: One long blast followed by one short blast.

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Marina Review for Seafood Shack Marina, Bar & Grill

Reviewed by: Allison Williams , Changin' Latitudes, on Mar 3, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 36'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

Really enjoyed our stay. Marina staff were professional and helpful. The restaurant was great! Easy access to Anna Marie Island by bike or walk. Public transportation block away to get anywhere. The island and marina were pet friendly however the Seafood Shack Restaurant is not.

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Marina Review for Royal Shell Port Sanibel Marina

Reviewed by: Allison Williams , Changin' Latitudes, on Mar 3, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 36'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 3

It's open, the docks are new, it has great staff, it has the Lighthouse Restaurant. It is not yet completely ready for transients as there is no laundry or ship store at this time, no walking, bike paths or public transportation to get anywhere, gated community to 1 side, and 4 lane 55mph highway at its entrance. Very shallow entry channel 4-5 ft in sections.

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Anchorage Review for Cape Haze

Reviewed by: Allison Williams, Changin' Latitudes, on Feb 28, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 36'
Draft: 4.0'

Great cul de sac of a neighborhood. no shore access. quiet days and nights. holds 4-5 boats easily.

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Marina Review for Point South Marina Bay Point

Reviewed by: Allison Williams , Changin' Latitudes, on Feb 11, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 36'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

Great marina! No issues with low tide in marked channel. The staff waved us in and we're very helpful docking. If you need access to bathrooms be sure to request close slip(piers 5,6 are farthest, about 1/2mile. it's 5miles plus to beaches. Marriott resort restaurants near enough to walk(not close) Even better:
INSTACART from Publix DELIVERS to your boat!! Makes preparations to cross easier!v

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Marina Review for Birdsong Resort Marina

Reviewed by: Allison Williams on Oct 28, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 36'
Draft: 3.6'

Rating: 5

Wonderful marina! Bob, the owner, is quite the character. He has the only freshwater pearl manufacturing in North America!
As a marina: 50 amp power, water, free laundry, 2 courtesy cars, pet friendly. In season there is a pool and lounge. as you begin the trip into the marina area there is a sandbar he call's home plate. STAY TO RIGHT OF THE BAR, follow the buoys and you'll have plenty of water. If you short cut to left it is sometimes too shallow.
Bob's tour is the best!

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Anchorage Review for Willow Island

Reviewed by: Allison Williams on Oct 15, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 36'
Draft: 3.6'

great anchorage! at least 9-10 ft water, wide, hold several boats -
there were 5 boats the night we stayed. Lot of over growth so couldn't see the picnic table. another boat dinghyied their dog over for a few minutes.

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Anchorage Review for Eagle Island Harbour

Reviewed by: Allison Williams on Sep 1, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 36'
Draft: 3.6'

absolutely beautiful, protected bay. can hold several boats. holding mud but little comes up with the anchor

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Anchorage Review for Little Bob Channel

Reviewed by: Allison Williams on Aug 7, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 36'
Draft: 3.6'

nice anchorage just past the speed limit sign, room for several boats.
easy dighy ride to town. private homes so no where for pet, but town is very pet friendly.

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