This is Pelican Pass on the Island of Lacosta, which is between Sarasota and Ft. Myers. There approximately 40 boats anchored in this state park. I saw two other "Loopers". Below is the sunset, which was quite beautiful.

I left Pelican Pass on April 24th heading to Ft. Myers. I finally hit mile 0 of the Gulf Intercoastal Water Way, at Fr. Myers. I made a turn into the Gulf, which was quite choppy, and then turned into Ft. Myers Beach. I saw more boat traffic in this short run than any other place along the trip. The high winds and choppy seas did not keep people from boating. I'm at Ft. Myers Beach Marina and will be here until Buzz Hansen joins me on Monday. I have had a busy afternoon. I changed the engine oil and filter, changed a fuel filter to the engine and the fuel filter to the generator. I also washed the Pelican.

There are hundreds of boats in this immediate area. This is a picture of an Osprey sitting on top of a mast to a sailboat. This is a first for me.

This is a shot off the stern of the Pelican. The building to the left is Bonita Bills and just to the left of that is Doc Fords Rum Bar and Restaurant. Bonita Bills is totally open, everything is served on paper plates and you pay when you place your order. They have a good breakfast and good sandwiches. Live music. A real laid back place.

Just under the bridge are 70 plus mooring balls and there are lots of boats just on anchor. All shapes, sizes and conditions. For a boat lover this is quite a sight to see.

Across the waterway from the marina is a high end bar that also has live music that is quite loud. It can be heard very clearly on the Pelican.

This is a picture of Ft. Myers was I was on my way to Ft. Myers Beach. The picture below is Ft. Myers Beach. I did not get a picture of the Gambling Ship that docks just across the waterway before you get to the high end bar.

This is a pelican sitting on a piling just across from the "Pelican". I shot the picture just as it was flying away.

Buzz and I had planned to leave Monday, however the weather does not seem to want to cooperate. I expect it will be Tuesday before we depart for Everglade City. Therefore it may be a couple of days before I update the blog again.

Later,

Carl