Island Services Directory
Owners Copy ~ Please do not remove Index
Welcome to Boca Grande ...... 1
Directory of Services ...... 2-6
Telephone Dialing Instructions ...... 7
Television Channels ...... 8
General Unit Information ...... 9-10
Check-Out Procedure...... 10
Safety and Security Procedures ...... 11
Fire Safety ...... 12-13
Area Map and Local Attractions ...... 14
Ways to Spend your days as a Boca Grande Beach Bum ...... 15
Fishing & Boating ...... 16 Welcome to Boca Grande!
Thank you for choosing Boca Grande Real Estate, Inc. for your vacation needs. We are pleased to have you as our guest. If there is anything we can do to make your stay more enjoyable, please let us know.
Boca Grande is truly a special destination, a place where you can relax and spend quality time with your loved ones. Enjoy discovering what Boca Grande has to offer!
This directory was produced as a service to you. We hope it will be a useful reference during your stay. Please leave the directory in the unit so future guests may enjoy using it as well.
Have a memorable time. We look forward to seeing you again.
Best Regards,
Boca Grande Real Estate Rental Staff
- 1 - Directory of Services
Advanced Reservations Main Office ...... 964-0338 Sea Oats ...... 964-0987 Reservations for future stays may be made by talking to one of the reservation staff and / or completing a reservation request card in person at our office.
Airlines: Air Canada ...... 888-247-2262 AirTran Airways ...... 800-247-8726 American/American Eagle ...... 800-433-7300 Cape Air 9 ...... 800-352-0714 Comair (Delta) ...... 800-221-1212 Continental Airlines ...... 800-525-0280 Continental Connection ...... 800-525-0280 Delta Air Lines ...... 800-221-1212 Delta Connection ...... 866-221-1212 Frontier Airlines ...... 800-432-1359 JetBlue Airways ...... 800-538-2583 LTU International Airways ...... 866-266-5588 Midwest Airlines...... 800-452-2022 Northwest ...... 800-225-2525 Southwest Airlines ...... 800-435-9792 Spirit Airlines ...... 800-772-7117 Sun Country ...... 800-359-6786 United Airlines ...... 800-241-6522 US Airways ...... 800-428-4322 USA 3000 Airlines ...... 877-872-3000 WestJet ...... 888-937-8538
Airports: Southwest Florida Int’l. (1 hr 30 min)...... 941-768-1000 Sarasota/Bradenton (1 hr 20 min) ...... 941-359-2770 St. Pete/Clearwater (1 hr 45 min) ...... 813-535-7600 Tampa International (2 hrs) Parking Info ...... 813-870-8700
Babysitting: Our reservationist can offer names and numbers of individuals.
Banks: Wachovia Bank - 441 Palm Avenue ...... 964-1235 Englewood Bank - 301 Park Avenue ...... 964-9096 ATMS are located inside Englewood Bank and outside Wachovia Bank.
Car Rentals: Enterprise-Rent-A-Car...... 475-2437
- 2 - Check In/ Check Out: Check-in is after 4pm, check-out is before 10am. See requirements regarding check-out procedures under “General Unit Information.”
Church/ Worship Services: First Baptist Church ...... 964-2386 Open year round. The clarion to summon the faithful rings each Sunday for 10 am services. Sunday school is at 9:45am. A weekly Bible Study class is held each Wednesday at 6:30pm. Dr. Gary Beatty, Pastor.
Lighthouse United Methodist Church ...... 964-2479 325 W. 3rd Street. Sunday Service and Sunday School. Weekly Bible Study in season. Rev. Dr. Brian Brightly.
Our Lady of Mercy ...... 964-2254 Roman Catholic Masses are held at the white stucco church on Park Ave. at 8:00 am, 9:00 am and 10:30 am on Sunday, at 8:00 am Monday through Friday and at 5:00 pm on Saturdays. Father Jerome Carosella.
St. Andrews Episcopal ...... 964-2257 Open during season from November through April, with Sunday Worship Services at 8:00 am and 10:30 am. The church is a converted wooden cottage at the corner of Gilchrist and Fourth.
Emergencies: Medical/Fire/Police ...... 911 Non Emergency Fire ...... 964-2908 Non Emergency Police ...... 964-2400 Boca Grande Health Clinic ...... 964-2276 Rental Emergencies-Main Office ...... 964-0338 Sea Oats ...... 964-0987
Fax Machine: Boca Grande Real Estate Office Fax Service. See front desk. Main Office Fax ...... (941) 964-2301 Sea Oats Office Fax ...... (941) 964-0993
Fire Emergency: Each Unit is equipped with a fire extinguisher. However, please familiarize yourself with exit routes and fire safety guides.
Fitness Center: The Boca Grande Community Center has a well-equipped fitness center open to the public. Located at the Corner of First Street and Park Avenue...... 964-2564
Florist: Botanica Floral Creations ...... 964-3040 Native Gardens ...... 964-0007 The Flower Mart ...... 475-7300
- 3 - Groceries: Hudson’s Grocery (Free deliveries with orders of $25.00 or more) ...... 964-2621 Gill’s Market...... 964-2506 Publix Supermarket (located off island-Cape Haze)...... 698-1699
Golf Cart Sales & Rentals: Boca Grande Marina ...... 964-2400 Boca Grande Sales and Rentals ...... 964-1818 Caddy Carts, Inc...... 474-4747 Dolphin Cove ...... 964-0109 Gulf Carts of Port Charlotte ...... 625-7969 Island Bike ‘N Beach ...... 964-0711 Thoroughbred Golf Carts...... 698-1010
BOCA GRANDE GOLF CART OPERATING RULES: 1. Persons under age 14 are prohibited by law from operating golf carts. 2. Electric golf carts may travel on the designated bike path and MUST yield to all other users of the path. 3. Users of the bike path must yield to traffic where the path intersects with public roads or streets. 4. Gas-powered vehicles (including gas powered golf carts) are prohibited from traveling on the bike path. 5. The jogging path is for pedestrian use ONLY. 6. Golf cart drivers MUST observe the same rules of the road as automobiles. 7. Bicycles and golf carts MUST observe the 15-mile per hour path speed limit. 8. Be sure your homeowners or rental insurance covers your golf cart. 9. Remember that golf cart operating after dark MUST have adequate head lights and tail lights. Warning: VIOLATIONS OF THESE RULES MAY RESULT IN SUBSTANTIAL FINES AND PENALTIES!
Hair / Nail / Beauty Care Courtyard Hair ...... 964-2243 Island Nails of Boca Grande ...... 964-1313 Island Style Hair and Nails ...... 964-0300 James Griffith Salon at the Gasparilla Inn ...... 964-0064
Health Services Boca Grande Health Clinic ...... 964-2276
Hospitals: Bon Secours-Venice Hospital ...... (941) 485-7711 Charlotte Regional Medical Center, Punta Gorda ...... (941) 639-3131 Englewood Community Hospital Englewood ...... (941) 475-6571 Fawcett Memorial Hospital, Port Charlotte ...... (941) 629-1181 Peace River Regional, Port Charlotte...... (941) 766-4122 Sarasota Memorial ...... (941) 917-9000
- 4 - Housekeeping: Main Office ...... 964-0338 Sea Oats Office ...... 964-0987 Your unit should be clean upon your arrival and will be cleaned for your departure. If you would like to arrange for extra cleaning during your stay please call our rental office.
Internet Boca Grande Community Center ...... 964-2564 Johann Fust Community Library ...... 964-2488
Mail, Express Mail, UPS, FED-EX, DHL: The Post Office is located next to Boca Grande Real Estate. Regular United States Post Office mail must be sent “General Delivery.” Simply request general delivery at the Post Office counter. Express mail, UPS, Fed-Ex, and DHL may be sent to our office (c/o Boca Grande Real Estate, 430 W. 4th Street, Boca Grande, Florida 33921) Please advise us if you are expecting express mail or a package. Sea Oats rentals- UPS, Fed-Ex, DHL to the following: (c/o Sea Oats, 5700 Gulf Shores Drive, Boca Grande, Florida 33921).
Marinas Boca Grande Marina - 224 Harbor Drive ...... 964-2100 Inn Marina - 891 E. 8th Street ...... 964-2777 Uncle Henry’s Marina - 5800 Gasparilla Road ...... 964-0154 Whidden’s Marina - 190 E. 1st Street...... 964-2878
Newspaper: Boca Grande has two local papers: The Boca Beacon, published each Friday and The Gasparilla Gazette, published each Thursday. Fugates has a news stand that also offers The New York Times and Wall Street Journal. Sea Oats has paper machines under Bldg. 3. Paper machines are also located between Hudson’s and the Beacon on Park Ave.
Real Estate: For up to date information on sales covering the entire island, contact one of our sales staff! Boca Grande Real Estate, Inc - 430 W. 4th Street ...... 964-0338 Sea Oats Branch Office - 5700 Gulf Shores Drive ...... 964-0987
Rentals: Cribs & Things ...... 475-0038 Island Bike & Beach ...... 964-0711
- 5 - Restaurants: Boca Bistro - Courtyard Plaza 5800 Gasparilla Road ...... 964-8020 Eagle Bar and Grill - 220 Harbor Drive (old Miller’s Marina) ...... 964-8000 Loose Caboose - 433 W. 4th Street ...... 964-0440 Outlet at the Innlet Restaurant - 1150 E. Railroad (Breakfast & Lunch) ...... 964-2246 Pink Elephant - 491 Bayou Ave...... 964-0100 PJ’s Seagrille - 321 Park Ave...... 964-0806 South Beach Bar & Grille - 777 Gulf Blvd...... 964-0765 Temptation - 350 Park Ave...... 964-2610 Quick To-Go Restaurants Boca Grande Baking Co. - 384 E. Railroad ...... 964-5818 The Boca Grille - 471 Park Ave...... 964-0040 Dolphin Cove Cafe - 421 Park Ave...... 964-0109 Gills Grocery & Deli - Courtyard Plaza - 5800 Gasparilla Road ...... 964-2506 The Grapevine Gourmet - 321 Park Ave...... 964-0614 Harbor Lights - 5800 Gasparilla Road...... 964-8020 Hudson’s Grocery - 417 Park Ave...... 964-2621
Shops: Ariel Limited - 441 Park Ave...... 964-0480 Barnichol Hardware - 380 E. Railroad Ave...... 964-2570 Boca Grande Outfitters - 375 Park Ave...... 964-2445 Compass Interiors - 480 E. Railroad Ave...... 964-8132 Fine Things Jewelry - 321 Park Ave...... 964-2166 Fishing Unlimited Outfitters & Fly Shop - 431 Park Ave...... 964-0907 Fresh Produce - 411 Park Avenue, Ste. 2 ...... 964-0800 Fugate’s - 428 W. 4th St...... 964-2323 House & Hound - 410 Park Ave...... 964-4400 Hughes Gallery - 333 Park Ave...... 964-4273 Island Bike ‘N Beach - 333 Park Ave...... 964-0711 Ltl. Ariel - Children - 444 E. 4th Street ...... 964-2899 Newlin’s Mainely Gourmet - 446 E. 4th Street ...... 964-2985 Ruhama’s Books in the Sand, Inc. - 333 Park Ave...... 964-5800 Serendipity Gallery - 321 Park Ave...... 964-2166 Smart Studio - 300 Park Ave...... 964-0519 Special Effects for Women - 431 Park Ave...... 964-0907 The Inn Shop - 500 Palm Ave...... 964-2077 The Palm - Lilly Pulitzer - 444 E. 4th Street...... 964-4448
Video Rentals: The Boca Grille - 421 Park Ave...... 964-0040
- 6 - Telephone Dialing Instructions
Telephone: All calls other than local island calls are long distance. Credit card, collect, or third party billing is required.
Domestic Calls - Dial 0 + Area Code + Phone Number. At the tone, dial in your calling card number OR if you need assistance, wait for the operator.
International Calls - Dial 0-011+Country Code+City Code+Phone Number.
For your convenience calls from this phone can be charged to: Telephone calling cards, collect, third party, Person to person, and most major credit cards. Operator services are provided by: Telequest Customer Service 1-800-643-4616 Surcharges billed directly by this establishment
Stop by the our office to sign up for special long distance rates! You can dial direct for less. 5.9¢ min.
AVOID...Roaming charges on your cell phone AVOID...High priced operator assist calls AVOID...Misleading prepaid phone cards which do not always work
DIRECT DIAL...For only 5.9¢ per minute to any state in the U.S.A. plus a .25 connection charge. (Low International Rates... UK / Germany 8.9¢ plus .65 connection charge.)
Long Distance Provided by TQC Communications
- 7 - Television Channels Basic Cable
1 ...... ON DEMAND 26 ...... A&E 48 ...... SPEED 2 ...... WFLA-NBC 27 ...... CNN Headline News 49 ...... GOLF CHANNEL 3 ...... WGCU-PBS 28 ...... Comcast Sports South 50 ...... VH1 4 ...... WFTX-FOX 29 ...... ESPN 51 ...... FX 5 ...... WINK CBS 30 ...... ESPN 2 55 ...... ABC FAMILY 6 ...... SNN 6 31 ...... The Weather Channel 56 .... American Movie Classics 7 ...... WZVN-ABC 32 ...... CNN ON 57 ...... SPIKE 8 ...... WNFM-My 33 ...... MTV ON 58 ...... DISCOVERY HEALTH 9 ...... QVC 34 ...... USA 59 ...... TBS 10 ...... WWSB-ABC 35 ...... BET 60 ...... STYLE 11 ...... WXCW CW 36 ...... LIFETIME 61 ...... TNT 12 ...... EWTN 37 ...... FOOD NETWORK 62 ...... TVLAND 13 ...... ION-FOX 38 ...... SUN SPORTS 63 ...... TRU TV 14 ...... WGN 39 ...... CNBC 64 ...... FOX NEWS 15 ...... WUVF Univision 40 .... Home Shopping Network 65 ...... Turner Classic Movies 16 ...... Leased Access 41 .....Home & Garden (HGTV) 66 ...... COMEDY CENTRAL 17 ...... HALLMARK 42 ...... MSNBC 67 ...... SCI-FI CHANNEL 18 ...... C-SPAN 43 ...... DISCOVERY 68 ...... BRAVO 20 ...... Local Gov’t Access 44 ...... ANIMAL PLANET 69 ...... TRAVEL CHANNEL 21 ...... Local Origination 45 .. THE LEARNING CHANNEL 71 ...... VERSUS 22 ...... WRXY IND 46 ...... E! ENTERTAINMENT 72 ...... FSN FLORIDA 25 ...... NICKELODEON 47 ...... COUNTRY MUSIC TV 95 ...... TV GUIDE
- 8 - General Unit Information
Upon your arrival to your vacation home, if you find any item inoperable, damaged, spills or spots on carpet or upholstery, please notify the BGRE rental office. Main Office-964-0338 Sea Oats-964-0987
All items in the units are the personal property of the owner; please do not take them or otherwise remove them from the premises.
Air Conditioning: To turn on the A/C, first set the thermostat to your comfort zone, then turn setting to “cool” and fan to “auto” position. Do not adjust the thermostat once is has been set. It normally takes several hours for the unit to cool down inside. To ensure the A/C is operational, place your hand over a vent to feel if cold air is flowing. Keep all doors and windows shut when the air conditioner is operating. (The efficiency of the A/C unit is in direct proportion to the wisdom of the user.) The air will not cool more than 15o from the outside temperature.
Beach: No open fires are allowed on the property or beach. Use established foot paths or boardwalks for access to the beach to preserve vegatation on the beach.
The sea turtle season is from May through October each year, so please remember a few simple things to help protect these magnificent creatures. It is against the law to touch or disturb nesting sea turtles, hatchlings, or their nests. They are protected by both state and federal laws. Avoid using flashlights or flash photography while on the beach at night. Turn off outside patio lights or shield indoor lights from shining directly onto the beach at night. Lights can disturb adults and hatchlings. While enjoying the beautiful beaches during the day, avoid disturbing marked nests and please remove your trash and any personal property at the end of each day. When crossing a dune, please use designated cross overs and walk ways. Do not climb over the dunes or disturb the dune vegetation.
Hot Water: If, after you arrive, you notice you do not have hot water, check the circuit breaker panel in the hallway. (The panel may be behind a picture.)
Please do not use regular detergent in the dishwasher. Use only soap specifically designed for Dishwashers.
Pets: Pets are only allowed in certain pet-friendly units. Contact our rental office for a list of units.
Swimming Pool: (Where applicable) Rules have been posted for your safety – please read and observe them. Containers and drinking glasses made of glass are not to be taken to the pool area. Any property taken from the unit to the pool must be returned to its proper place after use. No lifeguards are on duty. Swim at your own risk. Children are the responsibility of their parents. Please see that they are supervised.
- 9 - Trash: Place all garbage, especially fish cleanings, in sealed plastic bags. Receptacles are available for recycling. Place aluminum cans, plastic containers, clear glass and newspaper in the appropriate container.
Garbage / Recycleables pick-up is on Thursdays. Guests staying in private homes should take garbage containers to the curb on Wednesday evenings.
Personal Belongings: Please keep all personal belongings inside your unit. Clothes, bathing suits, towels, etc. cannot be hung over the balconies or handrails.
General: Any use of the property that would be considered a nuisance by surrounding guests and owners, such as party noise, loud TV or radios, immoral behavior, etc. will not be tolerated. We must ask you to leave if you do not comply with the rules. Parents must be responsible for their children’s behavior and in control of them while in common areas.
EMERGENCY Rental: Calls will be routed to on call staff during non office hours. Please call our normal office number and your call will be forwarded via our voice messaging system. Main Office: 964-0338 Sea Oats: 964-0987 Check-Out Procedure Check out time is 10:00 am unless otherwise approved by Boca Grande Real Estate, Inc. Please follow this check list on your departure:
1. Do not leave any dirty dishes; run the dishwasher and clean the Jenn-Aire grill if it has been used. Please do not leave any excessive laundry (more than three loads). Except for those items, your clean up is taken care of. 2. Close and lock all windows and doors. 3. Turn off all lights. Set A/C to 850 4. Remove all your personal items. (BGRE is not responsible for lost or stolen articles.) 5. Dispose of all trash in appropriate receptacles. 6. Keys may be brought to the office and dropped in the key return located in the glass next to the front door or left locked in the unit. Sea Oats- Leave keys on counter and doors unlocked.
Because the following creates added cost to the owner, the charges listed will be your responsibility:
Unreturned or lost keys $10.00 Extra cleaning (Late check outs cause extra time for cleaning) $10.00 & up Extra laundry (over 3 loads) $6.00 (per load) For garbage not disposed of properly $10.00 & up Accidental spills and/or spots on carpet/upholstery $10.00 & up Service Directory $10.00
- 10 - Safety and Security Procedures
Your safety and the security of your personal property are of the utmost concern to us. We urge you to take advantage of the following suggestions.
Your Vehicle Lock your vehicle and do not leave money or valuable items in plain view. Neither Boca Grande Real Estate or the property owner assume the responsibility for any loss.
Double Locks For additional security, utilize the deadbolt lock and safety bar. This will prevent the door from being opened by a regular room key.
Access Do not admit persons into your unit without first making identification. If there is any doubt of the persons true identity, contact the rental office.
Recommendations for Beach Safety
Even though this is public domain and not our responsibility, here are a few recommendations for beach safety:
1. Never leave your child unattended or let them stray off. There is a mild drop off in the surf usually less than one foot, but a child may fall or loose their balance on this edge.
2. Be aware of an undertow when there are large waves. This undertow will carry you down the shore line and sometimes out further in the water. If caught in an undertow do not panic, swim in a slight angle towards the shore with the flow of the current. Choosing to swim near an inlet is poor judgment as these areas are subject to strong currents, boat traffic, and large boat wakes.
3. Avoid over exposure to the sun. Even on an overcast day one can be exposed. Protect yourself and your children with a waterproof sunscreen, hats and sunglasses.
4. During late summer, stingrays are common in the surf. When walking in the water shuffle your feet. This will shoo them off if you happen to bump into one. If you step or kneel on one you may be jabbed with their stinger. A sting is painful and is evident by a puncture wound. Seek medical attention if stung. Soaking in hot water will ease the pain.
5. Never run and dive into the water. Our waters are shallow and have a gradual slope which is great for bathing and swimming, but diving into the water from the shore or a boat could result in serious injury.
- 11 - Fire Safety
1. PLAN AHEAD CHECK THE EXITS Surviving a fire begins right after you check in. When you get to your unit, take a few moments to check out possible escape routes. Remember, in a fire - never use an elevator. The call buttons may take you to a floor filled with smoke and flames.
2. CHECK ROOM It’s important to know the layout of your unit because you may have to stay in it if smoke in the corridor cuts off your escape. Many people have lived through a fire by remaining in their room protected against smoke and gasses while awaiting rescue. Begin by putting your room key close to where you sleep so you can find it easily. You will need to get back into your unit if smoke or fire blocks your exit. You may want to keep it in your pants pocket or on the night stand.
3. TRY WINDOWS Try the windows. Do they open? How do the latches work? Which one would you use in an emergency?
4. LOOK OUTSIDE Look out the window to see what’s outside. Is escape possible? You may be only a few feet from the ground and you can get out this way if the exit way is not usable. If you are on an upper floor, there may be a roof or deck within safe dropping distance. Dropping from more than two floors can result in injury.
5. GRAB KEY - MAKE ESCAPE - KEEP LOW If a fire begins in your unit, report it to the fire department immediately and only then try to put it out if you’re sure you can handle it. If you are at all in doubt, get out of the unit and close the door behind you to keep the smoke and flames contained. Here’s what you do in easy steps: Grab your key and make for the door. If there is any evidence of smoke in the room, roll out of your bed and crawl to the door. With the palm of your hand find the door knob if it is hot - don’t open it. If the door is not hot, open slowly and be ready to slam it shut if necessary.
6. SURVIVAL TECHNIQUES: OPEN WINDOW - VENT ROOM Open window to vent room if there is any smoke. If you are on the first or second floor you may be able to drop to the ground safely. If you are up any higher you are usually better off just staying put. Although some people survive jumps from 35 feet or more, they are usually seriously injured. Fill the tub with water. It might be needed for fire fighting. Turn on the bathroom fan if it helps clear your room of smoke.
7. RUN WATER-WET TOWELS Wet towels and sheets. You’ll need them put around the doors and cracks as smoke sweeps in. Use your ice bucket to bail water.
8. FRESH AIR Get fresh air. Make a tent over your head with a blanket at a slightly open window to get fresh air. If the windows do not open, you may have to break one out with a chair or drawer. If heat and flames are rising outside the window from a lower floor, don’t breathe smoke laden air. - 12 - Fire Safety
9. LAST RESORT - KEEP LOW Finally, if your unit becomes untenable, you may be forced to make for the best exit, but remember to keep low. REMEMBER that few people are burned to death in fires. Most fatalities occur by smoke, poisonous gases and panic. Panic is usually the result of not knowing what to do. If you have an escape plan and adapt to the emergency, you can greatly increase your chances of survival.
EXTINGUISHER Each unit is equipped with a fire extinguisher rated for all types of fires. Become familiar with it’s location and use.
SHOULD YOU FIGHT A FIRE?
HERE ARE SOME CONSIDERATIONS • Make sure everyone has left or is leaving the building • Make sure the fire department has been called
Never fight a fire if any of the following is true: • The fire is spreading beyond the immediate area where it started or is already a large fire • The fire could spread and block your escape route. • You are untrained in the proper operation of the extinguisher. • You are in doubt whether the extinguisher is large enough to fight the fire. It is reckless to fight a fire with an extinguisher in any one of these cases. Instead, leave immediately, close off the area, and leave the fire to the Fire Department.
If you do use an extinguisher to fight the fire, remember the word PASS: 1. Pull the pin 2. Aim low: Point the extinguisher nozzle at the base of the fire. 3. Squeeze the handle: this releases the extinguisher agent. 4. Sweep from side to side: Keep the extinguisher aimed at the base of the fire and sweep back and forth until it appears to be out. Watch the fire area. If fire breaks out again, repeat the process. Follow the directions printed on the model extinguisher you are using.
911 Calls Because we are on a barrier island and we are divided between two counties, it is preferable to call 911 with a regular telephone rather then a cellular phone. State the nature of the emergency and your location. If you have someone who can meet emergency personnel at the drive entry of your location to direct them to your unit, this could speed up the response.
- 13 - Area Map & Local Attractions
Boca Grande Sarasota Community Center ...... 964-2564 St. Armands Circle...... (941) 388-1554 Library ...... 964-2488 Ringling Museum of Art ...... (941) 359-5700 Barrier Island Parks Mote Marine Research Lab ...... (941) 388-4441 Historic Society Lighthouse ...... 964-0375 Sarasota Square Mall ...... (941) 922-9609 Selby Botanical Gardens ...... (941) 366-5731 Englewood Grand Tours-Placida...... (941) 697-8825 Venice Golden Apple Dining Theater ..... (941) 484-7711 Ft. Myers Edison Home/Ford Museum...... (941) 334-3614 Movie Theaters Imaginarium ...... (941) 337-3332 Port Charlotte Regal Town Center 16 ...... (941) 623-0111 Port Charlotte Venice Mini Golf Fish Cove ...... (941) 627-5393 Frank Theater Galleria 12 ..... (941) 408-0011 Town Center Mall...... (941) 624-4447 Sarasota Regal Hollywood 20 ...... (941) 365-2000 Punta Gorda East 6 AMC Theater...... (941) 924-1383 Babcock Wilderness Adventures .. (800) 500-5583 Fisherman’s Village Office ...... (941) 639-8721
- 14 - Ways to Spend Your Days as a Boca Grande Beach Bum
Drop by Boca Grande Real Estate, Inc. office to pick up the key to your vacation residence. • Settle in, slip into your bathing suit and walk the few steps to the 7-mile-long stretch of beautiful Gulf of Mexico beach. • Take off your shoes and wiggle your toes in the soft sugar-sand. • Stroll barefooted along the waters edge and pick up a few shells. • Stretch your aching limbs in the calm, clear water. • Feel the stress disappear. Watch the birds sail the bright blue sky and the pelicans dive for fish. • Close your eyes and listen to the gentle rhythm of the waves. • After this strenuous activity, relax on your balcony while the sunset performs its daily show of magical color. • Feast on a home-style dinner in one of the island’s intimate restaurants.
Day Two: • After a sound night’s peaceful sleep in your comfortable bedroom, make breakfast in your large, fully equipped kitchen and enjoy it in the fresh sea air on your sunny porch. • Rent a bike or roller blades and meander the island-long paved path, or simply choose to jog or walk. • Visit the century-old lighthouse and join a Park Ranger for a nature tour. • Stop for lunch at an outdoor café. • Browse the unique shops and galleries in the village. • Play an invigorating game of tennis. • View the huge shell collection or read in the library’s flower filled garden. • Try kayaking. • Charter a boat for fishing or cruising nearby island and parks. • Take a refreshing swim before dinner. • Walk the beach under the brilliant stars. Enjoy the moon’s reflections dance over the waves.
Day Three: • Repeat Day One or Two as desired until your very last day.
Last Day: Make reservations with: Boca Grande Real Estate, Inc. to come back soon.
- 15 - Fishing & Boating
Boca Grande/Gasparilla Island is uniquely situated at the mouth of Charlotte Harbor which is a mega fish bowl with 155 square miles of pristine habitat. Boca Grande provides access to a seemingly endless variety and quantity of fishing and boating opportunities.
Locally there are boat tours, boat rentals and professional fishing guides to help you experience this vast ecosystem. For further information there are brochures available in the rental office of the various services.
We recommend hiring a local guide to experience some of the best fishing possible. We can suggest some guides with whom we have personally fished. They are a close knit group and they will refer you to another guide that is equally skilled to serve you if they are already booked.
Fishing Guides Boat Rentals Johns Knight Jr...... (941) 964-2484 Gasparilla Marina 15001 Gasparilla Road, Placida Jackie Bylaska...... (941) 697-2938 (941) 697-2280 Roger Crafton ...... (941) 697-5928 www.gasparillamarina.com
Frank Davis ...... (941) 964-1423 Uncle Henry’s Marina Wayne Joiner ...... (941) 964-0317 5820 Gasparilla Road, Boca Grande Jimmy Robertson ...... (941) 697-4088 (941) 964-1333 Fred Scott...... (941) 964-2333 www.bocaboat.com
Justin Sextant ...... (941) 270-2154 Captain Russ’s Boat Rental Tommy Locke ...... (941) 964-0083 Whidden’s Marina 190 1st Street East, Boca Grande (941) 964-0708 www.whiddensmarina.com
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