Pink Shell Resort rooms overlooking the Marina

Complex Manatee speed limits depending on month, date, and whether in the OWW channel or not

7 foot closed RR bridge, usually open if a train isn't coming

Getting used to and breaking in new Yamaha F150's!

1918 Rotary Steam engine (take that, Mazda!)

Nice protected pedestrian walkway over bridge

Ft Myers Beach to LaBelle

Jan 12–13 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 59 °F

Beautiful cruise uprive to LaBelle city dock. Calm waters and very easy Locking. The Bridge moise is not a big deal to us with fans and heat on. The Franklin Lock had a mechanical gate issue that added a half hour to the transit time. The lift is only about 3 feet with ropes to grab about every 10 feet. There are some prolonged Manatee zones.Read more