Tarpon Fisherman Needed!

Don't miss your chance to fish in the Tarpon Capitol of the World! We have plenty of parking for boats and trailers. Drop your boat in at Uncle Henry's Marina and head for Boca Grande Pass! Best beaches in the world, shelling, swimming and rarely any other people! In case you are not familiar with Boca: The beach house is a 3/2, one king and two queen beds, also an inflatable mattress for an extra guest. The kitchen has granite counters and stainless appliances. There is a screened porch overlooking the private pool area, we have access to the beach across the street on Little Gasparilla Pass. We love to go just around the corner to the best beach, there is a Publix just off the island, we always stock up on our way as the island grocery stores are much more expensive...great for a few items, but a lot for a full kitchen! There is a small grocery store at the north end of the island that carries most everything that you forget off the island. There is also a store downtown Boca Grande, they have wonderful meats. We like to buy our fish at the Fishery market, just off the island adjacent to the restaurant by the same name. If you turn right when leaving the island you will pass it, Pulix is to the left. After thinking of cooking too much I have to tell you that we have fabulous restaurants on the island. Our favorites are: Patrick's Thai, The Temptation (must have the crab dip) , PJ's Sea Grill (beans and rice with any fish dish), South Beach (on the beach at the south end of the island...must go for sunset! Grouper basket), The Loose Caboose: grouper wrap with black beans. Ice cream at the Pink Pony, pizza from Three Sisters...for a fancy dinner...The Gasparilla Inn or The Pink Elephant (make reservations now!) The Bush family visits this time of year and stay at the Gasparilla Inn, it's fun to see all of the hub bub involved on our sleepy little island! Dress is casual everywhere except those two restaurants where gentlemen need a jacket and shirt with collar. Boca Grande was founded by the DuPont family because their ships would dock there to fill up with fertilizer from the area...then the fishing industry developed. Because they owned most of it, they controlled it. We have very few condo complexes and no chains on island. It looks just like it did in 1950, so charming! It's beautiful old Florida at it's best. There are the best beaches anywhere, because you'll be there during busy season, I would go to the beaches near the house. It's the best shelling and great for nice walks. It won't be busy even during high season. There are fun shops to snoop around and an old light house to visit on the south end, don't miss it, a lovely museum. You can also rent a boat at the little marina if you are interested in exploring by water! The Gasparilla Inn has a delightful salon and spa if you are in need of pampering. Our end of the island will be an escape from the busy downtown this time of year! It's fun to go down and nice to go back where it's quiet and private. http://www.bocagrandechamber.com/ Some people laugh because we have more churches than bars, I think that there are four churches and three bars, but that might not still be true! The local paper is: http://www.bocabeacon.com/ We are also the Tarpon fishing capital of the world! You might catch Tarpon fever, you'll have to come back in June, July, August to catch a tarpon! It's the most exciting fishing that I have ever seen and the fish jump out of the water frequently! You will have a lovely time, it's such a special and beautiful place! If there is anything that you will need, please let me know!